The Convenience Store
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| Directed by | Jirô Nagae |
| Screenplay by | Yoshimasa Akamatsu |
| Story by | Chilla’s Art |
| Based on | Night Shift Incident by Chilla's Art |
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| Cinematography | Masayuki Nakazawa |
| Edited by | Masayuki Nakazawa |
| Music by | Daisuke Nishimura |
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| Distributed by | Canter[1] |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
The Convenience Store (Japanese: 夜勤事件) is a 2026 Japanese horror film screenplayed by Yoshimasa Akamatsu and directed by Jirô Nagae.[2] The film is based on the independent video game titled Night Shift Incident.[3] It stars Kotona Minami, Takeo Gozu, Tetta Seki, Terunosuke Takezai, Shunsuke Tanaka, Natsuki Kato, Mai Tezuka.[4] The film follows Yuki, a part-time worker at a convenience store, and the strange experience she has when she encounters a mysterious customer in the middle of the night.[5]
Cast
- Kotona Minami as Yukino[6]
- Tetta Seki as Takuya Funabashi
- Takeo Gozu as Yukio Matsuura
- Shunsuke Tanaka as Kazuki Kondo
- Mai Tezuka
- Atsuko Sakurai as Tamayo Shono
- Natsuki Kato as Kaho Saruwatari
- Terunosuke Takezai as Shinji Saruwatari
Production
The film was produced under a production committee system which included Chilla’s Art, original creators of the horror game the movie adapts, contributing the story and creative direction.[7] Canter, distributor and co-producer, likely involved in funding and logistics and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, helped with production support and possibly marketing/home video distribution.[8] The film theme song titled "Night Shift Incident" performed by Liza.[9]
Filming
The movie was shot primarily in practical sets replicating a convenience store, including both a full-scale interior set and on-location shots. Cinematography was done by Masayuki Nakazawa, focusing on tight, claustrophobic framing. Director Jirō Nagae aimed for a realistic but unsettling style and the production uses practical effects for jump scares and supernatural elements, rather than relying heavily on CGI.[10]
Release
The film was first screened at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya on January 28, 2026,[9] and was released nationwide on February 20, 2026, under Canter[11] and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan.[12][13][14]
References
- ^ "A stage greeting has been scheduled to commemorate the release of the film "Night Shift Incident" on Saturday, February 21st!". Canter. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ Jason, Genki (February 17, 2026). "Yakin jiken The Convenience Store, Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, Kyojo: Requiem, SAI: Disaster, Yamato yo towa ni: Rebel 3199 Part 5: The Incandescent Galactic War, Japanese Film Trailers". Genkinahito. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Chiraz Art's popular horror game "Night Shift Incident" is being adapted into a live-action film. The director will be Nagae Jiro, known for the "Kisaragi Station" series. The film was released on February 20, 2026". September 12, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Yakin Jiken (2026)". Drama-Otaku. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Z世代をざわつかせたホラーゲーム『夜勤事件』を実写映画化 監督は『きさらぎ駅』永江二朗" [The horror game that has shocked Gen Z, "Night Shift Incident," is being made into a live-action film directed by Jiro Nagae, director of "Kisaragi Station."]. Crank-in. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Night Shift Incident The Convenience Store". Eiga. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Night shift incident". ttcg. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "夜勤事件 The Convenience Store". Natalie. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ a b "Completion screening of the film "Night Shift Incident"". Magmoe. January 28, 2026. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Chilla's Artによるホラーゲーム「夜勤事件」，実写映画化決定＆2026年に公開。監督は「きさらぎ駅」の永江二朗氏" [Chilla's Art's horror game "Night Shift Incident" will be adapted into a live-action film and released in 2026. The director will be Jiro Nagae, director of "Kisaragi Station."]. 4Gamer. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Night Shift Incident The Convenience Store". Fashion Press. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "南琴奈、映画初主演『夜勤事件』 原作ホラーゲームの世界観を切り取った特報解禁". Oricon. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "夜勤事件 The Convenience Store". Aeon Cinema. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ Zotomayor, Carlos (October 23, 2025). "Chilla's Art horror game movie adaptation The Convenience Store gets new trailer and screening date". AUTOMATON. Retrieved February 19, 2026.