Storyline
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
Cast & Crew
Osamu Nishimura
The Calamari Wrestler
Lead
Akira Nogami
The Octopus Wrestler
Miho Shiraishi
Sister
NK
Nobuo Kameko
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Yoshihiro Takayama
Himself
MS
Matthew Saliba
Himself
KI
Kana Ishida
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Hiroyuki Taniguchi
mantis shrimp boxer
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Minoru Kawasaki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Calamari Wrestler is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
