Baby Assassins 2021
"They're too young for this s#!t."
Director Yugo Sakamoto delivers a razor-sharp blend of high school drama and lethal action in *Baby Assassins (2021)*.
Director: Yugo Sakamoto
Cast
Akari Takaishi
Chisato Sugimoto
Saori Izawa
Mahiro Fukagawa
Mone Akitani
Himari Hamaoka
Yasukaze Motomiya
Ippei Hamaoka
Satoshi Uekiya
Kazuki Hamaoka
Nagiko Tsuji
Nagiko
Masanori Mimoto
Watabe
Yukina Fukushima
Himeko
Takashi Nishina
Owner of Japanese Sweets Shop
Tsubasa Tobinaga
Susano
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baby Assassins (2021) about?
Two elite teenage assassins, just weeks from graduating, are forced to share a room by their criminal organization. When the yakuza target them for termination, the girls must put aside their rivalry and combine their skills to survive. It's a brutal coming-of-age story where homework and hit contracts collide.
Who directed Baby Assassins?
Yugo Sakamoto helmed *Baby Assassins*, bringing a fresh, genre-blending vision to this audacious action-comedy.
Who stars in Baby Assassins?
The film stars Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa as the deadly duo, alongside Mone Akitani, Yasukaze Motomiya, and Satoshi Uekiya in key supporting roles.
Is Baby Assassins (2021) worth watching?
With its unpredictable mix of action, comedy, and teen drama, *Baby Assassins* is a risky but rewarding watch. The chemistry between the leads and Sakamoto's bold direction make it a standout for fans of offbeat thrillers, even if the IMDb rating is unrated. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's undeniably entertaining.
How long is Baby Assassins?
The film runs for 95 minutes, delivering a tight, high-octane story that never overstays its welcome.
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About Baby Assassins (2021) — A high school assassination comedy with deadly consequences
Director Yugo Sakamoto delivers a razor-sharp blend of high school drama and lethal action in *Baby Assassins (2021)*. Two elite teenage assassins on the verge of graduation are forced to share a room by their shadowy organization, turning their fragile professional relationship into outright hostility. But when the yakuza turn their sights on the girls, they must abandon grudges and combine their deadly skills to stay alive. This darkly comedic thriller explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the blurred line between adolescence and adulthood, wrapped in a neon-lit world where high school uniforms hide assassin credentials. Expect lightning-fast fight choreography, biting sarcasm, and a coming-of-age story flipped on its head.
*Baby Assassins* blends genres with chaotic energy, balancing over-the-top action set pieces against moments of genuine teen angst. Sakamoto's direction keeps the tone unpredictable, shifting from hilarious to harrowing in a heartbeat, while the lead performances by Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa crackle with chemistry—whether they're trading insults or throwing knives. The film's concise 95-minute runtime keeps the adrenaline pumping, making it a standout entry for fans of genre-bending cinema that refuses to play by the rules.
