Beasts Clutching at Straws
Original title: 藁にもすがる獣たち
“100 Million Yen Battle Royale”
Overview
Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (藁にもすがる獣たち / Beasts Clutching at Straws) is a 2026 Japanese neo-noir crime suspense thriller directed by Hideo Jojo and written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Based on Keisuke Sone's 2011 novel, the film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, distributed by Toei. The story centers on a lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune. The ensemble cast stars Oji Suzuka, Hiroki Narimiya, Nana Mori, MEGUMI, and Jun Fubuki.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Hideo Jojo
- Writers
- Hideo Jojo, Yasuko Kobayashi, Keisuke Sone
- Producers
- Kenichi Wasano, YOSHI, Itaru Maruyama
- Production
- Toei Films, Toei Company, Toei Tokyo
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Who directed Beasts Clutching at Straws?
Beasts Clutching at Straws was directed by Hideo Jojo.
When was Beasts Clutching at Straws released?
Beasts Clutching at Straws was released in 2026.
