{"rewrite":{"id":"r_853a65e93a4cbd8249ee2f8e","clusterId":"c_aac242ef9e1415fa066ef713","slug":"prime-video-august-lineup-adds-tokyo-mer-tokyo-taxi-assassination-classroom-film","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Prime Video August Lineup Adds TOKYO MER, TOKYO Taxi, Assassination Classroom Film","summary":"Prime Video has announced its August 2026 streaming lineup, adding a slate of Japanese films, dramas, anime, and originals. The second theatrical film in the TOKYO MER series, \"Theatrical Version TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room - Nankai Mission,\" will stream exclusively starting August 12. The film, which surpassed 5.29 billion yen at the box office, follows the emergency medical team as they respond to a volcanic eruption and attempt to save 79 people stranded on an island. Directed by Aya Matsuki and written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa, it stars Ryohei Suzuki alongside Kento Kaku, Yuriko Ishida, and new cast members including Yosuke Eguchi and Mahiro Takasugi. Also arriving is Yoji Yamada's \"TOKYO Taxi,\" his 91st film, starring Chieko Baisho and Takuya Kimura, streaming exclusively from August 10. The anime film \"Assassination Classroom: Everyone's Time\" debuts August 7, marking the 10th anniversary project's third installment. Prime Original \"Mystery Arena\" premieres August 14, and the second season of \"Tomodachi 100-nin Yoberu kana?\" arrives August 28. The third TOKYO MER film, \"CAPITAL CRISIS,\" releases in theaters nationwide on August 21.","whyItMatters":"The August lineup bundles several high-profile exclusive premieres, including a 5.29 billion yen box office hit and a film by veteran director Yoji Yamada, signaling Prime Video's push to secure major Japanese theatrical titles for its streaming catalog.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003ePrime Video\u0026#39;s August 2026 lineup spans multiple categories, with exclusive streaming rights for several notable Japanese titles. The TOKYO MER second film, which grossed over 5.29 billion yen, joins the service on August 12, ahead of the third film\u0026#39;s theatrical release on August 21. The film\u0026#39;s plot centers on the Nankai MER team, established for remote island emergencies, facing a volcanic eruption that leaves 79 people stranded.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoji Yamada\u0026#39;s \u0026#34;TOKYO Taxi\u0026#34; streams exclusively from August 10, featuring Chieko Baisho and Takuya Kimura in a story about a taxi driver and an elderly passenger on a one-day journey. The Assassination Classroom film, part of the 10th anniversary project, arrives August 7 with returning voice cast including Jun Fukuyama. Prime Originals include \u0026#34;Mystery Arena\u0026#34; from August 14, starring Mana Ashida and Nobuyuki Suzuki, and \u0026#34;Tomodachi 100-nin Yoberu kana?\u0026#34; season 2 from August 28, hosted by Shota Sotaro and Bakarhythm. The lineup also includes the Reacher season 4 premiere on August 12 and the Kamen Rider film collection on August 29.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatrical Version TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room - Nankai Mission\u003c/strong\u003e: Exclusive streaming from August 12; grossed over 5.29 billion yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOKYO Taxi\u003c/strong\u003e: Exclusive streaming from August 10; directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Chieko Baisho and Takuya Kimura\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssassination Classroom: Everyone\u0026#39;s Time\u003c/strong\u003e: Exclusive streaming from August 7; 10th anniversary project third installment\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMystery Arena\u003c/strong\u003e: Prime Original exclusive from August 14; starring Mana Ashida and Nobuyuki Suzuki\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomodachi 100-nin Yoberu kana? Season 2\u003c/strong\u003e: Prime Original exclusive from August 28; hosted by Shota Sotaro and Bakarhythm\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReacher Season 4\u003c/strong\u003e: Prime Original exclusive from August 12\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Long Walk\u003c/strong\u003e: Exclusive from August 21; based on Stephen King\u0026#39;s novel\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"The TOKYO MER sequel, which grossed over 5.29 billion yen, hits Prime Video on August 12, just days before the third film's theatrical release on August 21.","twitterPost":"Yoji Yamada's 91st film 'TOKYO Taxi' with Baisho and Kimura streams exclusively on Prime Video from August 10. A one-day taxi ride becomes a life-changing journey.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Prime Video's August lineup brings exclusive streams of the 5.29 billion yen TOKYO MER sequel, Yoji Yamada's TOKYO Taxi, and the Assassination Classroom 10th anniversary film. 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