To commemorate the release of the movie 'Mirai' (directed by Takahisa Zeze), which opens on Friday, May 8, a super luxurious three-way discussion featuring the original author Kanae Minato, and cast members Yuina Kuroshima and Keiko Kitagawa was held. Distribution began today, April 26 (Sunday), at 12:00 PM on Futabasha's literary comprehensive website 'COLORFUL' Podcast. A digest video capturing these precious moments has also been released.

A Discussion Where the 'Resolve' of Three People Resonates, Centered on the Movie 'Mirai'

Kanae Minato, who has produced numerous bestsellers and whose latest work 'Akeboshi' (Futabasha) was nominated for the 2026 Bookseller's Award, consistently remains at the forefront of mystery literature. Her debut 10th-anniversary novel 'Mirai,' praised as the most challenging and poignant mystery in her career, is finally being released to the world as a film directed by Takahisa Zeze.

This discussion brings together Yuina Kuroshima, who played the role of a teacher supporting Shoko, a character tossed about by harsh fate, Keiko Kitagawa, who played Shoko's mother, and Kanae Minato, the creator of the story.

The discussion will delve into behind-the-scenes stories that can only be heard here, such as 'the shock of reading the original work,' 'feelings experienced on set,' and 'the hope embedded in the story.'

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Video Distribution (Digest): Now available on YouTube

Trial Reading of the Original Work Also Starts on 'COLORFUL' from Friday, April 24!

Prior to the movie's release, a trial reading of the original novel 'Mirai' has been made available on 'COLORFUL' since April 24. Please enjoy 'Mirai' as experienced through text and 'Mirai' as felt through film. Click here for trial reading: https://colorful.futabanet.jp/articles/-/6422

'Kanae Minato Backlist Fair' & 'Special Wide Movie Visual Wrap-around Band' Deployment at Bookstores Nationwide!

In conjunction with the movie's release, limited-design wide wrap-around bands featuring movie stills, including Yuina Kuroshima and Keiko Kitagawa, will adorn bookstores nationwide. Simultaneously, a fair for Kanae Minato's backlist titles is being held, along with a lavish prize campaign. Don't miss the chance to win movie merchandise and signed items by purchasing eligible books! Click here for details: https://colorful.futabanet.jp/articles/-/6238

[Kanae Minato Futabasha Official Website] https://fr.futabasha.co.jp/special/minatokanae/

[Movie Information] Movie 'Mirai' Release Date: Friday, May 8, 2026, nationwide release Director: Takahisa Zeze Screenplay: Ryota Kato Executive Producers: Tokyo Theatres, U-NEXT Distributor: Tokyo Theatres Planning/Production Company: Shochiku Studio Cast: Yuina Kuroshima, Nanami Yamasaki, Ryota Bando, Kanata Hosoda, Hana Kondo, Tori Matsuzaka, Keiko Kitagawa ©2026 Movie 'Mirai' Production Committee ©Kanae Minato/Futabasha Official HP: mirai-movie.jp Official SNS: X (formerly Twitter) / Instagram

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