Sun, June 17, 2007 (9:42pm EDT)
Actor Ryuta Sato will play the lead role in "Gachi Boy," the upcoming movie from Norihiro Koizumi ("Midnight Sun").
The story is based on a 2004 stage production performed by theater group Modern Swimmers. Sato plays the college student Igarashi, a member of the professional wrestling club. Due to an accident that affects his ability to remember new things, he always forgets the arrangements for each match, causing him to treat each one as a serious contest.
Other cast members include Saeko, Shigeru Izumiya, and Riisa Naka. The picture will open in theaters next spring.
The story is based on a 2004 stage production performed by theater group Modern Swimmers. Sato plays the college student Igarashi, a member of the professional wrestling club. Due to an accident that affects his ability to remember new things, he always forgets the arrangements for each match, causing him to treat each one as a serious contest.
Other cast members include Saeko, Shigeru Izumiya, and Riisa Naka. The picture will open in theaters next spring.
Sun, June 17, 2007 (8:41pm EDT)
A new idol group has recently formed to take advantage of the growing popularity of the fujoshi (basically, female otaku) subculture. The six-member Nakano Fujoshi Sisters is being produced by talento Hanawa, who has now taken to calling himself "Jazzy Hanawa."
The group consists of Yoko Inui, Chiaki Kyan, Yuka Kyomoto, Erika Ura, Suzanne, and Yuka Konan.
Their debut song is titled "GO! FIGHT! Fujoshi Sisters," but it is not scheduled to go on sale until next January. So far, they have been quietly building a fan base by performing at live houses in Nakano, but they are planning a larger show at the Shibuya Boxx on July 7.
The group consists of Yoko Inui, Chiaki Kyan, Yuka Kyomoto, Erika Ura, Suzanne, and Yuka Konan.
Their debut song is titled "GO! FIGHT! Fujoshi Sisters," but it is not scheduled to go on sale until next January. So far, they have been quietly building a fan base by performing at live houses in Nakano, but they are planning a larger show at the Shibuya Boxx on July 7.
Sun, June 17, 2007 (3:54am EDT)
Director Naomi Kawase has reportedly fallen ill due to overwork. Since returning to Japan after taking the Grand Prize at Cannes, she has been constantly approached for interviews and has been traveling back and forth between Tokyo and her home in Nara. She began complaining about her health over a week ago, and now is said to be recovering at home.
Kawase was scheduled to make an appearance at a theater in Shibuya on Saturday, but was unable to attend. It is not sure whether she will appear at the opening of her prize-winning "Mogari no Mori" next weekend.
Kawase was scheduled to make an appearance at a theater in Shibuya on Saturday, but was unable to attend. It is not sure whether she will appear at the opening of her prize-winning "Mogari no Mori" next weekend.
