Bullet Train Explosion (2025) is a Japanese action thriller directed by Shinji Higuchi, now streaming on Netflix. Serving as a sequel to the 1975 film The Bullet Train, this high stakes drama combines intense suspense with social commentary, delivering a gripping cinematic experience.
Set aboard the Hayabusa 60, a high-speed Shinkansen train traveling from Shin-Aomori to Tokyo, the story unfolds when an anonymous caller informs authorities that a bomb has been planted on the train. The explosive is designed to detonate if the train’s speed drops below 100 km/h. As panic ensues, the train’s crew and government officials race against time to prevent disaster. Complicating matters, the bomber demands a ransom of 100 billion yen from the Japanese public, threatening mass casualties if unmet.
Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shinji Higuchi |
| Screenplay by | Kazuhiro NakagawaNorichika Ōba |
| Based on | The Bullet Train by Ari Kato, Ryunosuke Ono, and Junya Sato |
| Produced by | Kota Ishizuka |
| Starring | Tsuyoshi KusanagiKanata HosodaNonTakumi SaitohMachiko OnoJun KanameHana Toyoshima |
| Cinematography | Yusuke IchitsuboKeizō Suzuki |
| Edited by | Kaori UmewakiAtsuki Sato |
| Music by | Taisei IwasakiYuma Yamaguchi |
| Production company | Episcope |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Release date | 23 April 2025 |
| Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
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Story/ Summary
Set in modern-day Japan, Bullet Train Explosion is a high-stakes action thriller that unfolds aboard the Hayabusa 60, the country’s fastest Shinkansen (bullet train), during its maiden journey from Shin-Aomori to Tokyo.
As the train races across Japan at 300 km/h, chaos erupts when an anonymous caller alerts authorities that a bomb has been planted onboard. The terrifying twist? The bomb is designed to explode if the train’s speed drops below 100 km/h, turning the high-speed marvel into a deadly trap for over 1000 passengers.
🧨 A City in Panic, a Nation on Edge
The bomber demands an outrageous ransom of 100 billion yen from the Japanese public, threatening mass casualties if the demand isn’t met. With time ticking away, the Japanese government scrambles to respond without causing widespread panic.
Cast
| Actor/Actress | Role | Character Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tsuyoshi Kusanagi | Kazuya Takaichi | Senior manager of the Hayabusa 60 bullet train |
| Kanata Hosoda | Keiji Fujii | Rookie assistant train manager |
| Non | Chika Matsumoto | Skilled and calm train driver |
| Takumi Saitoh | — | (Role not publicly specified yet) |
| Machiko Ono | Yuko Kagami | Politician caught in the middle of the crisis |
| Jun Kaname | Mitsuru Todoroki | Influential millionaire and social media personality |
| Hana Toyoshima | Yuzuki Onodera | A bright high school student who plays a key role |
Expected Critical & Audience Response
⭐ Overall Rating: 5/5
