The Tatami Time Machine Blues (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film

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Released in 2022, The Tatami Time Machine Blues is a comedy, drama and animation film directed by Shingo Natsume, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. It is August 12th. After the remote control to his boarding house's only air conditioning unit is inadvertently destroyed by spilled cola, "I" devises a plan to return to yesterday in a time machine to recover the remote before it breaks. However, his prankster friend Ozu cannot resist playing with past events, even if it means bringing the universe to the brink of destruction. Now "I" finds himself racing through time to avoid disaster.

Who’s in it. The Tatami Time Machine Blues stars Shintaro Asanuma as 'I' (Watashi) (voice), Hiroyuki Yoshino as Ozu (voice), Kazuya Nakai as Master Higuchi (voice) and Maaya Sakamoto as Akashi (voice), among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tatami Time Machine Blues page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Tatami Time Machine Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Tatami Time Machine Blues (2022)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tatami Time Machine Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Tatami Time Machine Blues?
The Tatami Time Machine Blues stars Shintaro Asanuma, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Kazuya Nakai, Maaya Sakamoto and Junichi Suwabe.
When was The Tatami Time Machine Blues released?
The Tatami Time Machine Blues was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.