The highly anticipated full trailer and main visual for Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional (Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai: Zange-shitsu), set to premiere on May 23, has been released. This live-action adaptation, based on Hirohiko Araki’s popular JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure spinoff, brings one of the series’ most compelling episodes to life through a spectacular full-location shoot in Venice.

Rohan’s Venetian Mystery Unfolds

The story follows the enigmatic manga artist Kishibe Rohan (played by Issei Takahashi), who wields the supernatural ability Heaven’s Door—allowing him to read and rewrite people’s memories. In the newly revealed main visual, Rohan stands before the majestic Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, staring intently into the distance. The ominous tagline reads: "The greatest happiness brings the greatest despair." The darkened sky above the basilica foreshadows the eerie events awaiting Rohan, intensifying the sense of suspense.

Teaser Trailer

A Sinister Confession and a Deadly Curse

The full trailer opens with Rohan navigating the shadowy streets of Venice, burdened by an ominous presence. While visiting a church, he enters a confessional booth, only to hear a masked man’s chilling confession. The man (Shunsuke Daito) recounts a past tragedy—accidentally killing a homeless man (Shigeyuki Totsugi)—and the curse that followed.

"At the peak of your happiness, I will make you suffer a despair greater than mine."

As a result of the vagrant’s lingering grudge, the man finds himself trapped in a paradox—every moment of happiness he experiences is a prelude to a looming disaster. Meanwhile, Rohan crosses paths with Maria (Tina Tamashiro), a mysterious and beautiful mask artisan, and Tamiya (Arata Iura), a suspicious figure who seems to shadow Rohan’s every move. Through these fateful encounters, Rohan realizes that even he is not immune to the so-called "curse of happiness." But who is the masked confessor? And what terrifying truth will Rohan uncover when his insatiable curiosity compels him to open the forbidden door?

A Suspenseful Tale of Curses Spanning Time and Space

Blending the original manga’s narrative with exclusive film-only elements, this suspenseful tale explores a curse that transcends time and space. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Venice, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional delivers a visually stunning cinematic experience unique to the series. Audiences can also look forward to hearing Rohan speak Heaven’s Door in Italian.

In Japan, the advance theater ticket design features one of the two teaser visuals recently revealed—Rohan seated in the priest’s chair within the confessional booth. His piercing gaze peeks through the partially closed door, creating a striking and powerful image. Buyers will also receive a special-edition postcard featuring an enigmatic visual: Rohan, hidden under a deep hood, set against a striking red background—perfectly encapsulating the film’s mysterious atmosphere.

Source : ORICON NEWS