Once Upon a Crime

Once Upon a Crime is a Japanese fantasy film directed by Yuichi Fukuda. It is based on the original novel “Akazukin, Tabi no Tochu de Shitai to Deau” by Aito Aoyagi published by Futabasha. The film was released on Netflix on September 14, 2023.

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"The forthcoming Netflix Japan film Once Upon a Crime follows a story of Little Red Riding Hood who takes on the role of a detective to solve the intriguing case of "Cinderella." This captivating mystery novel has been highly acclaimed and was nominated for the prestigious Japan Booksellers' Award. The plot is both daring and imaginative, with Red Riding Hood as the intrepid protagonist on a mission to uncover the culprit of a crime set in the enchanting world of a beloved fairy tale.

Director Yuichi Fukuda is a hit maker known for comedies like Kyou Kara Ore Wa!!.The lead role of Little Red Riding Hood is played by Kanna Hashimoto, who is popular among young audiences for her versatility of playing a wide range of roles from pretty heroine to strong action roles. Cinderella will be played by Yuko Araki, portraying a beautiful and enigmatic version of the character, while Takanori Iwata will play the cool and desirable prince that women all across the nation adore. It is a fantasy-comedy-mystery filled with dreams and adventures never before seen, bringing the world of fairy tales to life on an epic scale."

—Official Netflix logline