The Memory Eraser (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2020, The Memory Eraser is a drama and romance film directed by Yuichiro Hirakawa, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryoichi Yoshimori is a university student. His girlfriend, Kyoko Sawada is a few years older but the pair don’t care as they are deeply in love. After Ryoichi proposes to Kyoko, she suddenly disappears. Several days later, Kyoko re-emerges but claims to have no memory of him. With the help of a classmate/lawyer Chiaki Takaharu and his childhood friend Maki Kawai, Ryoichi attempts to unravel the mystery that may be related to the rumours of a memory erasing individual known as Kiokuya.
Who’s in it. The Memory Eraser stars Ryosuke Yamada as Ryoichi Yoshimori, Kyoko Yoshine as Maki Kawai, Misako Renbutsu as Kyoko Sawada and Rika Izumi as Nanami Ando, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Memory Eraser has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Memory Eraser page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Memory Eraser tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Memory Eraser (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Memory Eraser change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Memory Eraser worth watching?
- The Memory Eraser holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Memory Eraser?
- The Memory Eraser stars Ryosuke Yamada, Kyoko Yoshine, Misako Renbutsu, Rika Izumi and Kuranosuke Sasaki.
- When was The Memory Eraser released?
- The Memory Eraser was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
