The Homunculus manga dives deep into the mysteries of the brain. The new live-action movie of the psychological series will explore the unbelievable capabilities of the human body as well.
What will you do if someone proposes an insane amount of money in return for drilling a hole in your skull? Most people will decline, that is, unless you are in a truly desperate position. However, what will happen once the procedure is complete?
The live-action film of the Homunculus manga will premiere on Netflix on 22nd April. It debuted in Japanese theatres on 2nd April.
Cast members of the movie include:
| Characters | Cast | Other Works |
| Susumu Nakoshi | Gou Ayano | Kyoichi (Bunny Drop) |
| Manabu Ito | Ryo Narita | Wataru Imagase (The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese) |
| “Mysterious Woman” | Yukino Kishii | Yoshiko Haruno (Goodbye Granpa!) |
| Yakuza Boss | Seiyo Uchino | Noboru Hayami (Haru) |
| Female High School Student | Anna Ishii | Tsubaki Sawabe (Your Lie in April) |
The famous creator of the Ju-On horror series, Takashi Shimizu, is directing the film. He has also directed Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories. With his expertise in the horror genre, Homunculus is sure to have some astounding elements.
Homunculus is a well-received manga as it had over 4 million copies in circulation in September 2020. It is based on the concept of Trepanation. Trepanation is a procedure through which a hole is drilled in the human skull to initiate ESP perception or awaken the sixth sense.
However, many don’t find any changes even after the surgery. The ones who do report unusual perceptions sometimes lose their minds. How will our pathological liar of a protagonist handle the situation?
About Homunculus
Homunculus is a psychological manga series by Hideo Yamamoto. It was serialized in the Big Comic Spirits magazine from 2003 to 2011.
A live-action film adaptation, directed by Takashi Shimzu and starring Gō Ayano premiered in Japan in April 2021.
Susumu Nakoshi is a homeless man living in his car. A rich medical student promises him money if he lets him drill a hole in his brain. The procedure is called trepanation and it will awaken his sixth sense.
Source: Homunculus official Twitter
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