【Stellar Additional Cast Revealed】 Starring Takashi Naito: The Theatrical Version of "Traveler Medical Examiner Shusaku Michiba" – A "Mature Travel Suspense" film where encounters, mysteries, and human emotions intersect, brought to life by a talented cast.

The popular BS Nippon TV original two-hour suspense series "Reiwa Suspense Theater," which has aired six installments since its debut in December 2023, is being adapted into a feature film! The story follows Shusaku Michiba, a retired Metropolitan Police Department medical examiner who travels across Japan with his late wife's notebook in hand, closing in on the truth behind various cases. The theatrical version, "Traveler Medical Examiner Shusaku Michiba," is scheduled for nationwide release on Friday, June 12, 2026, at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters. We are pleased to announce the cast for the first-ever film adaptation, the theatrical version of "Traveler Medical Examiner Shusaku Michiba"!!! This announcement introduces the people Michiba meets on his travels and the key figures holding the secrets to the case. This talented cast adds depth and tension to the story, elevating it beyond a simple travel suspense into a drama where "human emotions" intersect. Ten super-star cast members have gathered, including Michiko Hada, Kotaro Satomi, and Akira Emoto! Junko Sakurai, Hiromasa Taguchi, Yasufumi Hayashi, Ken Ishiguro, Takashi Nikaido (Kis-My-Ft2), Tomochika, and Gin Maeda are also joining the cast!! —What is happening to the "Traveler Medical Examiner"? In Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture—the setting for this film—the traveling medical examiner Michiba meets a group of friends who love haiku. As members of this "Five Friends" group, talented actors including Michiko Hada, Junko Sakurai, Hiromasa Taguchi, and Yasufumi Hayashi come together to depict a rich tapestry of human relationships amidst peaceful times. The key to the case lies in an unsolved mystery from 20 years ago. Akira Emoto plays a former detective who was the only one to harbor suspicions at the time, and his long-buried memories begin to connect to the present. When the quietly accumulating past and the present intersect, an unexpected truth emerges. Furthermore, the police side features a distinguished lineup including Kotaro Satomi and Ken Ishiguro, adding a sense of gravitas and tension to the work. Takashi Nikaido plays a young forensic expert who admires Michiba and faces the case with sincerity, bringing a fresh breeze to the story. Additionally, characters played by Tomochika, Gin Maeda, and others add warmth and realism rooted in the local area. Encounters connected by haiku, words that remain in the heart, and an unsettling feeling that won't go away—. It is a story that quietly approaches the truth while empathizing with human emotions. All eyes are on this new world of the "Traveler Medical Examiner," woven by a magnificent cast. ■ Title: Theatrical Version "Traveler Medical Examiner Shusaku Michiba" ■ Release Date: Friday, June 12, 2026, at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and nationwide ■ Cast: Takashi Naito, Michiko Hada, Junko Sakurai, Hiromasa Taguchi, Yasufumi Hayashi, Takashi Nikaido (Kis-My-Ft2), Tomochika, Toshimasa Komatsu, Norimasa Fuke / Kotaro Satomi (Special Appearance), Takuzo Kadono (Friendly Appearance) / Gin Maeda, Ken Ishiguro, Akira Emoto ■ Screenplay: Masaki Fukasawa / Naoya Sugishita ■ Director: Ryosuke Kanisaki ■ Music: Taro Makido ■ Production Management: BS Nippon TV / Union Eiga ■ Distribution: NAKACHIKA ■ Official Website: michibasyuusaku-movie.jp/ ■ Official X: michiba_movie / Official Instagram: michiba_movie ■ Copyright: ©2026 Theatrical Version "Traveler Medical Examiner Shusaku Michiba" Production Committee Friday, June 12, 2026: Nationwide release at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters.