Special preview screening of "License Return!?" to be held in Sendai on May 18th and Tokyo on 26th [Hochi Shimbun]

Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Tsuyoshi Hasegawa), which publishes "Sports Hochi," will hold special preview screenings of the movie "License Return!?" on May 18th (Monday) at Denryoku Hall in Sendai and on May 26th (Tuesday) at Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo. We are inviting 800 people to the Sendai venue and 800 people to the Tokyo venue for these screenings. Click here to apply for the preview screening Movie star Hiroshi Nanjo (Hiroshi Tachi), who is recognized by himself and others, was facing the biggest crisis of his life at the age of 70. The trigger was a motorcycle accident involving rival actor Ryudo Uzaki, who co-starred with Nanjo in his early hit movie "Harley Rider," which was Nanjo's origin. Nanjo's comments caused a misunderstanding, and it was misinterpreted as "Star actor Hiroshi Nanjo (70) voluntarily surrenders his license." If this continues, he won't be able to drive his beloved Ferrari! He won't be able to make action movies! Contrary to Nanjo's worries, his agency president Miyake (Kotaro Yoshida) and manager Kawana (Nanase Nishino) persuade Nanjo to surrender his license on this occasion! Just then, an offer for a government public relations license surrender commercial and a Hollywood movie comes in! He cannot surrender his license yet until he fulfills his ally's wish and his promise to his beloved wife! Nanjo, who heads to Tohoku to find Ozaki's son Ryo (Shoya Kurokawa), heads to the memorable straight road of "Harley Rider" to fulfill his promise to his beloved wife... Cast: Hiroshi Tachi Nanase Nishino, Shoya Kurokawa Yoko Minamino, Jinpachi Nezu / Mao Daichi / MEGUMI, Miki Maya Kotaro Yoshida, Ryudo Uzaki Director: Hayato Kawai Distributor: Toei Release Date: June 19, 2026 (Friday) National Release Production: 2026 "License Return!?" Production Committee Name: 115th Sports Hochi Special Preview Screening Organizer: Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd. Sponsor: Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo Head Office Tohoku Bureau, Miyagi Television, Fukushima Minyu Shimbun Special Sponsor: Kamei Sponsor: Shakko Rental Sales Co., Ltd. Cooperation: Miyagi Yomiuri Kai, Miyagi Yomiuri IS Date: May 18, 2026 (Monday) Venue: Denryoku Hall (3-7-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City) Time: 18:00 Doors open 18:30 Screening starts Number of people: 800 【Please note】 〇Please read the precautions listed in the application form carefully before applying. 〇We cannot answer individual inquiries regarding winning. 【Application Deadline】 May 6, 2026 (Wednesday) 23:59 If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. Winning will be notified by winning notification email. Name: Hochi Film Award Special Preview Screening Organizer: Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd. Special Sponsor: Dydo Drinco Co., Ltd., Shakko Rental Sales Co., Ltd. Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) Venue: Japan Education Center Hitotsubashi Hall Time: 18:00 Doors open 18:30 Screening starts Number of people: 800 【Please note】 〇Please read the precautions listed in the application form carefully before applying. 〇We cannot answer individual inquiries regarding winning. 【Application Deadline】 May 18, 2026 (Monday) 23:59 If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. Winning will be notified by winning notification email or by sending a preview invitation. 【Important Information】 ※If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. ※Winners will receive an email with information on how to issue a two-dimensional barcode to the email address provided at the time of application. When entering, please display the two-dimensional barcode on your smartphone or print it out and present it. ※Winning rights are not transferable. Only the winner themselves can enter. ※You may be asked to present identification for identity verification. ※Due to circumstances, notification may be replaced by sending a traditional preview invitation. 【Inquiries regarding the release】 Email: pr1872@hochi.co.jp