Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction

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Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction

2021 • 1h 53m • ★ 7.5 (13 votes) Released

Hayami Teruya is a dedicated salaryman who does a workman like job as the chief editor for a magazine. He has personal charm, get along with both the publisher and subordinates and runs the ship well. Chatting with his direct boss he picks up a certain vibe. Did he misunderstand that the magazine is doomed and will be terminated? If so, he is not going down without a fight. He will fight to make it through and keep his, and the others', jobs.

Director

Daihachi Yoshida

Screenplay

Daihachi Yoshida

Screenplay

Ichiro Kusuno

Rating

7.5

Runtime

113 min

Production

KADOKAWA

KADOKAWA

Shochiku

Shochiku

Shochiku Studio

Shochiku Studio

Aeon Entertainment

Aeon Entertainment

dentsu

dentsu

AMUSE

AMUSE

The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun

CREATIVE OFFICE CUE

CREATIVE OFFICE CUE

Yomiuri Shimbun Company

Yomiuri Shimbun Company

Shochiku Broadcasting

Shochiku Broadcasting

Gallery

Audience Reviews

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Alunauwie

★ 10/10 • Sep 29, 2025

Film Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction, adapted from Takeshi Shiota’s novel Damashie no Kiba, delivers an unexpectedly gripping narrative filled with clever twists and well-built conflict. The film’s strength lies in its solid acting, cohesive storytelling, and excellent use of music and cinematography, making every scene meaningful. Despite its long runtime, the film keeps viewers fully engaged with its suspenseful plot and seamless pacing. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Keywords

editor-in-chiefmagazinesalarymanjapanese drama