Minami Hamabe and Ren Meguro to Co-Star in Film 'Hodonaku, Owakare desu,' Set for February 6, 2026 Release with Teaser Visual Unveiled

The release date for the film 'Hodonaku, Owakare desu,' co-starring Minami Hamabe and Ren Meguro (Snow Man), has been set for Friday, February 6, 2026. The highly anticipated teaser visual has also been unveiled. Teaser flyers began appearing sequentially in cinemas nationwide today, already drawing fervent anticipation from fans.

The film explores the universal theme of 'farewell to loved ones,' depicting the story of two funeral planners striving to create the perfect 'milestone ceremony.' Minami Hamabe plays Misora Shimizu, a new funeral planner, while Ren Meguro takes on the role of her partner.

The unveiled teaser visual features a fantastical design based on red and black, symbolizing the film's worldview, with the striking image of the two characters standing amidst dancing dandelion fluff. On social media, comments like "Red x Black, so cool!" and "Teaser visual is the best!" have emerged, drawing attention to its beauty.

The director is Takahiro Miki, known for works like 'The Last 10 Years.' Seiji Kameda, who has worked with artists such as Mr.Children and Tokyo Jihen, is in charge of the music. Mari Okada, known for 'We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,' will write the screenplay. Expectations are rising for this assembly of a stellar creative team.

Official SNS accounts (Instagram, TikTok) for the film have been opened, and the official website has been renewed. Additionally, a campaign encouraging reviews of the original novel 'Hodonaku, Owakare desu' (by Amane Nagatsuki) is underway, providing opportunities to deepen interest in the work even before its release.

Numerous comments from fans, such as "Too excited," "Definitely going to watch it," and "Can't wait to see it," have poured in. Fans can also be seen eagerly searching for flyers at movie theaters. As the release approaches next year, significant attention is expected for future information releases.

The context

This article announces a major new Japanese film starring two highly popular young talents. Minami Hamabe is a prominent young actress known for her roles in various successful films and TV dramas, including 'Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai' (Let Me Eat Your Pancreas) and 'The Promised Neverland.' Ren Meguro is a member of the hugely popular male idol group Snow Man, and has also established himself as a successful actor in recent years, appearing in dramas like 'Silent.' The film's creative team also includes highly acclaimed figures: Takahiro Miki is a celebrated director known for emotional and romantic dramas like 'The Last 10 Years,' which was a major box office hit. Seiji Kameda is a renowned music producer and bassist who has worked with some of Japan's biggest artists, including Mr.Children. Mari Okada is a prolific and award-winning screenwriter, particularly acclaimed for her work on romantic and dramatic films such as 'We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.' The combination of these popular actors and a celebrated creative team makes this film a highly anticipated release in Japan.