The Potentials

The Potentials

2026

Teruichi Tsuchiya, 42, is a perpetual assistant to a master manga artist. He feels uneasy about his junior colleague who has debuted as a manga artist, his estranged wife who is a popular voice actress, and for some reason, he is constantly at odds with his daughter, who lives with him and is preparing for her high school entrance exams. Just as a 17-year-old manga series comes to an end, a new manga project comes along. Joining him are Yuki Shioda, a 29-year-old editor who is aware of his lack of passion for his work, and Potato Yamada, a headstrong 40-year-old rookie assistant. What future awaits him after taking this step…?

Directed by Shôichi Morimoto · Written by Shôichi Morimoto

In theaters Oct 30, 2026

Cast

Go Morita Teruichi Tsuchiya
Aoi Morikawa Yuki Shioda
Yuri Kawakami Potato Yamada
Hiroshi Abe Akira Baba
Marika Matsumoto Rika Tsuchiya
Tetsuya Takeda Haru Yoshizumi
Hayase Ikoi Hikari Tsuchiya

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