Japan Release: 2025
Running Time: 127 minutes

Black Showman

ブラック・ショーマン
[Burakku Shoman]

Former Las Vegas magician Takeshi Kamio returns to his hometown, where he helps his niece Mayo investigate the murder of her father, Eiichi, a respected teacher. As they dig deeper, they uncover hidden secrets involving Eiichi's former students and Mayo's old classmates, many of whom have gathered for a reunion. Set in a remote town recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, they work to unravel the mystery behind the case...

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Background and Trivia

• Following its Japanese theatrical run, it was made available for in-flight viewing worldwide under the international English title of Black Showman. This title is also used for the English webpage listed for the production on the Fuji TV website.
• Based on the novel Black Showman and the Murder in the Nameless Town (ブラック・ショーマンと名もなき町の殺人 - Burakku Shoman to na mo naki Machi no Satsujin) by Keigo Higashino. This would end up being the first entry in what would become the Black Showman series.
• In the movie, the town where the story takes place goes unmentioned. In terms of filming locations, Nakatsugawa City, Gujo City and Toyota City were used. Mentioned in the online production notes.