Teaser poster for upcoming live-action film “Friends Games” starring Ryo Yoshizawa, Rio Uchida & Yuki Yamada. Movie is based on manga series “Tomodachi Gemu” by Mikoto Yamaguchi and Yuki Sato. In addition, companion live-action TVK drama series “Friends Games” is now set to first air April 6, 2017. Live-action film “Friends Games” will be released sometime this year in South Korea.
Trailer added for upcoming movie “Confession of Murder” starring Tatsuya Fujiwara & Hideaki Ito. Movie is a remake of 2012 South Korean film “Confession of Murder” which stars Park Si-Hoo & Jung Jae-Young in the lead roles.
“Confession of Murder” opens June 10, 2017 in Japan.
Sota Fukushi is cast in new movie “The Travelling Cat Chronicles” (literal title). The movie is based on a novel “Tabineko Ripoto” by Hiro Arikawa (“Hankyu Railways“/”Library Wars“) and directed by Koichiro Miki. Director Koichiro Miki previously adapted Hiro Arikawa’s novel “Shokubutsu Zukan” into 2016 film “Evergreen Love.” Story for “The Travelling Cat Chronicles” follows Satoru played by Sota Fukushi. He decides to give up his cat Nana and looks for a new home Nana. His past and secret is revealed at this time.
“The Travelling Cat Chronicles” will be released next year in Japan via Shochiku.
Tomoya Nagase (‘TOKIO’) is cast in new movie “The Flying Tire” (literal title). The movie is based on novel “Soratobu Taiya” by Jun Ikeido (“Hanzawa Naoki“) and directed by Katsuhide Motoki. Novel “Soratobu Taiya” was previously adapted into 2008 WOWOW drama series “The Flying Tire” starring Toru Nakamura and Seiichi Tanabe. Story for movie “The Flying Tire” follows trucking company owner Tokuro Akamatsu (Tomoya Nagase). A tire comes off one of his trucks and kills passengers in another car. While poor maintenance is initially blamed as the culprit, Tokuro Akamatsu uncovers a more disturbing answer involving the car manufacturer.
“The Flying Tire” will be released 2018 in Japan.
Here’s character visuals of Yuya Yagira, Kankuro Nakamura and Ryo Yoshizawa for upcoming live-action film “Gintama.” The actors play Toshiro Hijikata (Yuya Yagira), Isao Kondo (Kankuro Nakamura) and Sogo Okita (Ryo Yoshizawa) respectively. The three are all members of special forces Shinsengumi. Their job is to keep public order and security.
“Gintama” opens July 14, 2017 in Japan.
Asami Usuda, Taiga and Joe Odagiri are cast in live-action film “Pumpkin and Mayonnaise” (literal title). Movie is based on a manga series “Kabocha to Mayonezu” by Kiriko Nananan and directed by Masanori Tominaga. For manga artist Kiriko Nananan, this is her third live-action film adaption following 2006 movie “Strawberry Shortcakes” and 2003 film “Blue.” Also cast in supporting roles are Ken Mitsuishi, Kurumi Shimizu, Koudai Asaka & Ryuya Wakaba.
Story for the film follow the relationship between Tsuchida (Asami Usuda), Seiichi (Taiga) and Hagio (Joe Odagiri). Tsuchida works at a hostess bar without her boyfriend Seiichi knowing. Seiichi is a musician, but he is in a musical rut and doesn’t have a job. Tsuchida then meets her ex-boyfriend Hagio (Joe Odagiri).
“Pumpkin and Mayonnaise” will be released November, 2017 in Japan.
Trailer added for live-action film “Teiichi no Kuni The Movie” starring Masaki Suda. Movie is based on manga series “Teiichi no Kuni” by Usamaru Furuya and directed by Akira Nagai (“Judge!“/”If Cats Disappeared From the World“). Live-action film “Teiichi no Kuni The Movie,” follows Teiichi Akaba (Masaki Suda) as he vies to become the student president of a prestigious private high school.
“Teiichi no Kuni The Movie” opens April 29, 2017 in Japan.
Trailer added for upcoming movie “Four Seasons Story” starring Shono Hayama & Hirona Yamazaki. Movie is based on 2009 song “Shunkashuto” by hip-hop duo Hilcrhyme. In the promotional photo above, DJ Katsu & Toc from Hilcrhyme sit next to Shono Hayama and Hirona Yamazaki
“Four Seasons Story” will be released April 8, 2017 in Japan.
Main trailer added for upcoming movie “Hurricane Polimar” starring Junpei Mizobata & Yuki Yamada. Movie centers around ex-street fighter now private investigator Takeshi Yoroi (Junpei Mizobata). He possesses a special polymar suit that transforms into Hurrican Polymar.
“Hurricane Polimar” is now scheduled to open May 13, 2017 in Japan.
Teaser trailer added for upcoming live-action film “Sensei!” starring Toma Ikuta & Suzu Hirose. Movie is based on manga series “Sensei!” by Kazune Kawahara and directed by Takahiro Miki. Meanwhile, still image above is the first of Suzu Hirose in the movie.
“Sensei!” will open October 28, 2017 in Japan.