AMG Student to Appear in Film 'Death≠Kill/Game' Through Industry-Academia Collaboration Project

Yoshida Gakuen Educational Corporation, Amusement Media Gakuin (Shibuya, Tokyo / Chairman: Tohgo Yoshida, hereinafter "AMG"), is pleased to announce that one of its current students will appear in the film 'Death≠Kill/Game,' scheduled for theatrical release in October 2026. This achievement was realized as part of AMG's industry-academia collaboration and on-site practical education project.

The film features a dual lead performance by Mirai Fukahori (BALLISTIK BOYZ) and Tsubasa Kizu, and brings together a diverse cast of talents active across various fields, including Kira Yamaguchi (Girls²), Shunsei Ota (OCTPATH), and Toi Nakabayashi (ENJIN), making it a highly anticipated production.

AMG conducted an internal audition, through which Ayano Tada from the Voice Acting Department was selected to appear in the film. Participating in professional production alongside top-tier performers provided an invaluable, hands-on learning experience for the student.

〇 Cast Student

Ayano Tada (Voice Acting Department)

Q: What are your thoughts on appearing in this film? I learned so much. I gained firsthand experience of the on-set atmosphere, filming procedures, and industry terminology—things that are difficult to learn in ordinary classes. Most importantly, I deeply felt the professionalism of the cast and crew. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to perform in this production. Thank you for this invaluable experience.

Film Overview

'Death≠Kill/Game,' starring Mirai Fukahori (BALLISTIK BOYZ) and Tsubasa Kizu (lead of the stage production 'Tokyo Revengers') in their dual and film debut leads, will be released nationwide on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Marunouchi Piccadilly and other theaters. A chilling solid-situation thriller in which individuals who have lost their place in modern society due to its distortions (debt, scandals, loneliness, etc.) challenge an extremely cruel 'death game' in exchange for their lives to win a massive cash prize.

Cast & Staff

Mirai Fukahori (BALLISTIK BOYZ), Tsubasa Kizu Kira Yamaguchi (Girls²), Shunsei Ota (OCTPATH), Toi Nakabayashi (ENJIN), Yuhei Chibana Sumire Yokono, Ren Yagami, Ao Fujioh, Sara Kurashima, Ayano Tada Katsuki Mizuno

Director: Shingo Kanemoto Screenplay: Masao Ikegaya Production: Dressers Produced by: AMG Entertainment

About Amusement Media Gakuin (AMG)

Established in 1994 by entertainment industry professionals with the goal of training 'job-ready' talent capable of excelling on the front lines of the entertainment industry within two years, the school celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024.

AMG's greatest feature is its commitment to the founding educational philosophy: 'The production site is the best classroom.' To realize its 'industry-academia collaboration and on-site practical education,' students gain real-world industry experience through AMG Group divisions that produce commercially distributed content. By participating as professionals in actual production sites—including domestic film production, foreign film dubbing studios, game development, and publishing novels and manga—students acquire genuine skills that lead directly to employment and debut.

School Overview

School Name

Amusement Media Gakuin

Location

〈Main Building〉8-29-2 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011

Representatives

Chairman Tohgo Yoshida / Dean Yuji Nagamori

Founded

1994 (2024: 30th Anniversary)

Departments

CG Department / Animation Department / Character Design Department / Voice Acting Department

Sister School

Osaka Amusement Media College

(Nishinakajima 3-12-19, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka)

〈Inquiries〉

Public Relations Department, Amusement Media Gakuin

TEL: 0120-41-4600 E-mail: [email protected]