Chaser Game W: A Match Made in Heaven

Chaser Game W: A Match Made in Heaven (2026)



チェイサーゲームW 水魚の交わり

10.0 2026 84 min Japan

Director: Yū Ōta

Cast: Yuuka Sugai, Yurika Nakamura, Miku Okamoto, Tomoka Kurotani, Ayumi Ito

Drama Romance
Seven years after the events of *Chaser Game W2: The Beautiful Celestial Maidens*, Itsuki and Fuyu have settled into family life in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, alongside their middle-school-aged daughter, Tsuki. Between juggling chores, parenting, and careers, the couple’s once-precious moments together have faded into routine. Over time, their bond has quietly shifted from passionate lovers to comfortable family—and with that shift, an invisible emotional distance has crept in. Though they still keep up the appearance of a peaceful home, their hearts are unsettled by each other’s casual remarks and actions. Their daughter, Tsuki, senses the growing tension beneath the surface. One day, after stumbling into trouble, Tsuki is rescued by a taxi driver named Kozue. That chance meeting becomes a catalyst, forcing Itsuki and Fuyu to finally face their buried feelings and reconsider what their drifting love truly means.

More About This Film

Chaser Game W: A Match Made in Heaven is a 2026 Japanese romantic drama film and a continuation of the Chaser Game W television story. Seven years after the previous events, Itsuki and Fuyu are living in Ito City with their middle-school-aged daughter while balancing work, family responsibilities, and a relationship that has gradually changed with time.

Yuki Sakurai and Yuika Motokariya return as the central couple, with the story focusing on the quieter difficulties of long-term relationships rather than an entirely new romance. The film received a theatrical release in Japan after its premiere at the Yokohama International Film Festival.

  • Yū Ōta and Isamu Ota directed the film.
  • Yuki Sakurai and Yuika Motokariya reprise their roles as Itsuki and Fuyu.
  • The film premiered at the Yokohama International Film Festival on May 4, 2026.
  • It received a theatrical release in Japan on May 15, 2026.
  • The film runs approximately 84 minutes and continues the story seven years after Chaser Game W2.

Where to Watch

Chaser Game W: A Match Made in Heaven was distributed theatrically and through Japanese digital-event and VOD services.