The film 'Specials' features assassins training for a dance competition while planning an assassination, blending action and comedy.
February/17/2026 12:06
The completely original work 'Specials' by Eiji Uchida, who is the original concept, script, and director of 'Midnight Swan'. This film features Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man) in his first solo leading role, alongside a luxurious and unique cast including Kippei Shiina, Yuta from NCT, Sho Aoyagi, and Hitoshi Ozawa. 'A hitman dances!?' An unprecedented 'shocking dance action entertainment' will be released nationwide on March 6 (Friday). The story unfolds with 'lonely professional hitmen' of different ages and personalities, who form a team aiming to participate in a dance competition where the eccentric boss of the underworld, Honjo-kai, is sure to appear, plotting an assassination. The legendary former hitman Dia (Daisuke Sakuma), who works as a kind assistant at a children's care facility, Kumajiro (Kippei Shiina), the number two of the Kazama group who brought the hitmen together for the mission, the cool hitman Kiryu (Yuta), the hot-tempered but deeply emotional hitman Shin (Sho Aoyagi), and the former martial artist Murasame (Hitoshi Ozawa), who has fallen from grace, gather together, each carrying their own thoughts as they take on the mission. The recently released part shows a tense scene where three hitmen, filled with killing intent, gather and face each other, which is hard to believe will lead to them uniting to perform a dance later. Under Kumajiro's command, Kiryu and Shin, who have made names for themselves as freelance hitmen and are essentially business rivals, quickly point their guns at each other in a tense moment. The legendary former hitman Dia, with silver hair and a scar on his left cheek, appears, declaring, 'I have retired from killing...' and immediately, a fierce gunfight erupts among the three. As Shin skillfully uses two handguns, and Dia and Kiryu engage in close-range gun action, the moment they all pause, wondering who will pull the trigger next... Suddenly, the sound of Matsumoto Iyo's 'Sentimental Journey' echoes through the ruins. The atmosphere changes completely with this Showa-era idol song ringing from Kumajiro's smartphone, foreshadowing the 'struggles with dance' that await the hitmen. Additionally, it has been revealed that comedian and film director Hiroshi Shinagawa (Shinagawa Shouji) participated in the filming. Shinagawa has a relationship with director Eiji Uchida, having appeared in Uchida's works like 'Goodbye to Selling Bodies' and the short film 'Share House'. In the recently released making photos, Shinagawa is seen seriously directing the cast as a film creator. Attention is also drawn to the action scenes he personally shot in this film. Recently, it was announced that the film will be released in theaters in South Korea (from March 13) and in Taiwan (from April 2). The film will also be screened in the long feature competition section of the 46th Porto International Film Festival (February 27 - March 8) and as the closing film at the Chicago APUC Asian Popup Film Festival (March 20 - April 12). The 'Specials' whirlwind is gaining momentum as it approaches its release in Japan. ■ Work Overview 'Specials' Release: March 6, 2026 (Friday) Original Concept, Script, Director: Eiji Uchida Cast: Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man), Kippei Shiina, Yuta Nakamoto (NCT), Sho Aoyagi, Hitoshi Ozawa, Haruka, Aki Maeda, Yuzuki Hirakawa, Kenichi Yajima, Naomasa Rokuhei, Renji Ishibashi Choreography: Akane Music: Yohei Kobayashi Theme Song: Snow Man 'Odorouze!' (MENT RECORDING) Production Management: HIAN Distribution: Avex Film Labels Copyright: (C) 2026 'Specials' Film Partners <Synopsis> The legendary hitman Dia and others, gathered for having 'dance experience!?' aim to assassinate the eccentric boss of the underworld, who always attends the dance competition, by forming a team to participate in the contest. However, they are complete novices and start attending dance classes, causing problems and getting expelled. A dance girl from Dia's children's care facility, Akari, extends a helping hand, and the initially discordant hitmen gradually awaken to the charm of dance, eventually becoming a special team of five. They grow in dance and ignite their passion for the dance competition, ready to take on the assassination mission... ■ Related Site 'Specials' Official Site
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