Aug 21 2018

Gou Ayano, Hana Sugisaki and Koichi Sato cast in movie “Paradise”

Gou Ayano, Hana Sugisaki and Koichi Sato are cast in crime film “Paradise” (“Rakuen”). The film is based on two short stories from “A Collection of Crime Stories” by Shuichi Yoshida  and directed by Takahisa Zeze. The film revolves around two kidnappings that took place over a 12 year period along the same road. Gou Ayano plays Takeshi, a suspect in the second kidnapping. Hana Sugisaki plays Tsumugi. She was with the girl prior to the first kidnapping. Koichi Sato plays town resident Zenjiro. Filming for the movie begins September 10, 2018 and finishes October, 2018.

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

Jul 4 2018

Trailer for live-action film “Perfect World”

Trailer added for live-action film “Perfect World” starring Takanori Iwata (‘J Soul Brothers’ and ‘EXILE’) and Hana Sugisaki. Movie is based on manga series “Perfect World” by Rie Aruga and directed by Kenji Shibayama. The supporting cast for the film has also been revealed today and they will Kenta SugaSei Ashina, MagiAya Omasa, Kazue Ito, Mantaro Koichi and Naomi Zaizen. In addition, the trailer reveals the movie’s theme song which is “Perfect World” by Japanese girl group E-girls.

“Perfect World” will be released October 5, 2018 in Japan.

Jun 8 2018

Teaser trailer and poster for omnibus film “Ten Years Japan”

Teaser trailer and poster added for upcoming omnibus film “Ten Years Japan.” The film is produced by Hirokazu Koreeda who just won the top prize at this year;s Cannes Film Festival for his film “Shoplifters.” The film features 5 short stories dealing with issues like A.I., nuclear power, digital society, aging society and military draft. Cast members include Satoru Kawaguchi, Jun Kunimura, Hana Sugisaki, Chizuru Ikewaki and Taiga.

“Ten Years Japan” will be released sometime this autumn in Japan.

May 4 2018

Hana Sugisaki, Taiga, Satoru Kawaguchi, Chizuru Ikewaki and Jun Kunimura cast in omnibus film “Ten Years Japan”

Hana Sugisaki, Taiga, Satoru Kawaguchi, Chizuru Ikewaki and Jun Kunimura are cast in omnibus film “Ten Years Japan.” The movie will consist of 5 different segments and includes directors Akiyo Fujimura and Kei Ishikawa. The film is also produced by award-winning director Hirokazu Koreeda. Topics in the omnibus film cover Japan’s aging population, air pollution, artificial intelligence, & military service, all told in unique stories.

“Ten Years Japan” will be released sometime this autumn in Japan.

Apr 20 2018

Trailer for live-action film “Bleach”

Main trailer for live-action film “Bleach” starring Sota Fukushi and Hana Sugisaki. With the release of the main trailer, the theme song for the movie has been revealed which is “Mosquito Bite” by Japanese rock band Alexandros. The theme song plays in the main trailer as well.

“Bleach” opens July 20, 2018 in Japan.

Mar 26 2018

Teaser trailer #2 for TBS live-action drama series “Boys Over Flowers Season 2”

Teaser trailer #2 added for TBS live-action drama series “Boys Over Flowers Season 2” (“Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season”) starring Hana Sugisaki, Sho Hirano and Taishi Nakagawa. The drama series is based on webcomic “Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season” by Yoko Kamio, which is a sequel to popular manga “Hana Yori Dango.” Teaser trailer #2 shows actual footage from the drama series for the first time.

“Boys Over Flowers Season 2” first airs April 17, 2018 in Japan.

Mar 9 2018

Ryo Yoshizawa, Taichi Saotome and Miyavi cast in live-action film “Bleach”

First batch of supporting actors has been announced for upcoming live-action film “Bleach” starring Sota Fukushi and Hana Sugisaki. Now cast in supporting roles are Ryo Yoshizawa, Taichi Saotome and Miyavi.

For “Bleach,” Ryo Yoshizawa will play Uryu Ishida. He is classmates with Ichigo Kurosaki (Sota Fukushi) and a top student, but he is in fact a descendant of the Quincy tribe. The Quincy tribe are bitter rivals of Soul Reapers.

Taichi Saotome will play Renji Abarai. He is a Soul Reaper and a subordinate of Byakuya Kuchiki (Miyavi). Renji Abarai is also a childhood friend of Rukia Kuchiki (Hana Sugisaki).

Miyavi will play Byakuya Kuchiki. He is calm, cold-hearted and a strict Soul Reaper. His younger sister is Rukia Kuchiki. In order to bring Rukia Kuchiki back, he appears in front of Ichigo Kurosaki.

“Bleach” will be released July 20, 2018 in Japan.

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