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Because I Am Me

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The members of SMAP play former high school classmates who were members of the Ekiden team 6 years ago. This drama depicts the changes in character over the past 6 years and the members future endeavors.

DirectorKozo Nagayama
WriterFumie Mizuhashi

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Cast · Directed by Kozo Nagayama

MNMasahiro Nakai
Masahiro Nakai
TKTakuya Kimura
Takuya Kimura
GIGoro Inagaki
Goro Inagaki
SKShingo Katori
Shingo Katori
TKTsuyoshi Kusanagi
Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
RHRyoko Hirosue
Ryoko Hirosue
MTMayu Tsuruta
Mayu Tsuruta
ASAsaka Seto
Asaka Seto
HSHonami Suzuki
Honami Suzuki
TMTakako Matsu
Takako Matsu
TKToshiaki Karasawa
Toshiaki Karasawa

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Because I Am Me — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Because I Am Me?

Because I Am Me isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Because I Am Me on Netflix?

No, Because I Am Me is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Because I Am Me on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Because I Am Me isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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Because I Am Me isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Because I Am Me?

Because I Am Me hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 21, 1997. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.