It had been in the air for some time, and now the confirmation of the special film project has arrived Shiranai Kanojo (Love at second sight) involving the good singer-songwriter Nation in the peculiar role, this time, of the leading actress.
This is the remake of a Franco-Belgian film that will be directed by Takahiro Miki (Six months and a year); in the leading role, alongside Nationwe will see the actor and idol Kento Nakajima.
Curiosity: the film is inspired by the 2019 Franco-Belgian film “Mon Inconnue”.
The setting is moved to modern Japan and some of the characterizations are changed from the original.
Riku and Manami fall in love at first sight and get married while they are still in college. They both have big dreams for their future, but while Riku Kanbayashi manages to become a successful author, Manami has no way of making it big in singing, which she loves madly.
One day, after an argument between the two, Riku finds himself in a parallel world where he and Manami have never met; Minami Maezono is a talented singer-songwriter with a well-established career, but she falls in love with another man.
Instead, it is taken care of by the sisters Hong the new project of Netflix which extends between Japan and South Korea: in the roles of the protagonists we will see Sun-Ho Kim, Yoon-Jung Ko and Sota Fukushi.
Ho-jin Joo is a multilingual interpreter with extraordinary language skills including English, Japanese and Italian.
He began working for star Moo-hee Cha as her interpreter.
Their way of seeing love is completely opposite, so much so that it causes numerous misunderstandings to the detriment of the translations.
Announced in the sentimental genre there are also:
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Lion’s Battle – atypical family, disability, siblings, slice-of-life – drama (October 2024)
The new autumn production of TBS will see the talented Yuya Yagira as protagonists (Hannibal) and Ryota Bando (Voice) in the role of two brothers.
In the news gallery we see the official poster and some photos taken on the set.
Curiosity: the very young Tasuku Sato he was instead chosen for the role of Lion through aaudition.
The cast is directed by Toshio Tsuboi (Hana Yori Dango, I will be your bloom).
Hiroto Komori is a man like many others, rather kind, who works as a municipal official. After the sudden death of his parents in an accident, Hiroto lives with his younger brother Michito, who suffers from an autism spectrum disorder; Michito is stubborn and lacks adequate communication with others, but he is also gifted with extraordinary sensitivity and an excellent talent for the arts. The young man works as an artist in a small structure; Hiroto lives for him and tries to keep up with him, spending serene and peaceful days. One day, a child appears in front of them who introduces himself as Lion: Hiroto decides to welcome him into their family.
Announced in the family / comedy / drama genre there are also:
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Smells like green spirit – LGBT+ themes, psychological, homosexuality, bullying, self-discovery, crossdressing, school – drama (September 1, 2024)
MBS produces the TV version of the manga of the same name by Saburō Nagai, unpublished in Italy.
Tova Araki (Rurouni Kenshin The Beginning) and Shunta Sono (Cosmetic Playlover) play the two protagonists.
Mashima is a boy from the provinces who is bullied by some of his classmates because, due to his androgynous features and his long black hair, he is suspected of being gay. However, behind the suspicions and appearances, Mashima actually likes boys, and for this reason he cannot stand the abuse and instead seeks comfort in secret pastimes. Among these is cross dressing, which helps him feel more comfortable with himself. One day Mashima loses a lipstick and finds it the next day in the hands of Kirino, one of the bullies in his class, intent on trying it on secretly on the roof of the school. The two, having become aware of each other’s secret, begin a journey of growth to learn to accept themselves.
Announced on the boys’ love / LGBT+ themes genre there are also:
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- In 2025 Tokyo Revengers will return to the theater with the musical Tokyo Revengers #2 Bloody Halloween which will cover the manga’s eponymous story arc: the show will be performed at The Galaxy Theater in Tokyo from March 28 to April 6, and then in Kyoto at the Kyoto Theater from April 11 to 13.
- The direction it will be of Kaori Miura con Muck Akazawa to the screenplay and the lyrics.
- Ryohei Takenaka It will be Takemichi Hanagaki, Ryo Kitamura will play Manjiro Sano and Tenth Isaac will be Ken Ryūgūji.
- The movie Baby Assassin 3: Nice Days was screened at the 23rd New York Asian Film Festival last July, where it received il Daniel A. Craft Award awarded to the best action films; it is the first time that a Japanese film has received this recognition.
- It is none other than Goro Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli to have busy of the logo design of the charity 24 Hour Television NTVused on T-shirts sold for the event that aired in late August. The 2024 theme was “Can Love Save the Earth?”
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