The Contestant Poster

The Contestant

46.67% | November 29, 2024 | Documentary

The incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.

Featured Crew

Andee Ryder
Producer
Jason Martine
Animation
Megumi Inman
Producer

Cast

Nasubi
Nasubi
Self
Fred Armisen
Fred Armisen
Denpa Shonen Narrator (voice)
Takehiro Hira
Takehiro Hira
Nasubi's Diary (voice)

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