
Kiriko's Baton: YELL
Seen it?2026 | 128 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Years after graduating from high school, music journalist Shō Kitamura is assigned to write about his former teacher, Kiriko Harada, a legendary choir instructor known for inspiring troubled students with her remarkable conducting and unwavering belief in them. But Kiriko has retired and mysteriously disappeared. As Shō reunites with former choir classmates and retraces their memories of their beloved teacher, he begins to uncover the story behind her disappearance and the profound impact she had on their lives. Inspired by Ikimonogakari’s hit song “YELL,” Echoes of Kiriko is a heartfelt drama about music, friendship, hope, and the enduring bond between a teacher and her students.
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by 脚本
- Kyoka Suzuki原田貴理子
- Taiyu Fujiwara北村翔
- Manami Igashira西川花蓮
- Momoko Tanabe南野葵
- Kyoko Koizumi横澤恵美