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Movie: The Brain Man (English & literal title)
Romaji: No Otoko
Japanese: 脳男
Director: Tomoyuki Takimoto
Writer: Urio Shudo (novel), Izuru Narushima, Katsuhiko Manabe
Producer: Ryouki Hironao, Yoichi Arishige
Cinematographer: Toyomichi Kurita
Release Date: February 9, 2013
Runtime: 125 min.
Genre: Action / Mystery / Sci-Fi
Distributor: Toho
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

In a small town in Japan, a series of seemingly random explosion cases occur. Ichiro Suzuki knowns as "Brain Man" is fingered as an accomplice. Midorikawa works on the explosion case.

The mysterious man known as "Brain Man" has outstanding memory, high intelligence and a perfect body, but doesn't seem to have human emotions. Neurosurgeon Mariko Washiya (Yasuko Matsuyuki), who has her own personal trauma, believes that human nature is fundamentally good and tries to save criminals. She then becomes interested in Brain Man and works to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Detective Chaya (Yosuke Eguchi) tracks down Brain Man.

Notes

Based on novel "No Otoko" (literally "Brain Man") by Urio Shudo. Novel is the winner of the 46th Edogawa Rampo Award.

Cast



Toma Ikuta	Yasuko Matsuyuki	Yosuke Eguchi	Fumi Nikaido	Rina Ohta
Ichiro Suzuki	Mariko Washiya	Detective Chaya	Noriko Midorikawa	Yuria Mizusawa



Kensuke Owada	Shota Sometani	Ken Mitsuishi	Masahiro Komoto	Yukiyoshi Ozawa
Hirono	Shimura	Yutaka Kuroda	Karami	Ino



Renji Ishibashi	Isao Natsuyagi
Aizawa	Noriyuki Irisu

Additional Cast Members:

Kai Kobayashi - Ichiro Suzuki (child)

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2013 (17th) Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival - July 18-28, 2013 - World Fantastic Cinema *Korean Premiere
2014 (30th) Imagine: Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival - April 9-18, 2014

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Kaorniteri Sep 11 2014 2:00 pm >> Hi everyone, I really loved the classical music at the begining of the movie. Can someone tell me what it is... <<

Gregorio Allegri "Miserere" You have good music taste 8))

Kaorniteri Sep 11 2014 1:56 pm >> Hi everyone, I really loved the classical music at the begining of the movie. Can someone tell me what it is...<<

Gregorio Allegri "Miserere" You have good music taste... 8))

Chii Jun 27 2014 4:26 am still can't believe he's Ikuta Toma soooooo gorgeous love this movie

adlin Dec 13 2013 7:38 am wow! ichiro <3 I wanna be like him :P

momoko Dec 07 2013 11:44 pm awesome....awesome...awesome!!!!!!! love you ichiro!!!!

masaki82 Dec 03 2013 4:56 am Just watched the film at the Japanese film fest and Toma-kun did a great job! Sure it's not my cup of tea but it was a interesting movie: )

kakkou Nov 09 2013 7:26 am is there a chance that they will make a part 2?

Ange Oct 14 2013 3:25 am Hi everyone, I really loved the classical music at the begining of the movie. Can someone tell me what it is because I couldn't read the credits in japanese at the end of the movie. Thnak you so much !

Asoka Oct 05 2013 7:21 pm İt was amazing. İ loved this movie.

Karon Oct 05 2013 11:02 am Aizzt at last, done watching this movie.. its worth my wait for this. Toma-kun soo great . I love his facial expression. I never thought he can act like this. woah great movie. nice one Toma-kun!! You're the man! Can't wait to watch his new movie Mogura no Uta

Fan Oct 03 2013 1:54 pm Ahh! A Deathnote like movie... the combination of Light Yagami and "L" in one character! haha amazing!

Angel Jul 01 2013 8:01 pm Kyaaaahhh!! Omg!!! I wanna watch it ~ssu!!!!..I hope it's available with English subs!!!! <3333333

Gab-chan Jun 03 2013 1:29 pm Arrrgghhh.. Can't wait to see it. CAN'T. WAIT.

tensai420 May 03 2013 11:34 am two of my favourite actors here !!! itl be interesting to see toma in villain role.......cant wait !!!

BlueHachi Mar 30 2013 7:50 am Hi. New movie with my favourite japanese actor, I can't wait. Does anyone know when the movie will be available in Europe?

B Mar 20 2013 11:28 pm I heard that Nikaido san was fainted on set of this movie.

ainzbj Feb 21 2013 3:04 am i wanna watch i wanna watch i wanna watch

A n Jan 09 2013 7:08 am kyaaa cant wait to see u tomachan :* good trailer (y)

camvan Nov 08 2012 10:21 pm kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Tomachan you are so hot... cant wait to see it..love u.. Fighting

MsGB Oct 30 2012 2:25 am Wow, Toma Ikuta a bad guy(?)!!!!! It doesn't even matter, I'm down!!!!

toma_sis Oct 27 2012 12:32 am must watch!!!! Good Trailer ^^

Liza★ Oct 18 2012 1:10 am This movie looks awesome, looking forward to watch it!

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