# This Is I (2026)

> A bullied aspiring idol discovers community in Osaka’s cabaret world and the courage to claim her identity as Ai Haruna.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7513574

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Yusaku Matsumoto
- Cast: Haruki Mochizuki, Takumi Saitoh, Tae Kimura, Seiji Chihara, Ataru Nakamura, Kaito Yoshimura, Yumi Suenari, MEGUMI
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39196792/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: compassionate, hopeful, vibrant, inspirational viewing, lgbtq film night

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