Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction

Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction
2021
★★★★☆ 7.5/10
⏱️ 113 min
📅 Released
🌐 JA
Drama
Hayami Teruya is a dedicated salaryman who does a workman like job as the chief editor for a magazine. He has personal charm, get along with both the publisher and subordinates and runs the ship well. Chatting with his direct boss he picks up a certain vibe. Did he misunderstand that the magazine is doomed and will be terminated? If so, he is not going down without a fight. He will fight to make it through and keep his, and the others', jobs.

Cast

Yo Oizumi
Yo Oizumi
Teruya Hayami
Mayu Matsuoka
Mayu Matsuoka
Megumi Takano
Koichi Sato
Koichi Sato
Tomatsu
Hio Miyazawa
Hio Miyazawa
Sei Yazawa
Elaiza Ikeda
Elaiza Ikeda
Saki Joshima
Takumi Saitoh
Takumi Saitoh
Hajime Gunji

User Reviews

Alunauwie
★ 10/10
September 29, 2025
Film Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction, adapted from Takeshi Shiota’s novel Damashie no Kiba, delivers an unexpectedly gripping narrative filled with clever twists and well-built conflict. The film’s strength lies in its solid acting, cohesive storytelling, and excellent use of music and cinematography, making every scene meaningful. Despite its long runtime, the film keeps viewers fully engaged with its suspenseful plot and seamless pacing. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Crew

Director
Daihachi Yoshida
Writer
Ichiro Kusuno, Daihachi Yoshida
Producer
Shigeaki Yoshida, Fumitsugu Ikeda, Shuhei Akita

Production

KADOKAWA, Shochiku, Shochiku Studio, Aeon Entertainment, dentsu, AMUSE, The Asahi Shimbun, CREATIVE OFFICE CUE, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, Shochiku Broadcasting

Keywords

editor-in-chiefmagazinesalarymanjapanese drama