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The Vancouver Asahi

6.820142h 12mMovieDrama

In pre-WWII Vancouver, second-generation Japanese immigrants had it tough. Daily, they faced discrimination, hatred and injustice at the hands of their Caucasian counterparts. But one thing made their lives worth living: baseball. They may…

DirectorYuya Ishii
WriterSatoko Okudera
ProducersNaoto Inaba·Miyoshi Kikuchi

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

The Vancouver Asahi isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yuya Ishii

STSatoshi Tsumabuki
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Reji Kasahara
KKKazuya Kamenashi
Kazuya Kamenashi
Roi Naganishi
RKRyo Katsuji
Ryo Katsuji
Kei Kitamoto
YKYusuke Kamiji
Yusuke Kamiji
Tom Miyake
SISosuke Ikematsu
Sosuke Ikematsu
Seiji Kasahara
MTMitsuki Takahata
Mitsuki Takahata
Emmy Kasahara
AMAoi Miyazaki
Aoi Miyazaki
Tokoyo Sasaya
SKShihori Kanjiya
Shihori Kanjiya
Betty Miyake
YSYusuke Santamaria
Yusuke Santamaria
Torao Horiguchi
KMKen Mitsuishi
Ken Mitsuishi
Yasugoro Inoue
RORen Osugi
Ren Osugi
Zenkichi Ebata
TTTomorowo Taguchi
Tomorowo Taguchi
Tadaaki Matsuda

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The Vancouver Asahi — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Vancouver Asahi?

The Vancouver Asahi isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Vancouver Asahi on Netflix?

No, The Vancouver Asahi is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Vancouver Asahi on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Vancouver Asahi isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Vancouver Asahi for free?

The Vancouver Asahi isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Vancouver Asahi based on a true story?

Yes — The Vancouver Asahi is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).