Yuya Yagira & Min Tanaka cast in biopic film “Hokusai”

Yuya Yagira and Min Tanaka are cast in biopic film “Hokusai.” The film is based on the life of 19th century artist Katsushika Hokusa and directed by Hajime Hashimoto (“Aibou: X-Day“). Below is an image of Katsushika Hokusa’s iconic woodblock print “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.” For the film, Yuya Yagira will play Katsushika Hokusa as a young man and Min Tanaka will play Katsushika Hokusa in his older days. Also cast in supporting roles for the film are Hiroshi Abe, Eita and Hiroshi Tamaki.

“Hokusai” will be released summer, 2020 in Japan.