YouTube Sensation "That Retro" Suspense Latest Work! "Tomochika Suspense Theater II" Special Screening with Tomochika in Attendance Decided!

© "Tomochika Suspense Theater II" Production Committee YouTube "Film-est TV" to be released July 17, 9 PM

Humax Cinemas Ikebukuro, operated by Humax Entertainment, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Michio Akimoto), has decided to hold a special screening with an audio commentary for "Tomochika Suspense Theater II: The "Hatsuyuki" Sleeper Train Murder Case."

In addition to Tomochika and director Koki Nishii, co-stars Shigeyuki Nakamura, Masaruya, and Naomi Matsui are scheduled to appear at the screening event at Humax Cinemas Ikebukuro. This event will be a special time to enjoy the world of the film together with the audience, featuring commentary on the highlights of the work and behind-the-scenes stories.

Please enjoy it at Humax Cinemas Ikebukuro.

Date

July 21 (Tue) 7:00 PM - (Doors open 6:30 PM / Expected end 9:15 PM)

Price

4,000 yen

Performers

Tomochika, Shigeyuki Nakamura, Masaruya, Naomi Matsui, Koki Nishii (Director)

*Schedule and titles are approximate and omitted.

Event Contents

- Screening of "Tomochika Suspense Theater II: The "Hatsuyuki" Sleeper Train Murder Case"

- Talk session and Q&A with guests

- Photo session

Audience Gift

Original sticker (1 type planned)

Venue

Humax Cinemas Ikebukuro, Cinema 1

Ticket Sales

July 1 (Wed) 6:00 PM -

Sales begin on Humax Cinemas Ikebukuro Online Ticketing July 2 (Thu) from theater opening time -

Sales begin at the Humax Cinemas Ikebukuro ticket counter

*If sold out online, tickets will not be available at the theater box office. Thank you for your understanding.

Online tickets available here

*Please note that event details may be changed or canceled without notice due to unforeseen circumstances on the day.

Thoughts on "Noto" Behind the Production of the Work and the Special Screening Event

The previous work, "Tomochika Suspense Theater I," surpassed 4.98 million views on YouTube (as of the end of June 2026). It significantly contributed to regional revitalization, with a surge in fans visiting Ehime Prefecture, the filming location, for "pilgrimages," and a doubling of sales for "local products" introduced in the drama. As a result, it received the "Special Jury Award" at the 15th "Location Japan Grand Prize," an unprecedented achievement for recognizing the excitement of filming locations and the works themselves.

After careful consideration of what initiatives "Tomochika Suspense Theater," which can bring bright news and smiles to filming locations, could offer at this time, the decision was made to set the latest work in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Filming took place from April of this year with the warm cooperation of the people of Nanao City.

This special screening event was initiated in Nanao as a way to express gratitude to the people of Nanao and Noto who supported the filming, and with the hope that "the buzz surrounding this work can contribute even a little to the recovery efforts." Furthermore, a portion of the proceeds from the special screening events in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya will be donated as relief funds for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Work Information

Title: Tomochika Suspense Theater II: The "Hatsuyuki" Sleeper Train Murder Case

Release: July 17, 2026 (Fri) 9:00 PM (The release date is the first official announcement of this release in this press release.)

YouTube "Film-est TV"

https://www.youtube.com/@Film-est_TV

Cast: Tomochika, Daisuke Shiba (Moguraider)

Takeyuki Yui, Naomi Nishida, NANA (MAX), Masaruya, Megumi Uchida, Ryuta Higashi (Arinkurin),

Shigeyuki Nakamura, Naomi Matsui, and others

Planning: Tomochika

Production: Tomochika, Film-est TV

Screenplay: Chirei Maeda

Director: Koki Nishii (Film-est TV)

Production: "Tomochika Suspense Theater II" Production Committee

Synopsis

Travel writer Kyoko Mayuzumi (played by Tomochika), along with her partner and cameraman Shigeru Okuno (played by Daisuke Shiba), boards the sleeper train "Hatsuyuki" for a travel reporting assignment. The "Hatsuyuki" departs from Tokyo Station at exactly 8:00 PM and heads for Kanazawa Station. It is also known as the "Vacation Train" as it passes through Gero Onsen and Hida Takayama. Among the passengers is a group of seven men and women enjoying a "reunion tour." However, the passengers encounter an unexpected incident along the way. To solve the mystery, Kyoko and her companions head to Wakura Onsen in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, their destination, along with the tour participants!

Company Profile

Humax Entertainment, Inc.

Location: Tokyo Opera City Tower 22F, 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Representative: Michio Akimoto, President and Representative Director Business Activities: Theater Business / Live House Business / Amusement Business / Media Business / Post-Production Business URL: https://humax-ent.co.jp/