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Under Ninja x Creepy Nuts: Special Movie for Addictive Theme Song "Doppelgänger" Released

A special movie featuring scenes from the upcoming film Under Ninja, starring Kento Yamazaki, and the theme song "Doppelgänger" by Creepy Nuts, has been released. The highly anticipated film debuts on January 24, the same day the song will be available for streaming.

"Doppelgänger," characterized by its infectious tempo and lyrics that echo the movie’s themes, has already captivated audiences despite only partial releases of the track. The full song will also be included in Creepy Nuts’ upcoming album LEGION, set to release on February 5.


Under Ninja x Creepy Nuts: Special movie featuring the theme song "Doppelgänger."

Under Ninja x Creepy Nuts: Special movie featuring the theme song "Doppelgänger." (C) Kengo Hanazawa/Kodansha (C) 2025 "Under Ninja" Production Committee


A Glimpse Into the World of Under Ninja

The special movie begins with Kuro (played by Kento Yamazaki) donning the translucent "Marishiten" hoodie for the first time. Accompanied by an eerie laugh and a pulsating bassline, the video delivers a barrage of intense ninja action and introduces a variety of unique characters.

Set to Creepy Nuts' addictive track, the scenes showcase cutting-edge ninja tools, including advanced swords, taser guns, and scatter shurikens. Toward the end of the video, mysterious stone statues and a mechanical doll-like figure appear, hinting at deeper layers of the story.


A Star-Studded Adaptation of a Modern Ninja Tale

Based on Kengo Hanazawa’s manga serialized in Weekly Young Magazine (Kodansha), Under Ninja explores the secret lives of ninjas in modern society. Kento Yamazaki stars as Kurou Kumogakure, a low-ranking member of the ninja organization "NIN," who is tasked with a significant mission.

The cast also features:
Minami Hamabe as Ayaka Noguchi, a high school student caught in the ninja conflicts.
Shotaro Mamiya as Kato, an elite ninja in the organization.
Mai Shiraishi as a skilled kunoichi posing as a literary editor.
Additional cast includes Chihiro Yamamoto, Ryuya Miyase, Ryotaro Sakaguchi, Shinobu Hasegawa, Haruka Kinami, Tsuyoshi Muro, Amane Okayama, Mitsuru Hirata, and Jiro Sato.
Directed and written by Yuichi Fukuda, the film blends action, humor, and intrigue, promising an exciting reinterpretation of the ninja genre.



Source : ORICON NEWS

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