Demekin (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Demekin is an action, adventure and romance film directed by Yoshitaka Yamaguchi, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. As a child, Masaki Sata was teased and bullied because of his appearance and called “Demekin” (popeyed goldfish). He decided to fight back and eventually became unbeatable in fights. His red hair also became a trademark. Masaki Sata and his buddy Atsunari then spent their days fighting and riding motorcycles. After middle school, Masaki Sata went on to high school and Atsunari begins to work at a ramen restaurant. One day, Atsunari comes up with the idea of starting a motorcycle gang with Masaki Sata. What awaits for them are enemies.
Who’s in it. Demekin stars Kentaro Ito as Masaki Sata, Kentaro Ito as Masaki Sata, Yuki Yamada as Atsunari and Rion Takahashi as Makatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Demekin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demekin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demekin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demekin (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Demekin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Demekin worth watching?
- Demekin holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demekin?
- Demekin stars Kentaro Ito, Kentaro Ito, Yuki Yamada, Rion Takahashi and Taketo Tanaka.
- When was Demekin released?
- Demekin was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.