In
Bullet Train Explosion, a bomb is planted on the Hayabusa No. 60, set to
detonate if the train’s speed drops below 100 km/h. Conductor Takaichi
(Tsuyoshi Kusanagi), along with conductor Fujii (Kanata Hosoda) and driver
Matsumoto (Non), must race against time to save the passengers. A tense phone
call came into the Shinkansen General Operation Control Center. The caller
claims that a bomb has been planted on the Hayabusa No. 60 bound for Tokyo, and
that the bomb will explode as soon as the speed of the Shinkansen train drops
below 100 km/h. The caller demands 100 billion yen in ransom money to disarm
the bomb. The last-minute battle unfolds as the crew, passengers, and railroad
workers strive to prevent the explosion within the limited time available. Will
the running Hayabusa No. 60 be able to overcome this crisis?
The
trailer captures the tension aboard the speeding bullet train, where every
second counts. Thanks to the special collaboration with JR East, the film’s
realism is unmatched. Adding to the excitement is the new key art by Kyle
Lambert, known for his work on Stranger Things and One Piece. His vibrant and
dramatic style brings the film’s intensity to life, reminiscent of classic
1970s movie posters.
The
film also stars Machiko Ono as Diet member Kagami, Jun Kaname as entrepreneur
and YouTuber Todoroki, and Hana Toyoshima as high school student Yuzuki. Takumi
Saitoh plays Kasagi, the General Commander at the Shinkansen General Operation
Control Center, leading the charge to avert disaster.
Lambert
shares, “It is a great honor to be asked by Netflix to illustrate a poster for
such a big and exciting new movie. I remember watching the US reimagined movie
Speed when I was growing up and I loved all of the action and suspense. For
Bullet Train Explosion, I had the opportunity to create a dramatic poster that
captures the intensity of the movie with high-speed action and excellent
performances from the cast. I painted the artwork in my signature realistic
style, with vibrant and eye-catching colors. I’m really happy with the finished
artwork and I’m excited for everyone to see the movie!”
New
stills have also been released, showcasing the star-studded cast in action.
These images highlight the intense moments aboard the Hayabusa No. 60, the
challenges faced by the crew, and the high-stakes environment of the Shinkansen
General Operation Control Center.
As
the train hurtles toward its final stop, what awaits at the end of the line?
Don't miss Bullet Train Explosion, streaming on April 23, exclusively on
Netflix.
