Asakusa Kid
2021, Japanese. Directed by Gekidan Hitori.
I'm a comedian, you fool!
Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Where to watch Asakusa Kid
Asakusa Kid is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 December 2021
- Original title
- 浅草キッド
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Gekidan Hitori
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What Asakusa Kid is based on
Asakusa Kid is based on Asakusa Kid, a 1988 novel by Takeshi Kitano.
Novel · 1988
Asakusa Kid
By Takeshi Kitano
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Asakusa Kid: quick answers
Is Asakusa Kid worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Asakusa Kid?
Asakusa Kid runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Asakusa Kid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Asakusa Kid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Asakusa Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Asakusa Kid yet.
Which OTT platform is Asakusa Kid on?
Asakusa Kid is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Asakusa Kid?
If you liked Asakusa Kid, try Spark, Kikujiro, Nobody Knows.
Who directed Asakusa Kid?
Asakusa Kid (2021) was directed by Gekidan Hitori and stars Yuya Yagira, Yo Oizumi, Mugi Kadowaki.
What is Asakusa Kid based on?
Asakusa Kid is based on Asakusa Kid, a 1988 novel by Takeshi Kitano.