The live-action film "Holic xxxHOLiC" will open in theaters on April 29, 2022. The first scene in the film, in which Ryunosuke Kamiki's Kimihiro April 1 and Kou Shibasaki's Yuko Ichihara, the proprietress of a "mise (store)," meet for the first time, has been unveiled. The live-action film "Holic xxxHOLiC" will be released on April 29, 2022. The scene where Kimihiro (played by Ryunosuke Kamiki) and Yuko Iihara (played by Kou Shibasaki), the proprietress of the "mise (store)," meet for the first time has been released for the first time. Holic xxxHOLiC" is a dark fantasy based on the manga by CLAMP, a creative group that has sold more than 14 million copies. Kimihiro (Ryunosuke Kamiki), a high school student who has lived a solitary life because he can see ayakashi that haunt the dark corners of people's hearts, wanders into a "mise" that grants any wish in exchange for a price, and meets the mistress Yuko Ichihara (Kou Shibasaki), who leads him to a mysterious fate. The story is about a man who steps into the world. Mika Ninagawa, director of "Helter Skelter" and "Diner Diner," has taken on the challenge of creating her first live-action film with stunning visuals that are both glamorous and gorgeous. The recently released scene shows the first encounter between Ryunosuke Kamiki's April 1st and Kou Shibasaki's Yuko, the proprietress of the mise-en-scene. As if guided by a beautiful butterfly, April Ichigatsu arrives at the "Mise" and meets the mysterious and beautiful Yuko, the mistress of the "Mise". She says, "I will grant you any wish you want. But you have to pay for it. All those who are granted a wish must pay a price for it. To get something, there must be a price. That is the rule of this world. This scene, in which Yuko's bewitching and aesthetic appearance is captivating, appears early in the play as the scene of the first meeting between April 1st and Yuko. The scene shows how Shibasaki's own dignified presence gives persuasive power to the character of Yuko, a mysterious being who seems to be in a dream. The power of the art, costumes, and decorations, which have been carefully selected to perfection, seem to naturally invite the audience into the bewitchingly beautiful world of this film. Shibasaki, who played the role, commented, "Behind the overwhelming visuals, there are many wonderful lines that make you think about human karma. She also explains that there is no such thing as coincidence in this world, and that everything is inevitable. I played the role while thinking about the important choices we all have to make every day and every second of our lives. We hope you will check out Yuko's lines in the theater, which Shibasaki played with great care. The live-action film "Holic xxxHOLiC" will be released in theaters on April 29, 2022. Film "Holic xxxHOLiC Director: Mika Ninagawa Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kou Shibasaki Hokuto Matsumura Tina Tamaki Shuri/DAOKO Serina Mottola Yuto Isomura Riho Yoshioka Original story: "xxxHOLiC" by CLAMP (serialized in Kodansha's "Young Magazine") Screenplay: Erika Yoshida Music: Shibuya Keiichiro Production: "Holic" Film Partners Distributor: Shochiku Asmik Ace (C) 2022 "HORIC" Film Partners (C) CLAMP, Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD.
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
