SP: The Motion Picture

SP: The Motion Picture

Year: 2010

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Takafumi Hatano

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During a charity event for land‑mine eradication in Roppongi Hills, Kaoru works security with officers Soichiro Ogata, Eri Sasamoto, Takahumi Yamamoto and Mitsuo Ishida. He suddenly senses a menacing presence, suffers a severe headache and dizziness, a reaction linked to the childhood trauma of his parents being killed by terrorists.

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1

Kaoru opposes Ogata; cryptic warning

Kaoru Inoue confronts Soichiro Ogata about his plan, signaling a growing rift between them. Ogata cryptically mutters that 'It couldn't be helped. It was for a greater cause,' foreshadowing a larger manipulation behind political action.

one month earlier
2

Charity event opens at Roppongi Hills

A charity event for landmine eradication is held in an event hall at Roppongi Hills. Kaoru Inoue works security alongside SP officers Soichiro Ogata, Eri Sasamoto, Takahumi Yamamoto, and Mitsuo Ishida. He begins to sense a threatening presence and experiences a severe headache as memories of his parents’ murder return.

during event Event hall, Roppongi Hills
3

Umbrella-wielding man targets the stage

A man in a suit with an umbrella, despite clear skies, moves toward the stage. Kaoru warns Eri Sasamoto, and together they restrain him while confiscating the umbrella. The man slips away, slipping into the crowd and fleeing.

during event Event hall, near stage
4

Chase ends with arrest near subway

Kaoru pursues the suspect to the city center and arrests him near a subway platform. The chase becomes a media sensation as cameras capture the moment. Chief Yoshiharu Nakao later reveals a pipe bomb was hidden in the umbrella.

shortly after disturbance City center, near subway
5

Official reaction to the incident

Prime Minister Yuzou Asada and other officials praise Kaoru for acting decisively, but caution him not to violate proper protocols in the future. The incident triggers a review of security procedures and raises questions about how threats are handled during high-profile events.

same night
6

Evening fundraiser for Kunio Date

That evening, a campaign fund-raising event is held in support of Secretary General Kunio Date. After the event, Takikawa, Anzai, Kaziyama, and Soichiro Ogata convene in a hotel suite to discuss their plan. The group begins coordinating actions aimed at realizing their political goals.

evening Hotel suite
7

Plan discussed: crisis vs soft landing

In the hotel suite, Takikawa argues that the soft-landing approach won’t build the country, while Anzai pushes for a crisis to force a shift in public values. Kunio Date pledges support and orders Ogata to carry out the plan.

evening Hotel suite
8

Investigation into political ties

Ichiro Tanaka begins probing the relationships among Kunio Date, Kaziyama, and the suicide of government official Yuji Nishijima. The inquiry hints at deeper political links behind the looming crisis.

a few days later Police/investigative offices
9

Park meeting and truth revealed

Soichiro Ogata calls Kaoru to meet in a park—the same place where Kaoru’s parents were killed years earlier. Ogata begins to reveal a shocking truth, which Kaoru struggles to understand. The conversation sets the stage for a personal confrontation with the plot.

that night Park
10

Security reassignment to guard Date

The following day, Ogata assigns Kaoru’s Security Police unit (the #4 Security Section) to guard Kunio Date. This expands protection duties and signals a shift from routine guarding to a higher-stakes operation.

the following day Guard detail location
11

Terrorist plot attacks Kaoru and colleagues

That night, the terrorist plot begins attacking Kaoru Inoue and his security team as they carry out the Date guard assignment. The attack tests their resolve and thrusts the plot into urgent action.

that night Around city / Date’s guard area

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