Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie 2016
In *Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie* (2016), directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama, a high school athlete named Saburo stumbles through time into Japan's turbulent Sengoku era of 1549.
Director: Hiroaki Matsuyama
Cast
Shun Oguri
Saburo / Nobunaga Oda
Ko Shibasaki
Kicho
Osamu Mukai
Tsuneoki Ikeda
Takayuki Yamada
Denjiro Tahara
Kiko Mizuhara
Ichi
Taisuke Fujigaya
Inuchiyo Maeda
Gaku Hamada
Ieyasu Tokugawa
Arata Furuta
Hisahide Matsunaga
Yusuke Sugiyama
Natsuka Ogawa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie* (2016) about?
The film follows Saburo, a sports-loving teen who accidentally travels back to Japan's Sengoku period. There, he impersonates the weak but ambitious warlord Nobunaga Oda, using his modern instincts to unite a divided country while grappling with the weight of history.
Who directed *Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie*?
Hiroaki Matsuyama directed the film, bringing a dynamic mix of genres to this historical-time-travel adventure.
Who stars in *Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie*?
The film features Shun Oguri as the dual lead, alongside Ko Shibasaki, Osamu Mukai, Takayuki Yamada, and Kiko Mizuhara in pivotal roles.
Is *Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie* (2016) worth watching?
If you enjoy time-travel stories with a historical twist, this film delivers humor, action, and a fresh take on Japan's unification saga. While IMDb ratings are unlisted, its unique premise and genre-blending approach make it a compelling watch for fans of Japanese cinema.
How long is *Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie*?
The runtime is 126 minutes, offering plenty of time for Saburo's journey from slacker to strategist.
About Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie (2016) — Time-Traveling Samurai with a Modern Twist
In *Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie* (2016), directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama, a high school athlete named Saburo stumbles through time into Japan's turbulent Sengoku era of 1549. There, he encounters a fateful twist: Nobunaga Oda, the region's weak-willed warlord, looks eerily like him. With Nobunaga's blessing, Saburo steps into the role of the historic figure, swapping sports prowess for political strategy as he navigates alliances, battles, and the daunting task of unifying a fractured nation.
Matsuyama blends action, comedy, and sci-fi into a visually rich adventure where anachronistic energy clashes with feudal intrigue. Shun Oguri stars as Saburo/Nobunaga, leading a cast that balances humor and high stakes. The film's tone swings from playful to intense, mirroring the chaos of war and the absurdity of a modern teen holding the fate of history in his hands.
