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‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Trailer Brings the Boom!

Shinji Higuchi’s remake of Toei’s 1975 tokusatsu classic is inbound!

On March 4th, 2025, Netflix released a new trailer for the upcoming Bullet Train Explosion full of plenty of highly suspenseful thrills and action, starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Conductor Takaichi, who must get to the bottom of the hijacking of a train that is set to get blown sky-high if it travels below 100 km/h. For more details on this film, we covered them previously on Kaiju United.

Fun Fact: Those familiar with Higuchi’s filmography may recall this same music track being used in the trailer for Attack on Titan (2015).

Additionally, Netflix unveiled an official poster for the film, as well as details on the main cast!

Translation: The suspenseful teaser art of Hayabusa 60 and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi has been released!

“Keep running”

The extreme tension of knowing that if it stops it will explode.

Made possible with the special cooperation of JR East, the spectacular visuals combine realistic images with the latest VFX to create a spectacular visual 🚅💥

Alongside Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as the lead, the film will star:

  • Kanata Hosada (Dragon Zakura, Almost a Miracle) as Conductor Fujii
  • Rena Nonen (Confessions, The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn) as Driver Matsumoto
  • Jun Kaname (Kamen Rider Agito, Kingdom) as Todoroki
  • Machiko Ono (Carnation, Light of my Lion) as House of Representatives Member Kagami
  • Hana Toyoshima (Barakamon, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters) as Yuzuki Onodera
  • Takumi Saito (Shin Ultraman, Shin Kamen Rider) as Officer Kasagi

Bullet Train Explosion will release April 23rd, 2025 on Netflix.

  • Davis is a writer, essayist, and content creator behind the YouTube channel “TitanGoji.” and the podcast "TokuTitanCast". Davis is also an ISSA certified strength and conditioning coach, helping people achieve their goals and maintain a healthy livelihood. He is currently in the process of publishing his debut novel "TITANIOUS: RISE OF THE TITANS".

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Davis Madole

Davis is a writer, essayist, and content creator behind the YouTube channel “TitanGoji.” and the podcast "TokuTitanCast". Davis is also an ISSA certified strength and conditioning coach, helping people achieve their goals and maintain a healthy livelihood. He is currently in the process of publishing his debut novel "TITANIOUS: RISE OF THE TITANS".

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