Black Showman Movie (2025): Release Date, Cast, Story, Photos, Trailer & Everything You Need to Know

Black Showman Trailer, Teaser & Videos
Black Showman Movie Details
Based on | Novel by Keigo Higashino |
Original title | ブラック・ショーマン |
Also Known As | Black Showman and the Murder in an Obscure Town , Burakku Shouman , Burakku Shouman to Namonaki Machi no Satsujin |
Country | Japan |
Language | Japanese |
Genres | Thriller, Mystery |
Release date | September 12, 2025 |
Running time | TBA |
Age rating | TBA |
Starring | Masaharu Fukuyama, Kasumi Arimura |
Directed by | Akira Tanaka |
Written by | Keigo Higashino (novel), Natsu Hashimoto |
Produced by | TBA |
Cinematography by | TBA |
Edited by | TBA |
Music by | TBA |
Production Company | TBA |
Distributor | Toho |
About Black Showman Movie
The upcoming Japanese film Black Showman (Japanese title: ブラック・ショーマン) is a mystery drama based on the 2020 novel by acclaimed author Keigo Higashino. The film is scheduled for release in Japan on September 12, 2025.
The film is based on Keigo Higashino’s 2020 novel Black Showman and the Murder in an Obscure Town, which has sold over 780,000 copies in Japan and has been translated into multiple languages.
Directed by Akira Tanaka and written by Keigo Higashino (novel) and Natsu Hashimoto. This film marks the first on-screen collaboration between Fukuyama and Arimura. Fukuyama, known for his role in the Galileo series, reunites with author Keigo Higashino in this project.
Black Showman Cast & Characters
- Masaharu Fukuyama as Takeshi Kamio
- Kasumi Arimura as Mayo Kamio
Black Showman Storyline (Plot)
Former middle school teacher Eiichi Kamio is murdered by an unknown person. His daughter is Mayo Kamio (Kasumi Arimura). She is scheduled to get married in two months, but returns to her hometown because of her father’s death. Their hometown used to be a vibrant area with tourists, but not so much after the coronavirus outbreak.
Mayo Kamio wants to know the truth behind her father’s death. He was loved and respected by his students, so why was he murdered? At this time, her uncle Takeshi Kamio (Masaharu Fukuyama) appears in font of her. He used to be a magician and was famous in Las Vegas. He tries to solve his brother Eiichi Kamio’s murder case with his niece Mayo Kamio.
Black Showman Movie Release Date
Black Showman is schedule for theatrical release on September 12, 2025 in Japan.
Black Showman – Where to Watch and Stream
The film will have an exclusive theatrical run before becoming available on streaming platforms.
Black Showman Movie Box Office Collection
Opening Day | TBA |
Domestic Collection | TBA |
International Collection | TBA |
Worldwide Collection | TBA |
Black Showman Movie FAQs
Who is the director of Black Showman movie?
Black Showman is directed by Akira Tanaka.
Who is the writer of Black Showman movie?
Black Showman is written by Keigo Higashino (novel) and Natsu Hashimoto
Who are the lead actors in Black Showman movie?
Masaharu Fukuyama and Kasumi Arimura is a lead roles in Black Showman Japanese film.
When will the Black Showman be released?
Black Showman will be theatrical release in Japan on September 12, 2025.
Where to watch Black Showman movie?
Black Showman is schedule for theatrical release in Japan.
Where to watch Black Showman movie online?
Black Showman film will have an exclusive theatrical run before becoming available on streaming platforms.
Is Black Showman based on a true story?
Based on novel “Black Showman and the Murder in an Obscure Town” (“Black Showman to Namonaki Machi no Satsujin”) by Keigo Higashino.
Is there a trailer for the Black Showman?
Black Showman has released a teaser on YouTube, you can also watch a trailer it above.