Guitar Wolf Headlines ‘Wild Zero Overdrive’ at Tokyo Gap‑Financing Market
Japanese punk band Guitar Wolf is the headline act for the film ‘Wild Zero Overdrive’.

In Brief
- •Japanese punk band Guitar Wolf is the headline act for the film ‘Wild Zero Overdrive’.
- •The film, directed by Takeuchi Tetsuro, is a follow‑up to his 1999 movie ‘Wild Zero’.
- •‘Wild Zero Overdrive’ is part of the lineup at this year’s Tokyo Gap‑Financing Market.
- •Takeuchi said he is using the original as a template and updating it for the present day.
Why It Matters
The Tokyo Gap‑Financing Market is a key venue for filmmakers seeking investment, and the inclusion of a punk‑band‑led film underscores the event’s eclectic mix of music and cinema. Guitar Wolf’s international touring pedigree adds a cross‑cultural appeal that could attract global distributors.
Key Details
- Film Title
- Wild Zero Overdrive
- Director
- Takeuchi Tetsuro
- Original Film
- Wild Zero (1999)
- Event
- Tokyo Gap‑Financing Market
- Band
- Guitar Wolf
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