
Release Date
Original Release
June 4, 2005
1h 55m
Beat Kids (2005)
Overview
A new student ,Eiji is forced into playing the drums for the school band by his classmate, Nanao. From the first moment he holds a drumstick in his hands, the rhythm inside Eiji is awakened and he soon becomes captive to its sonic boom. The obsessive and demanding Nanao is soon swayed by Eiji's bright character and natural kindness. Under Nanao's leadership, the band starts making waves in local competitions. Despite their success, can they survive the pressures of school, relationships, and their dreams? In Beat Kids, Director Toshi Shioya weaves a passionate rock and roll coming of age story about a teenager who uses music to turn growing pains into something extraordinary.
Director
Toshi Shioya
Department: Acting
Cast

Saki Aibu
Nanao
Hiroki Furukawa
Shige
Nobuyoshi Ichimichi
Genta
Kenta Kiritani
Oda

Etsushi Toyokawa
Unknown
Goro Maeda
Unknown

Madoka Matsuda
Unknown

Taiyo Sugiura
Unknown

Tatsumi Natsuko
Unknown

Toshinori Kondo
Unknown