Scheduled for theatrical release on November 6, 2026, the movie adapts the non-fiction book by Yuzuru Hirayama published by Chuo Koron Shinsha.
Masaki Aiba Directs First Team Workout on Screen
Tatsunori Iguchi, Tomohiro Iizuka, and Mitsuhide Nodera served as baseball instructors for the production, ensuring the on-field mechanics match real-world standards.
Cast and Crew Behind the 2026 Feature
Directed and scripted by Takehiro Inagaki, the film brings together a large ensemble cast. Alongside Aiba, the production features Yuina Kuroshima, Toshio Matsumoto, Rin Fukumatsu, Wataru Hinata, Kotone Hanase, Hiro Furumura, Aki Maeda, DAIKI, Yusuke Terada, Satoshi Maruyama, Daiki Mizukoshi, Shuta Yamaguchi, Aoi Yoshida, Kokomi Shiojima, Sosuke Ogawa, Tsutomu Kawanishi, Yuki Saito, and Kuranosuke Sasaki. Original author Yuzuru Hirayama shares credit for the story foundations. Universal Music supplies the theme song, Green boys
by GRe4N BOYZ, anchoring the emotional tone of the cinematic narrative.
Institutional and civic organizations back the film
The film carries extensive institutional backing across sports and civic organizations. Production committees include GUM, Unique Brains, LITALICO, Storm Labels, S.D.P, Financial Home, Aki Plan, P&D Consulting, 4 Out Co., and Happinet Media Marketing, with Video Planning handling physical production. The project also secured special backing from the Yomiuri Shimbun and the Japan Body-Disabled Baseball Federation, with special cooperation from the Japanese Pro Baseball Meikyukai, Gunma Prefecture, and regional media outlets including Daily Sports, Kobe Shimbun, Sun Television, and Radio Kansai.
Frequently Asked Questions About 4 Out
When is 4 Out scheduled for theatrical release?
The film opens in theaters across Japan on November 6, 2026, distributed by S.D.P.
What source material inspired the movie?
The project adapts Yuzuru Hirayama’s non-fiction book titled 4 Out: A Disabled Baseball Team’s Challenge, originally published by Chuo Koron Shinsha.
Who provided technical baseball training for the actors?
Tatsunori Iguchi, Tomohiro Iizuka, and Mitsuhide Nodera directed the baseball instruction for the cast.
Which musical artist performs the theme song?
GRe4N BOYZ performs the theme song Green boys
under Universal Music.
