Haru is cast in movie “Hotel Royal.” The film is based on 2013 novel “Hotel Royal” by Shino Sakuragi. The novel won the 149th Naoki Prize. Masaharu Take (“100 Yen Love“) will direct the film. Story for the film will be set at a hotel in Hokkaido. Haru will play Masayo Tanaka. Her family owns the hotel and she works at the hotel as well.
“Hotel Royal” will be released winter, 2020 in Japan.
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Mugi Kadowaki and Kiko Mizuhara are cast in movie “Tokyo Noble Girl.” The film is based on 2016 novel “Ano Ko wa Kizoku” by Mariko Yamauchi (“Japanese Girls Never Die“) and directed by Yukiko Sode (“Good Stripes“). The film revolves around two women who live completely different lives and their self-reliance.
“Tokyo Noble Girl” will be released sometime next year in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Hanako Haibara (Mugi Kadowaki) was born and raised in the city of Tokyo. After she gets dumped by her boyfriend, while in her late 20’s, she goes on blind dates to find a man to marry.
Miki Tokioka (Kiko Mizuhara) was born in a province. She studied very hard and entered a prestigious university in Tokyo. She experienced difficult financial times, but she now works at an IT company.
Due to a man, Hanako Haibara and Miki Tokioka meet each other.
Kento Yamazaki, Ryo Yoshizawa, and Kanna Hashimoto are cast in live-action sequel film “Kingdom 2.” All three will reprise their respective roles from the 2019 movie “Kingdom.” Shinsuke Sato will also return to direct the sequel film. Story, other cast members, and the release date will be announced at a later date.
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Gou Ayano and Hiroshi Tachi are cast in movie “Yakuza and The Family.” The film is written and directed by Michihito Fujii (“The Journalist“). The screenplay spans 20 years as it tells a story of a yakuza family. Filming for the movie took place from November to December, 2019 in Numazu, Fuji and Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture.
“Yakuza and The Family” will be released sometime next year in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: A story of yakuza family from 1999 to 2019. Kenji Yamamoto’s (Gou Ayano) father died from using a stimulant drug. His life fell into desperation. Kenji Yamamoto then joined a crime syndicate. There, he meets the gang’s boss Hiroshi Shibasaki (Hiroshi Tachi). Hiroshi Shibasaki reaches out to Kenji Yamamoto and they developed a relationship like father and son. As time passes, Kenji Yamamoto has his own family.
Teaser poster and supporting cast members added for movie “Wish” starring Shinichi Tsutsumi and Yuriko Ishida. The film is based on 2016 novel “Nozomi” by Shusuke Shizukui (“Killing For The Prosecution“) and directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi (“SPEC: Heaven“). Newly announced supporting cast members for the film are Kenshi Okada, Kaya Kiyohara, Masaya Kato, Shota Matsuda, Yoshie Ichige and Raita Ryu. Caption on the teaser poster asks “Is our beloved son a murderer or a victim?”
Out of the new supporting cast members, Kenshi Okada will play the son Tadashi Ishikawa and Kaya Kiyohara will play his sister Miyabi Ishikawa. Masaya Kato will play Detective Teranuma and Shota Matsuda will play Reporter Naito. Yoshio Ichige will play Fumiko, who is the grandmother. Lastly, Raita Ryu will play Takayama, who is the CEO of a construction company.
“Wish” will be released sometime this October in Japan.
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Trailer and poster added for comedy-zombie film “Hachioji Zombies” starring Kenjiro Yamashita, Yuki Kubota, Rei Fujita, and Haruki Kiyama. Movie is written and directed by Osamu Suzuki (“Love x Doc“). The film’s release date is now set for July 17, 2020 in Japan. The film originally was scheduled for release June 5, 2020, but the Covid-19 outbreak caused the release date to be delayed.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Takashi Habuki (Kenjiro Yamashita) aspired to become a dancer, but he kept failing auditions. He gave up on that dream. To think carefully about his life, Takashi Habuki decides to visit Kibo Temple, which is located deep in the mountain. A rule exists, that when nightfall comes, people should not visit the abandoned temple in the back of the Kibo Temple. Rumors exits about the abandoned temple.
