{"id":31135,"date":"2026-08-07T18:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/?p=31135"},"modified":"2026-08-13T12:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T03:05:16","slug":"%e6%98%a0%e7%94%bb%e3%80%8e%e5%b9%b3%e8%a1%8c%e3%81%a8%e5%9e%82%e7%9b%b4%e3%80%8f%e6%96%b0%e3%81%9f%e3%81%aa%e6%9c%ac%e7%b7%a8%e6%98%a0%e5%83%8f%e3%81%8c%e8%a7%a3%e7%a6%81%e3%81%95%e3%82%8c%e3%81%be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/en\/31135\/","title":{"rendered":"New footage from the movie *Parallel and Vertical* has been released. The film opens nationwide on Friday, August 28."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07162248\/0807_%E5%B8%8C%E5%A0%B4%E9%9D%A2%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>New footage from the movie *Parallel and Vertical* (opening Friday, August 28), in which NON co-stars with Shota Yasuda, has been released.<\/p>\n<p>Daiki (Shota Yasuda), who has left the group home to live independently, lives by his own set of rules.<br \/>\nFor Daiki and his younger sister Nozomi (NON), their weekly dinner gathering at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday is a cherished tradition they\u2019ve built up over time as a matter of course.<br \/>\nDaiki, who becomes restless if the appointed time is even one minute late, keeps sending Nozomi message after message whenever she\u2019s running late.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07163842\/0807_%E5%A4%A7%E8%B2%B4%E5%A0%B4%E9%9D%A2%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The newly released footage shows Nozomi, who has just received a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Masaya (played by Sora Ishima), confiding in Daiki that she wants him to come with her to meet Masaya\u2019s parents in Tokyo to share the news.<\/p>\n<p>The scene delicately captures the moment when small changes begin to creep into the siblings\u2019 everyday lives\u2014from Nozomi, who notices Daiki\u2019s habit of touching his cheek when he\u2019s happy and can\u2019t help but smile, to Daiki, whose heart wavers as he struggles to come to terms with this sudden request.<\/p>\n<p>The film *Parallel and Perpendicular* opens nationwide on Friday, August 28.<br \/>\nBe sure to catch it in theaters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"videowrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eBolx4b2w2Y?si=oXtyQRDl4UhniTwY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0Costume Exhibition to Be Held at \u201cSakai Rish\u014d no Mori\u201d in Sakai City, the Film\u2019s Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A collaborative event with the film *Parallel and Vertical* will be held at \u201cSakai Rish\u014d no Mori,\u201d a cultural and tourism facility in Sakai City, Osaka, which served as the film\u2019s setting.<br \/>\nIn addition to an exhibition of the costumes worn by Daiki (played by Sh\u014dta Yasuda) and Nozomi (played by NON) in the film, life-size photo panels and scene panels will also be on display.<\/p>\n<p>Dates: August 11 (Tue, Holiday) \u2013 September 30 (Wed)<br \/>\nLocation: Sakai Rish\u014d no Mori, Free Zone<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0Official Website for the Movie \u201cParallel and Vertical\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toei-video.co.jp\/heikoutosuichoku\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.toei-video.co.jp\/heikoutosuichoku\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Overview of the Film \u201cParallel and Perpendicular\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/13185638\/heikou_honposter-723x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&lt;Story&gt;<br \/>\nDaiki, who has autism spectrum disorder, and his younger sister Nozomi, who has supported her brother since they were children. The siblings lost their mother at a young age and, keeping their distance from their father\u2014who tended to neglect them\u2014have been doing their best to get by on their own.<\/p>\n<p>Daiki hardly speaks and his facial expressions rarely change. Having moved out of a group home to live on his own with the goal of becoming independent, Daiki follows his own set of rules. He is so meticulous and particular that he arranges everything in parallel and perpendicular lines, carefully aligning even the tableware on his desk. His weekly dinner with Nozomi is always at 7:00 p.m. sharp. If it\u2019s even one minute late, he becomes restless.<\/p>\n<p>Nozomi, who works as a counselor, has received a marriage proposal from her boyfriend. Though she harbors a hint of anxiety, she decides to travel to Tokyo with her brother to meet her fianc\u00e9\u2019s parents...<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04104912\/%E5%A0%B4%E9%9D%A2%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Four stills featuring NON as Nozomi from the movie *Parallel and Vertical* (opening Friday, August 28), in which she co-stars with Shota Yasuda, have been released.<\/p>\n<p>Nozomi is a woman who works as a counselor while supporting her older brother, Daiki (played by Shota Yasuda), who is on the autism spectrum.<\/p>\n<p>Every Wednesday, the siblings gather for a meal featuring Daiki\u2019s home-cooked dishes\u2014a time that is irreplaceable for them. However, Nozomi\u2019s life reaches a major turning point when her boyfriend, Masaya (played by Sora Ishima), proposes to her.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04105040\/%E5%A0%B4%E9%9D%A2%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F03-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The newly released stills capture moments such as Nozomi wearing a gentle smile as she looks toward the future with hope; her focusing on her work while keeping an eye on Daiki; the siblings sharing a meal and exchanging words in their daily lives; and her gaze as she tries to fully understand her brother\u2019s anxieties.<\/p>\n<p>These photos convey Nozomi\u2019s conflicting emotions\u2014her deep affection for her brother and her desire to live her own life\u2014as she struggles to find a balance between the two.<\/p>\n<p>The film *Parallel and Vertical* will be released nationwide on Friday, August 28, 2026.