Film archive, 2026

Bye Bye Love: Detective Is in the Bar

BYE BYE LOVE 探偵はBARにいる

Director Shiraishi Kazuya

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★Avg. rating

The iconic duo returns in the latest installment of the acclaimed "The Detective Is in the Bar" series, based on Azuma Naomi's hit novels. Directed by Shiraishi Kazuya (The Blood of Wolves) with a script by Kosawa Ryota, the film follows the street-smart detective (Oizumi Yo) and his unflappable partner Takada (Matsuda Ryuhei). In a snow-bound northern town, a haunting mystery links past and present. Blending sharp banter, hard-hitting action, and bittersweet romance, this chapter pushes the series into bold new territory. Dec 25, 2026—past love becomes unforgettable devotion.

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Film details

Director: Shiraishi Kazuya
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 2026
Length: 127min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Shiraishi Kazuya

Born in Hokkaido. Shiraishi Kazuya studied under director Wakamatsu Koji. He rose to fame with The Devil's Path (2013), earning top honors at the Japan Academy Film Prize. He won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Director with Birds Without Names (2017) and again the next year with three films including The Blood of Wolves (2018). Recent works include Last of The Wolves (2021) and 11 Rebels (2024).

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Shiraishi Kazuya
Planning: Suto Yasushi
Producer: Suto Yasushi
Screenplay: Suto Yasushi, Kosawa Ryota
Music: Ike Yoshihiro, sakanaction
Original work: Azuma Naomi
Cast: Oizumi Yo, Matsuda Ryuhei, Aju MAKITA, Takuma OTOO, Nakamura Tomoya, Yamamoto Koji, Suzuki Kyoka
Distributor in Japan: TOEI COMPANY, LTD.

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Bye Bye Love: Detective Is in the BarTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Gala Selection

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Gala Selection, Official selection

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