Monday Morning Maybe

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The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan

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2018 | 127 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for anyone who likes knowing it really happened and readers who like to compare the book and the screen version. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Shoji Segawa was a quiet and inconspicuous boy, but, for the first time, he is recognized by people after winning the National Middle School Shogi Tournament. At the age of 26, his dream of becoming a professional shogi player collapses due to an age restriction. After he quits playing shogi, he becomes desperate. With the support of his peers, including Yuya Suzuki, and his love of shogi, Shoji Segawa begins to play shogi again. A miracle happens to him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Toshiaki Toyoda

  • Ryuhei MatsudaShoji Segawa
  • Yojiro NodaYuya Suzuki
  • Kento NagayamaKazumasa Shindo
  • Shota SometaniKohei Murata
  • Kiyohiko ShibukawaTakashi Yamakawa
  • Ryusuke KomakineRyoichi Hatanaka
  • Hirofumi AraiMasaru Kiyomata
  • Taichi SaotomeDaisuke Kato
  • Satoshi TsumabukiWataru Fuyuno
  • Takako MatsuYoshiko Kashimasawa