The additional cast members for Ayase Haruka’s upcoming film, ‘Himitsu no Akko-chan‘, have been revealed!
In the movie, Akko-chan transforms into a 22-year-old college student who works for a cosmetics company. The executive director of the company will be played by Tanihara Shosuke, the security guard by Tsukaji Muga, and Akko-chan’s rival by Fukiishi Kazue.
Also, Kagawa Teruyuki will challenge himself by taking on the role of “the spirit of the mirror”, a character that only appears in the original manga series.
‘Himitsu no Akko-chan’ is based on Akatsuka Fujio’s popular manga of the same title that was first serialized in the manga magazine, ‘Ribbon‘, back in 1962. The original story revolves around an elementary school girl who loves fashion. After receiving a magical compact mirror, she is able to transform into whatever she wishes.
It was also revealed that Yoshida Riko will portray the 10-year-old Akko-chan, and her mother will be played by Horiuchi Keiko. Aside from these characters, the movie will star Osugi Ren as the former company president, Uchida Shungiku as the Prime Minister, Hijii Mika as an office lady, Kakizawa Hayato as a school teacher, and Motai Masako as a key person in the film.
‘Himitsu no Akko-chan’ will be directed by Kawamura Yasuhiro and written by Yamaguchi Masatoshi. It is scheduled to open in theaters on September 1st.
More cast members have been unveiled for Kanjani8’s movie “Eight Ranger,” which was first announced last month. The new additions include Higashiyama Noriyuki in his first villain role and Becky as the story’s heroine.
“Eight Ranger,” also known as “Eito Ranger,” is based on a series of skits that Kanjani8 has performed during their concerts. The skits involve the group’s members playing superheroes who battle an evil organization.
The movie is set in a fictional city in the near future, where the “Eight Ranger” team must fight against a terrorist group known as “Dark Crusade.” Higashiyama will play the villainous leader of that group, whose activities include selling slaves. Meanwhile, Becky will cast aside her usual cheerful image as she plays a female police detective with a dark past.
The other newly announced cast members are Renbutsu Misako as a detective who admires heroes, Takenaka Naoto and Tayama Ryosei as police chiefs, Ishibashi Renji as the chairman of the vigilante “Hero Association,” and Ueshima Ryuhei as a hero candidate.
It was already revealed previously that Tachi Hiroshi will play a legendary hero named Captain Silver.
“Eight Ranger” is scheduled for theatrical release on July 28.
AKB48’s Matsubara Natsumi, Idoling!!!’s Yokoyama Rurika, SUPER☆GiRLS’s Miyazaki Rina, and AeLL.’s Shinozaki Ai will participate in the live action film of Yamada Yusuke’s popular novel “Kotsutsubo”. It’s rare for members of different idol groups to meet and act in a movie together. This will be a treat for all of their fans.
The film is about a curse, that if the ashes (bone powder from cremation) of a certain urn are sprinkled on someone, that person will surely die within three days. It shows female high school students keep getting killed off one by one, and the resulting attempt to break the curse.
This will be Matsubara’s first movie and first time in the lead role, “I originally wanted to be an actress and then I joined AKB, so this makes me really happy. I want this to be a great film for my career, so I don’t lose to the other members.”
The press was invited to the final day of shooting on February 22nd in Hakone, Kanagawa at a closed school. The crew was on a bullet schedule, filming the movie in just a week. Matsubara commented, “I don’t feel tired at all, but the dark rings under my eyes look terrible (haha). I would say I did everything, like run and run on this cold mountain road. [The running made me get many scratches].”
Matsubara plays the main character, Eri, “The role is contrastive to my happy self, but I acted and changed the way I walked and the way I glanced and things like that. People that are fans of a specific person don’t really get the chance to see the girls from other groups, but I’m glad that through this film they can have a chance know about the other idols in the idol world.”
Yokoyama plays the lead character’s childhood friend Mitsuko, “This is my first horror movie, so it was interesting to be able to see all the details of special make-up. I wanted to film more.” She also commented about acting with girls from other groups, “Naturally I knew their names and who they were, so I was really looking forward to it. Since we’re fellow idols, some people think we are rivals, but since it felt like we were in school, we were able to become friends.”
Miyazaki, the youngest, also commented, “I have a small body, but the role I play is of a girl with the biggest attitude. I really got into the role, so I hope everyone checks that out.”
Shinozaki is currently doing a lot of work as a gravure idol, “It’s so strange that people would be toying around with a funeral urn and that makes it scary and interesting.” She also celebrated her birthday on set, “They held a surprise birthday party for me! It’s my first time being congratulated while shooting, so that made me feel really glad.”
“Kotsutsubo” will be in theaters on May 26th.
The trailer for Kanjani8’s first movie ‘Eight Ranger’, a Sentai parody corner performed at their concerts.
The movie is scheduled to hit the theater on July 28th, and their trailer was released on April 4th. In the trailer, 7 costumed members make up “Eight Ranger”. The theme song by Kanjani8 is titled, “ER” (Eight Ranger).
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Kanjani8’s popular “Eito Ranger” skits are being turned into a theatrical movie, it has been learned. This will be the first time that the group has starred together in a movie. Director Tsutsumi Yukihiko (“20th Century Boys”) has been attached to the project, which is scheduled for release on July 28 of this year. The “Eito Ranger” skits, which are performed by Kanjani8 as part of their concerts, involve the members playing superheroes battling against an evil organization. The skits are full of comedy, as they parody other tokusatsu (special effects) hero shows. The movie will apparently be set in a fictional city in the year 2035. While the story will be a human drama involving their battle against a terrorist organization, the movie will also include side stories for each of the members. In addition, actor Tachi Hiroshi (61) has been cast as a legendary hero named Captain Silver. Filming for “Eito Ranger” is scheduled to start on March 6.
Pokémon anime film’s official website had started streaming the first full trailer for their 15th year anniversary movie, “Gekijōban Pocket Monster Best Wishes! Kyurem Vs Seikenshi Keldeo.” (Pokémon: Black & White the Movie - Kyurem Vs. the Sacred Sword Master Keldeo) The trailer which was revealed on Thursday, will feature the new legendary Pokémon, Keldeo. The movie premieres on July 14, along with Meloetta to Kirakira Recital. (Meloetta and the Sparkling Recital) The short 2D theatrical short film will be the first in 9 years to premiere with a Pokémon Film since 2003. Featuring on Pokémon creatures, the story of Meloetta to Kirakira Recital will revolve around the extremely rare telekinetic Pokémon Meloetta.
The film will feature co-star Pikachu, Oshawott, Axew, Totodile, Chikorita, Torchic, Piplup and other popular Pokémon creatures.
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