Movie

Chinyuki

★ 5.5(8)20161h 40m

Chinyuki is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Chinyuki

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Yudai Yamaguchi
Release date: 2016-02-27
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

About Chinyuki

Chinyuki is a 2016 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Yudai Yamaguchi, starring Kenichi Matsuyama, Kana Kurashina and Junpei Mizobata. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chinyuki in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Genzo is a monk on his way to Tianzhu (early East Asian name for India). Along the way, he happens to visit a house and meets an old couple. The couple has an adopted son, Taro Yamada (Kenichi Matsuyama). They ask Genzo to rehabilitate Taro who makes trouble with his magical power. Genzo takes Taro and travels to Tianzhu.

Cast

Kenichi Matsuyama

Taro Yamada

Kana Kurashina

Genzo

Junpei Mizobata

Ryusho

Yoichi Nukumizu

Taizo Nakamura

Takashi Sasano

Babaa

Pierre Taki

Taro Yamada

Ryosei Tayama

Jijii

Itsuji Itao

gentleman accompaning kid

Taro Yabe

Zako

Hiroki Konno

Akiba

Okawara

Akira Cho

Aiamu Noda

Takeshi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chinyuki in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Chinyuki on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Chinyuki on Netflix?+

Yes — Chinyuki is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How long is Chinyuki?+

Chinyuki has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Chinyuki?+

Chinyuki stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Kana Kurashina, Junpei Mizobata, Yoichi Nukumizu and Takashi Sasano.

When did Chinyuki come out?+

Chinyuki is a 2016 movie directed by Yudai Yamaguchi.

What genre is Chinyuki?+

Chinyuki is Comedy film.

Who directed Chinyuki?+

Chinyuki was directed by Yudai Yamaguchi.