Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Nov 30 2016

Ryuta Sato and Naomi Nishida cast in live-action film “Daytime Shooting Star”

Ryuta Sato and Naomi Nishida are cast in supporting roles for upcoming live-action film “Daytime Shooting Star” starring Mei Nagano, Shohei Miura & Aran Shirahama. Movie is based on manga series “Hirunaka no Ryuusei” by Mika Yamamori. In the upcoming film, Ryuta Sato will play Yukichi Kumamoto. His character is the uncle of Suzume Yosano (Mei Nagano), whom she begins to live with in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Naomi Nishida will play Satoko Yosano. She is the mother of Suzume Yosano.

Filming for “Daytime Shooting Star” began in early October, 2016 and recently finished. “Daytime Shooting Star” will be released March 24, 2017 in Japan.

 

 

Nov 29 2016

Main trailer for movie “Karera ga Honki de Amu Toki wa”

Main trailer for movie “Karera ga Honki de Amu Toki wa” starring Toma Ikuta, Kenta Kiritani & Rinka Kakihara. Premise for the film follows a young girl named Tomo (Rinka Kakihara) who finds herself alone after her mother abandons her. She goes to her uncle’s (Kenta Kiritani) house and begins to live with him and his transgender girlfriend (Toma Ikuta). Movie is written and directed by Naoko Ogigami.

“Karera ga Honki de Amu Toki wa” will be released February 25, 2017 in Japan.

Nov 27 2016

Jun Shison and Yuta Koseki cast in live-action film “Anonymous Noise”

Jun Shison and Yuta Koseki are cast in upcoming live-action film “Anonymous Noise” starring Ayami Nakajo. Both actors will play characters involved in a love triangle with Nino Arisugawa (Ayami Nakajo).

In live-action film “Anonymous Noise,” Jun Shison will play Kanade Yuzuriha. He holds special feelings for Nino Arisugawa. Yuta Koseki will play Momo Sakaki. He is the first love of Nino Arisugawa. “Anonymous Noise” is based on manga series “Fukumenkei Noizu” by Ryoko Fukuyama.

“Anonymous Noise” will be released autumn, 2017 in Japan.

Nov 24 2016

Teaser trailer for live-action film “Itazurana Kiss The Movie: Campus”

Teaser trailer for live-action film “Itazurana Kiss The Movie: Campus” starring Kanta Sato & Reina Visa. Movie is part 2 in a planned three part trilogy. Part 1 of the trilogy – “Itazurana Kiss The Movie in High School” – opens today in Japan and part 2 is scheduled for release sometime January, 2017 in Japan. Part 3 – “Itazurana Kiss The Movie: Propose” will be released sometime later in 2017.

Nov 24 2016

Character cut of Yudai Chiba in live-action film “Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu”

Here’s a character cut of Yudai Chiba in upcoming live-action film “Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu” co-starring Tao Tsuchiya & Ryota Katayose. In the upcoming film, Yudai Chiba plays Takane Serikawa. He is a medical intern who gives biting remarks. He is also the first love of Setoka Tachibana (Tao Tsuchiya). After many years, he reappears in Setoka Tachibana’s life. “Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu” is based on manga series “Ani ni Ai Saresugite Komattemasu” by Rina Yagami.

“Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu” will be released sometime during summer, 2017 in Japan.

Nov 23 2016

Ayami Nakajo cast in live-action film “Anonymous Noise”

Ayami Nakajo is cast in new live-action film “Anonymous Noise” (“Fukumenkei Noizu”). Movie is based on manga series “Fukumenkei Noizu” by Ryoko Fukuyama and directed by Koichiro Miki (“Evergreen Love“). In the movie “Anonymous Noise,” Ayami Nakajo plays high school freshman Nino Arisugawa. She has a talent as a singer. Nino Arisugawa is then reunited with two childhood friends that now attend the same high school as her. To play her character, Ayami Nakajo underwent voice training in August, 2016 and filming for the movie began November, 2016.

“Anonymous Noise” opens autumn, 2017 in Japan.

Nov 22 2016

Hiroshi Abe cast in movie “Kukai”

Hiroshi Abe is cast in China-Japan co-produced film “Kukai” starring Shota Sometani. Movie is directed by Chen Kaige.

In the film, Hiroshi Abe will play historical figure Nakamaro Abe. He was a scholar, administrator and poet. Nakamaro Abe serves Emperor Xuanzong of Tang as a member of the Japanese mission to the Tang dynasty.

“Kukai” is expected to be released sometime in 2018.

Nov 22 2016

Kento Yamazaki & Alice Hirose cast in movie “Hyoka”

Kento Yamazaki & Alice Hirose are cast in new movie “Hyoka.” The film is based on 2001 novel “Hyoka” by Honobu Yonezawa and directed by Mari Asato. In the film, Kento Yamazaki will play Hotaro Oreki and Alice Hirose will play Eru Chitanda. They are high school students who both join the classic literature club. There, they take on various mysterious related to the school.

“Hyoka” will be released sometime next year in Japan.