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BL Cinema Festival 2025 Part 1 in Ikebukuro

The renowned BL Cinema Festival is returning with its Part 1 event in Ikebukuro, organized by Humanax Entertainment. From June 13 to July 3, movie enthusiasts can enjoy a selection of six unique films, each offering exclusive gifts and participation opportunities in special stamp rallies. This three-week festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for both returning viewers and newcomers alike at the Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas.

Festival Overview

Humanax Entertainment, headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is dedicated to cultivating engaging cinematic experiences. They're rolling out the red carpet for the anticipated BL Cinema Festival 2025, a celebration of Boys' Love films that has captured the hearts of fans across Japan and beyond. During the festival, six films will be screened across various dates, allowing for ample opportunity to bask in the emotional narratives offered by this cherished genre.

Screening Details

1. A Stranger by the Beach (2020)

Screening Dates: June 13 - June 19
In this heartwarming story, aspiring novelist Shun finds himself captivated by the beach boy Mio, leading to a winter reunion filled with climatic emotions. The bond they develop makes time stand still.

• - Cast: Taishi Murata, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and others.
• - Director: Akio Ohashi.

2. Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation Edition (2023)

Screening Dates: June 13 - June 19
This touching tale revolves around Miyano, who struggles with his feminine looks, and his evolving relationship with delinquent senior Sasaki against the backdrop of their high school journey.

• - Cast: Yusuke Shirai, Soma Saito, and others.
• - Director: Nobuharu Ishihara.

3. **Don't Call Me