After an initial defeat that leaves Mahiro questioning her worth as an assassin, the duo must team up with new guild members—the professional and the bodybuilding Riku Nanase —to stop Fuyumura before he eliminates them both. Why It's a Series Highlight
While the signature "slacker comedy" remains, the film explores more somber themes of mortality and the deep bond between the protagonists.
The Japanese action-comedy series reaches new heights with its third installment, (2024). Directed by Yugo Sakamoto , this entry continues the saga of the iconic duo Chisato ( Akari Takaishi ) and Mahiro ( Saori Izawa ) as they balance the mundane struggles of Gen Z life with their high-stakes profession as contract killers. Plot Summary: A Working Vacation Gone Wrong
Action director Kensuke Sonomura delivers jaw-dropping choreography that blends "gun fu" with intricate melee combat, including a brutal final showdown between Mahiro and Fuyumura.
Sosuke Ikematsu’s portrayal of Kaede Fuyumura provides a formidable, multi-layered antagonist who genuinely threatens the main characters. Key Cast and Crew Director: Yugo Sakamoto Action Director: Kensuke Sonomura Chisato Sugimoto: Akari Takaishi Mahiro Fukagawa: Saori Izawa Kaede Fuyumura: Sosuke Ikematsu Watching the Movie NYAFF 2024 Review: Baby Assassins: Nice Days - Flixist
In Nice Days , the two friends head to the coastal city of for what is meant to be a relaxing vacation combined with a supposedly simple assignment from "The Agency" to eliminate an embezzler. However, the mission is double-booked by a ruthless freelance rival, Kaede Fuyumura ( Sosuke Ikematsu ), a meticulous psychopath aiming to reach a personal milestone of 150 kills.
After an initial defeat that leaves Mahiro questioning her worth as an assassin, the duo must team up with new guild members—the professional and the bodybuilding Riku Nanase —to stop Fuyumura before he eliminates them both. Why It's a Series Highlight
While the signature "slacker comedy" remains, the film explores more somber themes of mortality and the deep bond between the protagonists.
The Japanese action-comedy series reaches new heights with its third installment, (2024). Directed by Yugo Sakamoto , this entry continues the saga of the iconic duo Chisato ( Akari Takaishi ) and Mahiro ( Saori Izawa ) as they balance the mundane struggles of Gen Z life with their high-stakes profession as contract killers. Plot Summary: A Working Vacation Gone Wrong
Action director Kensuke Sonomura delivers jaw-dropping choreography that blends "gun fu" with intricate melee combat, including a brutal final showdown between Mahiro and Fuyumura.
Sosuke Ikematsu’s portrayal of Kaede Fuyumura provides a formidable, multi-layered antagonist who genuinely threatens the main characters. Key Cast and Crew Director: Yugo Sakamoto Action Director: Kensuke Sonomura Chisato Sugimoto: Akari Takaishi Mahiro Fukagawa: Saori Izawa Kaede Fuyumura: Sosuke Ikematsu Watching the Movie NYAFF 2024 Review: Baby Assassins: Nice Days - Flixist
In Nice Days , the two friends head to the coastal city of for what is meant to be a relaxing vacation combined with a supposedly simple assignment from "The Agency" to eliminate an embezzler. However, the mission is double-booked by a ruthless freelance rival, Kaede Fuyumura ( Sosuke Ikematsu ), a meticulous psychopath aiming to reach a personal milestone of 150 kills.
