Asakusa Kid
2002, Japanese. Directed by Makoto Shinozaki.
After dropping out of college, "Takeshi" jumps into the Asakusa France Theater and begins his training as a comedian. His teacher, Senzaburo Fukami, Masayoshi Inoue, who also trains at the French Theater and aspires to be a writer, and other good-natured dancers... This heartwarming and moving drama set in Asakusa vividly depicts the process of "Takeshi's" self-discovery through interaction with his delightful friends.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 26 April 2002
- Original title
- 浅草キッドの「浅草キッド」
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Dankan
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What Asakusa Kid is based on
Asakusa Kid is based on a true story.
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Asakusa Kid runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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Which OTT platform is Asakusa Kid on?
Asakusa Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 2002. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Asakusa Kid?
If you liked Asakusa Kid, try Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, My Dinner with Hervé, Girl in the Box.
Who directed Asakusa Kid?
Asakusa Kid (2002) was directed by Makoto Shinozaki and stars Hakase Suidobashi, Sujitarô Tamabukuro, Saburo Ishikura.
What is Asakusa Kid based on?
Asakusa Kid is based on a true story.