Beat Kids

Beat Kids (2005) is a comedy film directed by Toshi Shioya rated 8.0/10.

A new student ,Eiji is forced into playing the drums for the school band by his classmate, Nanao. From the first moment he holds a drumstick in his hands, the rhythm inside Eiji is awakened and he soon becomes captive to its sonic boom. The obsessive and demanding Nanao is soon swayed by Eiji's bright character and natural kindness. Under Nanao's leadership, the band starts making waves in local competitions. Despite their success, can they survive the pressures of school, relationships, and their dreams? In Beat Kids, Director Toshi Shioya weaves a passionate rock and roll coming of age story about a teenager who uses music to turn growing pains into something extraordinary.

Cast

Saki Aibu

Nanao

Hiroki Furukawa

Shige

Nobuyoshi Ichimichi

Genta

Kenta Kiritani

Oda

Etsushi Toyokawa

Goro Maeda

Madoka Matsuda

Taiyo Sugiura

Tatsumi Natsuko

Toshinori Kondo