Takuro Hibinuma (Shuhei Nomura) believes in the power of rock’ n’ roll to change the world. Hibi Rock: Puke Afro And The Pop Star (2014)
Where To Watch: Hulu, YouTube, U-NEXT, dTV, Apple TV. Stars: Aoi Miyazaki, Tomorowo Taguchi, Yusuke Santamaria. It is a feel-good comedy, and any long-time punk fan will love the life-affirming message of staying true to the scene. Much of the initial fun comes from watching the washed-up band reform and attempt to get their old spirit back, with things like senility and hemorrhoids getting in the way. Only after signing them and setting up a tour does she realize that the clip is 25 years old and the members are all middle-aged and decidedly over the hill. Junior record company exec Kanna Kurita (Miyazaki) discovers a young and rebellious punk band via an anarchic live performance clip on the internet. Brass Knuckle Boys is just as hilarious, with the added bonus of punk rock. This is a comedy from writer/director Kudo Kankuro, the madman behind laugh riots like Maiko Haaaan!!! and Ping Pong. Where To Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, U-NEXT, Apple TVīrass Knuckle Boys/Shonen Merikensack (2009)Īlthough Brass Knuckle Boys (also known as Shonen Merikensack) also stars Nana’s Aoi Miyazaki, don’t expect tearful sincerity and moving human drama. Stars: Miki Nakashima, Aoi Miyazaki, Ryuhei Matsuda. The same can’t be said for the sequel, sadly. 
Nana could have gone really wrong–manga adaptations can be hit or miss–but it turned out just about perfect. Both actresses are excellent, which goes a long way in selling the story and keeping it from tipping over into melodrama. While there are musical scenes, much of the driving drama comes from the two characters’ friendship and relationships with men. The story jumps between Nana Osaki (Mika Nakashima), a dark and moody musician, and the cheerful and girly Nana Komatsu (Aoi Miyazaki). Two 20-year-old girls named Nana meet by chance on a train bound and become roommates. Nana portrays the struggles of being in an up-and-coming band with the kinds of relationship issues and life changes many of us experience in our twenties into a very satisfying whole. If you’ve never experienced Nana, either the manga or the movie, you should.
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