The Calamari Wrestler (2004)
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
Director: Minoru Kawasaki
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Osamu Nishimura as The Calamari Wrestler |
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Akira Nogami as The Octopus Wrestler |
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Miho Shiraishi as Sister |
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Nobuo Kameko as |
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Yoshihiro Takayama as Himself |
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Matthew Saliba as Himself |
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Kana Ishida as |
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Hiroyuki Taniguchi as mantis shrimp boxer |
| Directing | Minoru Kawasaki | Director |
| Writing | Masakazu Migita | Writer |
| Writing | Minoru Kawasaki | Writer |
| Production | Shuntaro Kanai | Producer |