A joint project between Amazon and Toei to reach the world
Amazon and Toei have started a joint project to make Oshinoko into a live-action film! In the winter of 2024, the drama series will be exclusively distributed worldwide on Amazon’s Prime Video, and the movie will be released in theaters distributed by Toei.
[Oshi no Ko]which began serialization in Weekly Young Jump in 2020 under the joint names of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, has a fantastic setting and shocking depictions of reincarnated as the “Oshi no Ko” of the legendary idol Ai. The suspense elements and the unparalleled, innovative story that cuts into the complex world of “entertainment” are shocking, and it has become popular among a wide range of generations. In addition, the live-feeling content that seems to be linked to modern society has attracted a lot of attention, and as of January 2024, the comic has sold a total of 15 million copies. In addition, the anime aired in 2023 has become a hot topic for its extremely faithful story, delicate and beautiful illustrations, and anime-original live scenes. The song “Idol”, written by the music unit YOASOBI as the opening theme song for the anime, became popular all over the world, largely due to the fact that it became the first Japanese song to top the US Billboard Global Chart. .
And it has been announced that “Oshi-no-ko”, who has made a rapid progress and is a social phenomenon, will finally be made into a live-action movie!
The main character is Umion Sakurai. In addition to a wide range of activities such as starting a band and opening a YouTube channel, in recent years he has also appeared on “VIVANT” (2023/TBS) and “Ao Haru Ride Season 1” (2023/WOWOW). He has steadily built up a career as an actor, and in this work he plays Aqua, who sneaks into the entertainment world in order to uncover the truth behind the death of his mother, Ai.
Asuka Saito plays the role of the legendary idol Ai, who is the unwavering center of the idol group “B Komachi” and has a natural brilliance. Since graduating from Nogizaka46 last year, she has displayed multiple talents such as being a regular model for the magazine “Sweet” and serving as the host of “Hamasuka Broadcasting Club” (ANB/2021~), and has also excelled in the acting industry with her delicate and accurate acting skills. Saito, who has a strong presence, plays a charismatic idol.
Nagisa Saito plays Ruby, Aqua’s twin sister who dreams of becoming an idol like her late mother Ai. Her mysterious performance as Yua in the drama “Tomorrow, I’m Someone’s Girlfriend” (MBS / 2022), which she took on while working with the idol group “=LOVE” from which she graduated last year, received a great response. After graduating from the group, she has been active as an actress, appearing in the movies “Kai Uso Nikki” (2023) and “The Best Student ~The Last Dance with 1 Year to Live~” (Nippon Television/2023).
Nanoka Hara plays the role of Kana Arima, who has been active in the entertainment industry as a child actress since she was young and will start her idol career with Ruby. Since making his debut as a child actor in 2009, he has gained attention with his solid acting skills, including the movie “The Sparrow’s Door Shut” (2022), the NHK Taiga Drama “What Should I Do With Ieyasu” (2023), and the movie “Don’t Call It a Mystery” (2023). Appeared on numerous occasions.
Mizuki Kayashima plays the role of Akane Kurokawa, an actress who belongs to “Gekidan Ralalai” and is in love with Aqua. She is an exclusive model for the magazine “Seventeen” and was selected as the 14th CM girl for “Zexy”. She gained attention for her mysterious role in “Guru no Musume” (MBS / 2022), and turned heels in “One year after being the best teacher, I was beaten by a student” (Nippon TV / 2023). She became a hot topic with her passionate performance in the role.
He plays the role of MEM Cho, who is a popular YouTuber and an idol along with Ruby and Kana. She is widely active as an artist, talent, actor, voice actor, and model, and is charismatic and popular among young women. As an artist, she released “Chu, Diversity.” in November 2022, and she also appeared at the 74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen at the end of last year.
A special visual based on the cover of the original comic has also been released!
Furthermore, Akasaka Aka’s comment has also arrived!
Regarding the live-action adaptation, Aka Akasaka said, “In this live-action adaptation of Oshi no Ko, Oshi no Ko is a work that makes various references to the entertainment world.Also, regarding the live-action adaptation of the manga work, I’ve mentioned it. I don’t only say good things. I also say critical things. Therefore, I thought that Oshi no Ko might not be made into a live-action movie. When I was told that they were going to make it into a live-action film, I wanted to ask the cast and production team, “Are you sure it’s okay?” I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who accepted my request. ”, he expressed his surprise at the live-action film adaptation, and added, “A work called Oshinoko, which is set in the entertainment world, was created not from the perspective of a manga artist, but by people who are actually in the entertainment industry, in the real world.” I’m very interested in what it feels like to be deaf and what the finished product will be like. I’m sure you are too, right? I hope we can find out the answer together.” Comments are posted.
