Soften! (2014 Japanese Film)

Soften! (Japanese: ソフテン！) is a 2014 Japanese sports drama film directed by Yasunari Izuma. The film is based on the manga series of the same name written by Mina Itaba, which was first published by Houbunsha on June 7, 2012.

Plot

The story follows the softball team at Nijigaoka High School. Comprising only nine players, the team has never achieved a victory. Faced with the threat of disbandment, the players recruit a school janitor to serve as their temporary coach. Under his guidance, the team members work to improve their individual self-awareness and foster better teamwork.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including Kanon Hanakage, Aika Ota, Mirei Tanaka, Miina, Asako Yamada, Haruka Ando, Saki Shishima, Mai Okamoto, Tomoka Ogura, and Dankan, who portrays the coach.