Here’s a visual (poster) of Fumika Shimizu as Toka Kirishima in upcoming live-action film “Tokyo Ghoul” co-starring Masataka Kubota. For the live-action film, Fumika Shimizu had hair cut short to play Toka Kirishima. Her character is a female high school student and also a ghoul. She works part-time at Cafe Anteiku where Ken Kaneki (Masataka Kubota) goes. The cafe is the place for ghouls to gather.
“Tokyo Ghoul” will be released sometime during summer, 2017 in Japan.
Ryuhei Maruyama (‘Kanjani Eight’) is cast in new movie “Dorobou Yakusha.” The film is directed by Masafumi Nishida. The screenplay is based on the play “Dorobou Yakusha” which was also written and directed by Masafumi Nishida. In the film, Ryuhei Maruyama will play a former thief who now lives a happy life with his girlfriend. Things change when an old colleague forces him to break into the mansion of a picture book writer. Ryuhei Maruyama’s character is caught while breaking in, but is mistaken for the mansion owner.
“Dorobou Yakusha” will be released November, 2017 in Japan.
Here’s a visual (poster) of Masaki Okada as Kotaro Katsura for upcoming live-action film “Gintama” starring Shun Oguri. Standing behind Kotaro Katsura is his pet and partner Elizabeth. Elizabeth is from outer space.
“Gintama” is now set for release July 14, 2017 in Japan.
Trailer added for upcoming movie “Tantei wa, Konya mo Yuuutsuna Yume wo Miru” starring Tomoki Hirose & Tsunenori Aoki. Story for “Tantei wa, Konya mo Yuuutsuna Yume wo Miru” follows two private detectives as they get involved in a case.
“Tantei wa, Konya mo Yuuutsuna Yume wo Miru” will be released March 4, 2017.
Teaser trailer for live-action film “ReLIFE” starring Taishi Nakagawa & Yuna Taira. Movie is based on manga series “ReLIFE” by So Yayoi and directed by Takeshi Furusawa (“Love for Beginners“). Movie follows a 27-year-old man who takes part in research program and takes on the appearance of a high school student.
“ReLIFE” will be released April 15, 2017 in Japan.
Teaser trailer and poster for upcoming movie “A Beautiful Star” starring Lily Franky, Tomoko Nakajima, Kazuya Kamenashi & Ai Hashimoto. Movie is based on novel “Utsukushii Hoshi” by Yukio Mishima and directed by Daihachi Yoshida. The unusual premise for the film follows a family who believes they are from outer space and attempt to save the world from nuclear destruction.
“A Beautiful Star” opens May, 2017 in Japan.
Teaser trailer added for movie “Neko Atsume no Ie” starring Atsushi Ito & Shiori Kutsuna.
In addition, Tomorowo Taguchi, Tae Kimura, Kayoko Okubo and Masahiro Toda have been announced as supporting cast actors for the upcoming film. Tomorowo Taguchi will play Asakusa. He is Michiru’s (Shiori Kutsuna) senior editor. Tae Kimura will play Yoko. She is a pet shop owner. Kayoko Okubo will play a real estate agent.
“Neko Atsume no Ie” will be released April 8, 2017 in Japan.
Dean Fujioka is cast in new movie “Kekkon” (literally “Marriage”). The film is based on 2012 novel by “Kekkon” by Areno Inoue. In the upcoming movie. Dean Fujioka will play main character Kenji Urumi. He uses his good looks to seduce woman and swindle them out of their money through marriage. He works with Ruriko Sengoku (Shuko).
“Kekkon” will be released sometime this summer in Japan.
Erina Mano, Hayato Isomura and Yosuke Sugino are cast in live-action film “Anonymous Noise” starring Ayami Nakajo & Jun Shison. Movie is based on manga series “Fukumenkei Noizu” by Ryoko Fukuyama and directed by Koichiro Miki.
For live-action film “Anonymous Noise,” Erina Mano will play Mio Suguri. Her character is the vocalist for music group “in No hurry to shout” and she has feelings for Yuzu (Jun Shison). After Nino (Ayami Nakajo) appears, Mio decides to quit the band.
Meanwhile, Hayato Isomura will play Ayumi Kurose (nickname “Kuro”). He is the drummer for “in No hurry to shout.” Yosuke Sugino will play Yoshito Haruno (nickname “Haruyoshi”). He is the bassist for “in No hurry to shout” and has feelings Mio.
“Anonymous Noise” will be released November 25, 2017 in Japan.
Teaser trailer added for movie “Shinobi no Kuni” starring Satoshi Ono & Satomi Ishihara. Movie is based on 2008 novel of same name by Ryo Wada & directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura.
“Shinobi no Kuni” will be released July 1, 2017 in Japan.