Haruta & Chika (film)

Haruta & Chika is a 2017 Japanese youth mystery film directed by Masahide Ichii, based on the HaruChika mystery novel series by Sei Hatsuno. The film stars Shori Sato of the idol group Sexy Zone as Haruta Kamijo and Kanna Hashimoto as Chika Homura.

The film revolves around two high school students, Haruta, a brilliant and charming horn player, and Chika, an aspiring flutist, who are working to revive their school's concert band. As they recruit new members and practice, they become entangled in a series of mysterious incidents within the school. Haruta, with his sharp intellect, and Chika, with her determination and naiveté, work together to solve these mysteries, often drawing upon their musical knowledge and skills.

The film is a live-action adaptation of the popular HaruChika series, which includes both novels and an anime adaptation. While retaining the core characters and mystery-solving elements, the film takes some liberties with the plot and character relationships compared to the source material. The film's themes include friendship, dedication to music, and the challenges of adolescence.