One night, Takashi Habuki, who is unable to let go of his dream of becoming a dancer, goes to the abandoned temple and begins to dance. 8 handsome zombies appears in front of him.
Tao Tsuchiya is cast for the lead role in movie “Aishu Cinderella.” The film is also scripted and directed by Ryohei Watanabe (“The Antique“). Tao Tsuchiya will play main character Koharu Fukuura in the film. She goes through an extremely turbulent period before she marries someone who is like a prince to her, but she finds trouble again.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Koharu Fukuura (Tao Tsuchiya) works at city hall. She has ordinary days, where she isn’t particularly happy or miserable. Overnight, her life completely changes. Her grandfather collapses, her father is arrested for driving while intoxicated, and her house burns down. She also witnesses her boyfriend having an affair with her colleague. She loses everything that night. Koharu Fukuura is now full of despair. At that time, she meets Doctor Daigo. He raises his 8-year-old daughter Hikari alone and he proposes to Koharu. He is like a prince to her. She accepts his proposal and they enjoy happy days together, but, one day, she commits a vicious crime.
“Aishu Cinderella” will be released Spring, 2021 in Japan.
Teaser poster and two teaser trailers added for movie “A Beloved Wife” starring Gaku Hamada, Asami Mizukawa, and Chise Niitsu. The film is based on novel “Chibusa ni Ka“ by screenwriter Shin Adachi (“100 Yen Love“) and also directed by Shin Adachi.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Gota (Gaku Hamada) is an unpopular scriptwriter. He has been married to Chika (Asami Mizukawa) for 10 years and they have a daughter Aki (Chise Niitsu). Their marriage life is not very good. Gota tries to make his relationship with Chika better, but Chika looks down on him for not being able to earn money. One day, Gota has a chance to travel to Kagawa Prefecture to write a screenplay. He persuades Chika and Aki to go with him to Kagawa Prefecture, but he faces an unexpected case.
“A Beloved Wife” will be released September 11, 2020 in Japan.
Teaser trailer and visual added for movie “I Don’t Have Any Money Left in My Retirement Account” (literal title) starring Yuki Amami. The film is based on 2015 novel “Rogo no Shikin ga Arimasen” by Miu Kakiya and directed by Tetsu Maeda (“I Don’t Have Any Money Left in My Retirement Account“). 18 new supporting cast members have been announced for the film and are listed on AsianWiki.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Atsuko (Yuki Amami) is an ordinary housewife. She is married to Akira and they have a daughter and son. Atsuko saves money for their retirement from her husband’s salary and her earnings from part-time work. She is thrifty when it comes to money. Atsuko believes her life will be peaceful after retirement, but things change. She has to spend money on her daughter Mayumi’s wedding and her father-in-law’s funeral. Their retirement savings is reduced significantly. Making things even worse, Atsuko and her husband lose their jobs.
“I Don’t Have Any Money Left in My Retirement Account” opens September 18, 2020 in Japan.
Teaser poster added for movie “Mio-Tsukushi Ryouri-Chou” starring Honoka Matsumoto and Nao. The film is based on novel series “Mi wo Tsukushi Ryoricho” by Kaoru Takada and directed by Haruki Kadokawa. The movie’s theme song has also been announced, which is “Chirite Nao” performed by Aoi Teshima. Movie’s teaser trailer can be viewed at AsianWiki.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: When Mio (Honoka Matsumoto) was young, she lost her parents in a great flood and also became separated from her best friend Noe (Nao). Afterwards, Mio found her talent in cooking and eventually became a cook. Meanwhile, Noe has become an oiran (high-ranking courtesan).
“Mio-Tsukushi Ryouri-Chou” will be released October 16, 2020 in Japan.
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