Sun, November 9, 2008 (3:30am EST)
Young actor Shunsuke Daito has been chosen to lead in a new movie by director Atsushi Kaneshige, titled "Fujoshi Kanojo." He will co-star with actress Wakana Matsumoto.
As the title suggests, the story focuses on a young man whose girlfriend is an otaku. Daito plays a college student referred to as "boku," while Matsumoto plays the anime/manga-loving OL called "Y-ko." The story is based on a blog-turned-book by writer Pentabu.　The book has also been done as a manga.
The movie is scheduled to start filming on the 19th, with theatrical release planned for next spring.
As the title suggests, the story focuses on a young man whose girlfriend is an otaku. Daito plays a college student referred to as "boku," while Matsumoto plays the anime/manga-loving OL called "Y-ko." The story is based on a blog-turned-book by writer Pentabu.　The book has also been done as a manga.
The movie is scheduled to start filming on the 19th, with theatrical release planned for next spring.
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