This is the first time that Amazon and Toei have teamed up to bring Japan’s proud “Oshi no Ko” to the world as entertainment, turning it into a live-action drama series and movie, and distributing it worldwide. In addition to the drama series, the company is also aiming to release the movie worldwide. There is no doubt that this challenging initiative will become a big project not only in Japan but around the world! Please stay tuned for further updates!
Akasaka Aka full comment
Regarding this live-action adaptation of Oshi no Ko,
[Oshi no Ko]is a work that makes various references to the entertainment world.
It also touches on the live-action adaptation of manga works.
I’m not saying only good things. He also says critical things.
So, I thought that maybe Oshi no Ko would never be made into a live-action movie.
Under these circumstances, when I was asked to make a live-action film,
To all the cast and production staff
I felt like asking, “Are you sure you’re okay?”
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who accepted my request.
A work called Oshi no Ko, which is set in the entertainment world,
Not from the perspective of a manga artist, but from the perspective of the entertainment industry.
What kind of feelings do people in the actual field have when it comes to creating something?
And what is the result?
I’m very interested.
Isn’t it the same for everyone?
I would like to see the answer together with you.
Cast profile
Aqua role: Kaito Sakurai
He has been involved in a wide range of activities, including opening Instagram and YouTube channels as a model and as an individual, and was active in music as a drummer for the band “Inner Journey” until last year. He began his career as an actor in earnest with his appearance in “Yukiru” (2021). He also appeared on TBS’s “VIVANT” (2023). He will appear in the Netflix drama “Kimi ni Todoke” (2023) and will play the lead role in the drama “Ao Haru Ride” (2023) broadcast on WOWOW. “Narakui” (2022) will be his first film, and “Mr. Kamatsuka, Stretch His Wings” (2022) will be his first foray into theater. In addition, he has expanded his activities to a wide range of genres, including regular appearances on TBS’s “King’s Brunch” and J-WAVE’s “PIA SONAR’S LAB.”
Asuka Saito as Ai
In 2011, he passed the audition for Nogizaka46 and joined the group as the youngest member of the first generation. She is an exclusive model for the fashion magazine “CUTiE” and a regular model for “sweet”. In 2016, she served as the center for Nogizaka46’s 15th single “Hadesakude Summer” for the first time. After that, she led the group as an ace, starring in the 2020 TBS drama series and movie “Don’t touch Eizouken!” and hosting EX “Hamasuka Broadcast Club” from 2021. She will hold her graduation concert in May 2023. As an individual, she is active in a wide range of activities including acting and modeling.
Nagisa Saito as Ruby
Born on July 6, 2003.
Debuted in 2017 as a member of the idol group “=LOVE” produced by Rino Sashihara. She will graduate in January 2023.
In April 2022, while she was still enrolled, she appeared in the MBS/TBS drama “Tomorrow, I’m Someone’s Girlfriend” as Yuatea Takahashi, and she also attracted attention as an actress.
After graduating, she has expanded her career as an actress and voice actor, appearing in the movie “Kaikaku Uso Nikki” and the Nippon TV Z drama “The Best Student: The Last Dance with 1 Year to Live”.
Nanoka Hara as Kana Arima
Born in Tokyo in 2003. She made her debut in the entertainment world in 2009.
He gained attention for his role in the movie “Voice of Sin” (directed by Hiroyasu Doi in 2020), and has since appeared in many films such as “Night Doctor” (CX 21), “True Criminal Flag” (NTV 22), and “Namba MG5” (CX 22). Appeared in the drama. In the animated film “Suzume no Tojimari” (directed by Makoto Shinkai in 2012), she was selected at an audition and served as the voice actress for the main character, Suzume Iwato. She has played the role of Shioji Karishu in the movie “Don’t call it a mystery” (directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama in 2013), and the role of Senhime in the NHK taiga drama “Dosuru Ieyasu” (2013).
Mizuki Kayashima as Akane Kurokawa
Born in 2004, from Nagasaki Prefecture.
Debuted in 2017 after winning the grand prize at an audition sponsored by Amuse.
His main appearances include the dramas “This is Ethics Now.”, “Welcome Back Mone” (2021), “Guru no Musume” (2022), “Tomorrow, I’m Someone’s Girlfriend Season 2” and “The Best Teacher 1 Year Later” , “I was abused by a student” (2023), the movie “I want to be killed by a high school girl” (2022), “Exchange Lie Diary” (2023), etc. She has also appeared in numerous commercials and advertisements, including “Shiseido”, “CHANEL”, “GU”, and “Zexy” as the 14th commercial girl. She is also active as an exclusive model for the magazine “Seventeen”.
MEMcho (Memucho) role
She is widely active as an artist, talent, actor, voice actor, and model, and is charismatic and popular among young women.As an artist, she released “Chu, Diversity.” in November 2022, and she also appeared at the 74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen late last year.
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