Asahinagu (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2017, Asahinagu is a drama film directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Asahi Tojima (Nanase Nishino) is a first grade high school student. She is small and weak physically. Asahi Tojima decides to change herself. She enrolls in the naginata (Japanese blade) club at her school. She works hard with the other club members and targets the national competition.
Who’s in it. Asahinagu stars Nanase Nishino as Tojima Asahi, Reika Sakurai as Yosomura Shoko, Sayuri Matsumura as Konno Sakura and Mai Shiraishi as Miyaji Maharu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Asahinagu has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asahinagu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asahinagu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asahinagu (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Asahinagu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Asahinagu worth watching?
- Asahinagu holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Asahinagu?
- Asahinagu stars Nanase Nishino, Reika Sakurai, Sayuri Matsumura, Mai Shiraishi and Marika Ito.
- When was Asahinagu released?
- Asahinagu was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.