Hinotama: Ball of Fire

Name: Hinotama: Ball of Fire
Director: Takenoshin Yaza
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-10-10
Cast: Riku Onishi, Koe Odani, Himena Irei, Mari Kusu, Tomomitsu Adachi

2026 · 112 min · Drama

As his parents' marriage fractures and eventually collapses into divorce, high schooler Takeshi becomes increasingly obsessed with hunting for a mysterious 'ball of fire' rumored by a childhood friend. Using this quest to escape the quiet turmoil at home, Takeshi leaves his younger brother to shoulder the family's emotional weight without realizing it.

Directed by Takenoshin Yaza · Written by Takenoshin Yaza

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Riku Onishi
Koe Odani
Himena Irei
Mari Kusu
Tomomitsu Adachi

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