Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Days (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Days is a documentary film directed by Takao Omori, running about 59 minutes.

What it’s about. Ryuichi Sakamoto shocked the world with his techno music as a member of YMO and continued to capture the hearts of many with his unique music. In his diary in his final years, he wrote about the anguish of his life fighting the disease, thinking, "It's a death sentence" and "Should I choose euthanasia?" and "Music may be the only way to stay sane," and "Music to leave behind, music to leave behind." His true feelings were engraved, including words that made him think deeply—his interaction with unknown members of YMO and the unreleased song that ended up touching his heart.

Who’s in it. Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Days stars Ryuichi Sakamoto and Min Tanaka as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Days sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Days page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Days tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.