<br \/>\nWe hope you\u2019ll go see it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Official Website for the Film *Parallel and Vertical*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toei-video.co.jp\/heikoutosuichoku\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.toei-video.co.jp\/heikoutosuichoku\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04105121\/%E5%A0%B4%E9%9D%A2%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F04-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04104958\/%E5%A0%B4%E9%9D%A2%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F02-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n\u25a0 Overview of the Film \u201cParallel and Perpendicular\u201d<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/13185638\/heikou_honposter-723x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&lt;Story&gt;<br \/>\nDaiki, who has autism spectrum disorder, and his younger sister Nozomi, who has supported her brother since they were children. The siblings lost their mother at a young age and, keeping their distance from their father\u2014who tended to neglect them\u2014have been doing their best to get by on their own.<\/p>\n<p>Daiki hardly speaks and his facial expressions rarely change. Having moved out of a group home to live on his own with the goal of becoming independent, Daiki follows his own set of rules. He is so meticulous and particular that he arranges everything in parallel and perpendicular lines, carefully aligning even the tableware on his desk. His weekly dinner with Nozomi is always at 7:00 p.m. sharp. If it\u2019s even one minute late, he becomes restless.<\/p>\n<p>Nozomi, who works as a counselor, has received a marriage proposal from her boyfriend. Though she harbors a hint of anxiety, she decides to travel to Tokyo with her brother to meet her fianc\u00e9\u2019s parents...<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&lt;Cast &amp; Crew&gt;<\/strong><br \/>\nShota Yasuda, NON<br \/>\nKuu Ishima, Tomohiro Takayama, Mizuki Tanimura, Tenkyu Fukuda, Makoto Ashikawa, Saori, Maki Kubota<br \/>\nSora Kawano, Koki Takada, Nagi Muto, Hideyo Hayashi \/ Misuzu Kamino, Daikichi Sugawara<\/p>\n<p>Director: Shotaro Kobayashi<br \/>\nOriginal Story &amp; Screenplay: Umi Yamano<br \/>\nMusic: Harumi Tomiki<br \/>\nTheme Song: Uki featuring Shota Yasuda \u201cLet\u2019s Talk\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Planning: Shota Yasuda; Planning &amp; Production: Gen Sato<\/p>\n<p>Producers: Hideaki Kashizaki, Shingo Takeshita<br \/>\nDirector of Photography: Ryo Otsuka<br \/>\nLighting: Isamu Fujii;<br \/>\nArt Director: Fumiaki Suzaka<br \/>\nSound Recording: Kosuke Saijo<br \/>\nScript Supervisor: Emi Kawano<\/p>\n<p>Editor: Ryuji Miyajima; Stylist: Shinobu Yamazaki<br \/>\nHair and Makeup: Yu Yamai<br \/>\nAssistant Director: Manabu Kigawa<br \/>\nProduction Manager: Morihiro Tsuchida<br \/>\nCasting: Naoya Ito<\/p>\n<p>Publicity Producer: Kyoko Maruyama<br \/>\nASD Consultants: Masatsugu Tsujii, Yoko Iba, Akinori Ukai<\/p>\n<p>Produced by: \u201cParallel and Vertical\u201d Production Committee<br \/>\n(Toei Video, Asmik Ace, Media Pulpo, Chukyo TV, TV Osaka, Storm Labels, Lawson, Toei CM)<\/p>\n<p>Special Cooperation: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture; Research Cooperation: Sakuranbo Classroom, NPO Aspe-Elde no Kai, NPO PDD Support Center Green Forest<\/p>\n<p>Supported by: Japan Developmental Disabilities Network,<br \/>\nJapan Autism Society; Production Company: Central Arts; Production Manager &amp; Distributor: Toei Video<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New footage from the movie *Parallel and Vertical* (opening Friday, August 28), in which NON co-stars with Shota Yasuda, has been released. Daiki (Shota Yasuda), who has left the group home to live independently, lives by his own set of rules. For Daiki and his younger sister Nozomi (NON), their weekly dinner gathering at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday is a cherished tradition they\u2019ve built up over time as a matter of course. Daiki, who becomes restless if the appointed time is even one minute late, keeps sending Nozomi message after message whenever she\u2019s running late. The newly released footage shows Nozomi, who has just received a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Masaya (played by Sora Ishima), confiding in Daiki that she wants him to come with her to meet Masaya\u2019s parents in Tokyo to share the news. The scene delicately captures the moment when small changes begin to creep into the siblings\u2019 everyday lives\u2014from Nozomi, who notices Daiki\u2019s habit of touching his cheek when he\u2019s happy and can\u2019t help but smile, to Daiki, whose heart wavers as he struggles to come to terms with this sudden request. The film *Parallel and Perpendicular* opens nationwide on Friday, August 28. Be sure to catch it in theaters. &nbsp; \u25a0Costume Exhibition to Be Held at \u201cSakai Rish\u014d no Mori\u201d in Sakai City, the Film\u2019s Setting A collaborative event with the film *Parallel and Vertical* will be held at \u201cSakai Rish\u014d no Mori,\u201d a cultural and tourism facility in Sakai City, Osaka, which served as the film\u2019s setting. In addition to an exhibition of the costumes worn by Daiki (played by Sh\u014dta Yasuda) and Nozomi (played by NON) in the film, life-size photo panels and scene panels will also be on display. Dates: August 11 (Tue, Holiday) \u2013 September 30 (Wed) Location: Sakai Rish\u014d [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":31082,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/?p=31081","footnotes":""},"categories":[8,17],"tags":[992,1040],"class_list":["post-31135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actress","category-movie","tag-992","tag-1040","en-US"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31135"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31135\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31136,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31135\/revisions\/31136"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31135"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31135"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}