Asakusa Kid (2021)

Other name: 浅草キッド, Asakusa Kiddo

Description:

Asakusa Kid transports audiences to 1965, where a young Takeshi Kitano makes the bold decision to leave university and dive into the world of performance at the famed Asakusa France Za theater. There, he embarks on an intense apprenticeship under the guidance of Senzaburo Fukami, a legendary entertainer. Fukami instills in Takeshi the profound philosophy that an entertainer's mindset must be present not only on stage but in every facet of daily life.

Surrounded by a diverse group of talented and unique fellow apprentices, Takeshi relentlessly pursues his dream of becoming a performer. Despite the era's shift, with television drawing audiences away from live theater, Takeshi spends his formative youthful days immersed in this vibrant, challenging environment. He learns invaluable lessons from Senzaburo Fukami and forges strong bonds with his peers, all while dedicating himself to the demanding craft of entertainment.

Producer: Netflix

Director: Gekidan Hitori [劇団ひとり]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Novel