The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan

The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan

2018 · 127 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Shoji Segawa was a quiet and inconspicuous boy, but, for the first time, he is recognized by people after winning the National Middle School Shogi Tournament. At the age of 26, his dream of becoming a professional shogi player collapses due to an age restriction. After he quits playing shogi, he becomes desperate. With the support of his peers, including Yuya Suzuki, and his love of shogi, Shoji Segawa begins to play shogi again. A miracle happens to him.

Directed by Toshiaki Toyoda · Written by Toshiaki Toyoda

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Ryuhei Matsuda Shoji Segawa
Yojiro Noda Yuya Suzuki
Kento Nagayama Kazumasa Shindo
Shota Sometani Kohei Murata
Kiyohiko Shibukawa Takashi Yamakawa
Ryusuke Komakine Ryoichi Hatanaka
Hirofumi Arai Masaru Kiyomata
Taichi Saotome Daisuke Kato
Satoshi Tsumabuki Wataru Fuyuno
Takako Matsu Yoshiko Kashimasawa
Issey Ogata Kazuo Kudo
Kaoru Kobayashi Mamoru Fujita

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