GACHI-BAN: CHRONICLE 2014
Returning to his shuttered high school, rebellious student Monji and his defiant peers refuse to accept their school's collapse.
Director: Takashi Motoki
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GACHI-BAN: CHRONICLE (2014) about?
After his school shuts down, Monji teams up with his disillusioned classmates to fight back against an online ranking system that pits schools against each other. Their mission: reclaim their reputation by any means necessary.
Who directed GACHI-BAN: CHRONICLE?
Takashi Motoki directs this gritty exploration of youth rebellion and power dynamics.
Who stars in GACHI-BAN: CHRONICLE?
The film stars Masataka Kubota as Monji, alongside Atsushi Arai, Kazuma Sano, Ini Kusano, and Wataru Ichinose in key roles.
Is GACHI-BAN: CHRONICLE (2014) worth watching?
As a compact, high-energy drama, it's a raw dive into themes of identity and defiance. While not widely rated, its niche appeal and intense atmosphere may resonate with fans of Japanese rebellious youth films.
How long is GACHI-BAN: CHRONICLE?
The film runs for 75 minutes.
About GACHI-BAN: CHRONICLE (2014) — The underground school hierarchy war explodes in this raw rebellion drama
Returning to his shuttered high school, rebellious student Monji and his defiant peers refuse to accept their school's collapse. Fueling their defiance is a clandestine online ranking system—"Fuckbook"—that rates schools by raw power and influence, exposing a brutal hierarchy that pits institutions against each other.
Directed by Takashi Motoki and clocking in at just 75 minutes, *GACHI-BAN: CHRONICLE (2014)* dives headfirst into a neon-soaked underworld of teenage rebellion and institutional decay. With a pulse-pounding energy that mirrors the tension of a school on the brink, this gritty drama explores themes of identity, defiance, and the desperate need to prove oneself in a world that's already written you off. The cast—led by Masataka Kubota and joined by Atsushi Arai and Wataru Ichinose—delivers raw, electric performances that crackle with youthful rage and determination.
It's a snapshot of a moment when honor is measured in fists and followers, and the digital battlefield becomes as real as the schoolyard.