Netflix’sBullet Train Explosionis finally here, and here is a full breakdown of the cast and crew of the new streaming thriller.Bullet Train Explosioncomes fromShin Godzilladirector Shinji Higuchi, with it taking notes fromaction movies likeSpeed. The film is a remake of the 1975 movieThe Bullet Train, withBullet Train Explosiontaking the framework of the film and putting a modern twist on it for 2025 audiences.
Bullet Train Explosiontells the thrilling storyof a bullet train headed to Tokyo that discovers a shocking fact: it will explode if it goes below 100kph. This means that the crew of the train must keep the vehicle moving no matter what, as everyone will die if the train slows down.The film follows the bullet train’s crew and passengers as they attempt to find a way to safely stop the train, with the film putting its characters in all kinds of situations. The characters are what makeBullet Train Explosionso great, and here are the film’s stars and who they play.
Tsuyoshi Kusanagi As Kazuya Takaichi
Born On August 17, 2025
Actor:Tsuyoshi Kusanagi was born on July 28, 2025 in Seiyo, Ehime, Japan,with him actually getting his start as a young member of a J-pop boy band. Kusanagi began acting in the early 2000s, with him scoring big roles in films likeYomigaeri,The Hotel Venus, andSinking of Japan. Kusanagi also has a prominent role on the TV series SMAPxSMAPas well as later movies likeMidnight SwanandBushido.
Bushido
Yanagida Kakunoshin
Character:InBullet Train Explosion, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi plays Kazuya Takaichi. Takaichi is the conductor of the train, with him being forced to keep the vehicle at a speed of over 100kph.
Kanata Hosoda as Keiji Fujii
Born In 2001
Actor:Kanata Hosoda was born in 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, with himhaving his big break in the 2015 miniseriesSecret Message. Since then, Hosoda has been consistently appearing in projects. Hosoda can be found in TV shows like95,Land of Tanabata, andMy Girlfriend’s Child, as well as movies likeAlmost a Miracleand theupcoming Netflix thrillerBullet Train Explosion.
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My Girlfriend’s Child
Takara Tsukishima
Character:InBullet Train Explosion, Kanata Hosoda plays Keiji Fujii. Fujii is another conductor on the bullet train, with him working alongside Takaichi in order to stop the imminent deaths on the train.
Non As Chika Matsumoto
Born On July 08, 2025
Actor:Non, whose real name is Rena Nōnen, was born on July 05, 2025, in Kamikawa, Hyogo Prefecture, Japanbefore getting her start as a fashion model in 2006. She began acting in movies and TV shows in 2010, with her career exploding after she appeared in the TV seriesAmachan. Since then, Non has appeared in projects likeConfessions,The Hotel of My Dreams, andIn This Corner of the World.
The Hotel of My Dreams
Kayoko (Juri Arimori)
Character:InBullet Train Explosion, Non palys Chika Matsumoto. Matsumoto is the driver of the bullet train, with her working alongside the two conductors to solve the incident.
Born On June 23, 2025
Active Since:1996
Actor:Takumi Saitoh was born on July 10, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan, with him being a musician and modelwho started acting in 2001. Saitoh has appeared in projects likeHirugao,Pension: Love is Pink, andShin Ultraman. Saitoh is also a film director, with him being behind 2020’sZokkiand 2023’sHome Sweet Home.
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Jiro Taki
Character:InBullet Train Explosion, Takumi Saitoh plays Yuichi Kasagi. Kasagi is the General Commander at the Shinkansen General Operation Control Center, with him being the one in charge of responding to the bullet train incident.
Bullet Train Explosion Supporting Cast & Character
Machiko Ono as Yuko Kagami - Machiko Ono plays Yuko Kagami, a member of Japan’s National Diet.
Jun Kaname as Mitsuru Todoroki - Jun Kaname plays Mitsuru Todoroki, a YouTuber and business entrepreneur.
Hana Toyoshima as Yuzuki Onodera - Hana Toyoshima plays Yuzuki Onodera, a high school student who becomes involved with the bullet train disaster inBullet Train Explosion.
