Presented By: Center for Japanese Studies
CJS Winter 2026 Film Series | The Legend of the Stardust Brothers (星くず兄弟の伝説)
Directed by Makoto Tezuka, 1985, 1 hr 40m
A shady music mogul brings together two wannabe stars—punk rock rebel Kan and new-wave crooner Shingo—and transforms them into the Stardust Brothers, a girl-friendly, silver-jumpsuited, synth-pop sensation. Along with their #1 fan, who herself dreams of a music career, the duo rockets to stardom.
Attendance is free and open to the public, and no prior registration is required. Seating is first-come, first-served, and doors open at 6:30 PM.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Read more about the film, including ratings, at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419821/
Learn more about the CJS Winter 2026 Film Series at: https://myumi.ch/AZ8Ep
This film series is in partnership with Marquee Arts.
Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Attendance is free and open to the public, and no prior registration is required. Seating is first-come, first-served, and doors open at 6:30 PM.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Read more about the film, including ratings, at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419821/
Learn more about the CJS Winter 2026 Film Series at: https://myumi.ch/AZ8Ep
This film series is in partnership with Marquee Arts.
Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.