April Fools (2015): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
April Fools is a 2015 comedy directed by Junichi Ishikawa, starring Erika Toda as Ayumi Nitta, Tori Matsuzaka and Nanao. It runs 2 hours and earned $6.7 million worldwide. Stream it on Tubi TV.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Junichi Ishikawa
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is April Fools About?
The premise of April Fools without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ayumi Nitta, a hospital cleaning staff member struggling with severe social anxiety, finds herself pregnant after a brief encounter with brilliant but troubled surgeon Wataru Makino. When she reveals her condition, Wataru dismisses it as an April Fools' joke, refusing to accept he might be the father. He attempts to move on with another woman, Reiko, but Ayumi unexpectedly appears, leading to a dramatic confrontation and revealing a complex situation.
Where to Watch April Fools
Stream it on Tubi TV. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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April Fools Cast & Characters
Erika Toda leads the cast as Ayumi Nitta, with Tori Matsuzaka as Wataru Makino and Nanao as Reiko. Directed by Junichi Ishikawa; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Junichi Ishikawa
- Erika Toda as Ayumi Nitta
- Tori Matsuzaka as Wataru Makino
- Nanao as Reiko
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Masanobu Takashima as Detective
Also Starring in April Fools
· 17 more- Sumiko Fuji Royal Madam
- Kōtarō Satomi Royal Gentleman
- Minami Hamabe Elementary School Student
- Masataka Kubota Confessed University Student
- Masato Yano Confessing University Student
- Susumu Terajima Poor Kidnapper
- Masaki Okada Unfortunate Ambulance Worker
- Katsuhisa Namase Survived Man
- Arata Furuta Store Manager
- Kenichi Takitoh Nice Driver
- Eiko Koike Flat tire Woman
- Haruka Kinami Part-time Employee
- Yukiyoshi Ozawa Restaurant Owner Chef
- Yusuke Santamaria Restaurant Receptionist
- Tsutomu Takahashi Gentle Younger Brother
- Shin'ya Ohwada Gentleman
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- Sayaka Yamaguchi Mother
April Fools Plot Summary
What happens in April Fools from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a compelling narrative filled with intertwining lives, Ayumi Nitta, portrayed by Erika Toda, finds herself grappling with anthropophobia, a condition characterized by an intense fear and shyness around others. Working as a janitor at a hospital, her life takes an unexpected turn after a brief encounter with Wataru Makino, played by Tori Matsuzaka, a notorious womanizer and sex addict who spins tales of being a highly skilled surgeon to charm attractive women. Their fleeting one-night stand results in an unplanned pregnancy, shocking Ayumi as she realizes the implications of their night together.
Full summary
The whole story of April Fools, scene by scene
April Fools Box Office
April Fools grossed $6.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.7M
- International
- $6.7M
How Well Do You Know April Fools?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What phobia does Ayumi Nitta suffer from?
April Fools Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “エイプリルフールズ” and “Eipuriru furuzu”.
- Also known as
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- エイプリルフールズ
- Eipuriru furuzu
- 愚人节
- Первоапрельские глупцы
- 거짓말은 자란다
- 王牌大騙局
- 玩轉愚人節
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April Fools FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of April Fools, each answered in a sentence.
How long is April Fools?
April Fools runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was April Fools released?
April Fools was released on April 1, 2015.
Who directed April Fools?
April Fools was directed by Junichi Ishikawa.
More films by Junichi Ishikawa Who is in the cast of April Fools?
April Fools stars Erika Toda as Ayumi Nitta, Tori Matsuzaka as Wataru Makino and Nanao as Reiko, among 21 credited actors.
Where can I watch April Fools?
In the US, April Fools is streaming on Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
How much did April Fools make at the box office?
April Fools grossed $6.7 million worldwide.
Does April Fools have a post-credit scene?
No. April Fools has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is April Fools in?
The original language of April Fools is Japanese.
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