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Miyazaki Aoi, Kutsuna Shiori, Ando Sakura, Fukiishi Kazue co-star in “Petal Dance”

Director Ishikawa Hiroshi recently finished shooting a new film called “Petal Dance,” starring Miyazaki Aoi (26), Kutsuna Shiori (19), Ando Sakura (26), and Fukiishi Kazue (29). This is Ishikawa’s first theatrical film since “Su-ki-da” in 2006, which also starred Miyazaki.

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Sashihara Rino’s “Muse no Kagami” gets a movie

The NTV drama series “Muse no Kagami,” starring AKB48 member Sashihara Rino (19), is being turned into a movie this summer. Other than the AKB48 documentary films, this will be Sashihara’s first appearance in a movie.

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Higashiyama Noriyuki, Becky join “Eight Ranger” cast

More cast members have been unveiled for Kanjani8’s movie “Eight Ranger,” which was first announced last month. The new additions include Higashiyama Noriyuki in his first villain role and Becky as the story’s heroine.

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Shibasaki Kou, Maki Yoko, Terajima Shinobu in “Su-chan” movie adaptation

Masuda Miri’s popular four-panel manga series “Su-chan” is being adapted as a theatrical film, starring Shibasaki Kou (30), Maki Yoko (29), and Terajima Shinobu (39). The movie will be titled “Su-chan Mai-chan Sawako-chan” and will focus on three of the … Continue reading

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Matsuzaka Tori to star in movie “Tsunagu”

Actor Matsuzaka Tori (23) will be the sole star of a movie for the first time. He will lead the stellar cast of “Tsunagu,” directed by Hirakawa Yuichiro (“ROOKIES”). The film is an adaptation of Tsujimura Mizuki’s 2010 novel of … Continue reading

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Nakayama Miho, Mukai Osamu star in love story in Paris

Popular screenwriter Kitagawa Eriko (“Long Vacation”) is writing and directing a new film, starring actress Nakayama Miho (42) and Mukai Osamu (30). Titled “Atarashii Kutsu wo Kawanakucha,” the movie will be a love story about a couple with a large … Continue reading

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Fukuyama Masaharu to star in next Koreeda Hirokazu film

Acclaimed director Koreeda Hirokazu (“Nobody Knows,” “Air Doll”) is working on a new film that will star singer and actor Fukuyama Masaharu, it has been learned. This will be Fukuyama’s first lead role in a movie since “Yougisha X no … Continue reading

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