"Battle Royale," the groundbreaking 2000 film that sparked a social phenomenon, is set to return to theaters nationwide for a limited two-week revival from April 4 (distributed by FilmarksFilmarks with cooperation from Toei).

Celebrating 25 Years of "Battle Royale": A Death Game Classic

Directed by legendary filmmaker Kinji Fukasaku and adapted from Koushun Takami's 1999 novel, "Battle Royale" ignited intense media debate due to its controversial content upon release. Considered a pioneering and definitive work in the now-popular death game genre, the film retains a powerful legacy.

In "Battle Royale," one randomly selected middle school class out of 43,000 nationwide is forced into a brutal competition under the new educational reform act known as the "BR Act." Equipped with a variety of deadly weapons and explosive collars set to detonate upon rule violations, 42 students battle relentlessly for survival on a secluded island over three bloody, chaotic days.

Starring acclaimed actors such as Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Taro Yamamoto, Chiaki Kuriyama, Kou Shibasaki, and Masanobu Ando, the film also features Takeshi Kitano delivering an unforgettable performance as the class's enigmatic teacher, Kitano.

Source : ORICON NEWS