The Secret Battlefield

The Secret Battlefield

開戦前夜
2026Drama, War2h 18m7.4
In April 1941, months before the Pacific War begins, Japan’s brightest young elites, bureaucrats, military officers,…
Directed by Yuya Ishii 31 Jul 2026 · Shrawan 15, 2083 BS Japan

Storyline

In April 1941, months before the Pacific War begins, Japan’s brightest young elites, bureaucrats, military officers, and civilians, are secretly assembled at the Total War Research Institute. Tasked with simulating a conflict against the United States, they confront harsh realities through intense analysis.

Facts

  • Release date31 July 2026Shrawan 15, 2083 BS
  • Runtime2h 18m
  • GenresDrama, War
  • DirectorYuya Ishii
  • WritersYuya Ishii
  • MusicTaro Iwashiro
  • LanguageJapanese
  • ProductionPony Canyon, Tokyo Theatres Company, NHK Enterprises, RIKI PROJECT
  • CountryJapan

Keywords

based on novel or bookworld war iibased on true storypacific warhistorical fictionjapanese armysocial pressureshōwa era (1926-89)political dramamilitary strategy

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