Tonkatsu DJ Age-Taro (2020)

Other name: とんかつdjアゲ太郎, とんかつディージェイアゲたろう, Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro

Description:

The film "Tonkatsu DJ Age-Taro" centers on Agetaro Katsumata, a young man in Shibuya, Tokyo, whose family operates a beloved tonkatsu pork cutlet restaurant. Though expected to one day take over the family business, Agetaro finds himself discontent, performing uninspiring daily chores like cabbage preparation and food deliveries. His world changes during a delivery run to a bustling nightclub, where he witnesses the captivating power of DJing. Agetaro is instantly drawn to the art form, remarkably noticing a deep connection between the meticulous craft of making perfect tonkatsu and the dynamic skill of music mixing. This revelation sparks a transformative decision: Agetaro chooses to forge his own path and become a "Tonkatsu DJ," aiming to fuse his family's culinary legacy with his passion for music.

Director: Ninomiya Ken [二宮健]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Comedy; Musical