Asian Beat: I Love Nippon
1991, Japanese. Directed by Daisuke Tengan.
Commentary: The first work in the "Asian Beat" series, in which young directors from six Asian countries, including Japan, compete to create the same protagonist (Masatoshi Nagase). The main character "TOKIO" becomes involved in various incidents when he meets Banana, a Filipino girl who is a terrorist and holds top-secret information that will shake Japan. This work depicts the appearance of TOKIO and his escape from Japan.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 31 August 1991
- Original title
- アジアン・ビート アイ・ラブ・ニッポン
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Daisuke Tengan
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Asian Beat: I Love Nippon: quick answers
What comes after Asian Beat: I Love Nippon?
Next in the series: Asian Beat: Love from Temasek (1991), Asian Beat: Powder Road (1991), and Asian Beat: Sunrise in Kampung (1991).
Is Asian Beat: I Love Nippon worth watching?
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How long is Asian Beat: I Love Nippon?
Asian Beat: I Love Nippon runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Asian Beat: I Love Nippon have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Asian Beat: I Love Nippon on?
Asian Beat: I Love Nippon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 August 1991. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Asian Beat: I Love Nippon?
If you liked Asian Beat: I Love Nippon, try The Case of Hana & Alice, City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes, Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital.
Who directed Asian Beat: I Love Nippon?
Asian Beat: I Love Nippon (1991) was directed by Daisuke Tengan and stars Masatoshi Nagase, Ruby Moreno, Haruko Wanibuchi.