“Baka’s Identity”: Director Nagata Koto’s Tale of Crime and Male Camaraderie

Lead character Takuya, played by Kitamura Takumi, is a member of a loose gang of identity brokers and internet criminals calling itself Media Group. (© 2025 Baka’s Identity Film Partners)

Mamoru, played by Hayashi Yūta, grew up in an abusive household. Takuya introduces him to the criminal underworld. (© 2025 Baka’s Identity Film Partners)

Takuya pays off Kisara (Yamashita Mizuki), one of the women sent to convince Mamoru’s targets to sell. (© 2025 Baka’s Identity Film Partners)

Takuya was pulled into the underground by Kajitani (Ayano Gō). (© 2025 Baka’s Identity Film Partners)

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Takuya shows concern for Egawa (Yamoto Yūma), who has sold his registry. (© 2025 Baka’s Identity Film Partners)

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How will things turn out between Takuya and Kajitani? (© 2025 Baka’s Identity Film Partners)

Takuya treats Mamoru, who has no family of his own, like a brother. (© 2025 Baka’s Identity Film Partners)

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