The ending song for the second week of "Karakai Ute no Takagi-san the Movie" is a cover of the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN's song "TENTAI OBSERVATION", which was switched to the ending song for the second week on June 17. The ending song will change every week for four weeks, and Riyo Takahashi, who plays Mr. Takagi in the TV series, has taken up the challenge of covering a coming-of-age song. The first week's cover song, "Ashita ni Eto no Tobira," became available for download from iTunes Store and other music distribution services on June 17, and will also be included in the theme song CD "'Mr. Takagi the Teasing Girl 3 & The Movie' Cover Song Collection" to be released on July 13. The "Mr. Takagi the Teasing Friend" series is based on the manga by Soichiro Yamamoto, which has sold more than 11 million copies in total. The story follows the daily life of Nishikata (Yuki Kaji), a junior high school boy who is constantly teased by Mr. Takagi (CV: Takahashi), the boy sitting next to him, who tries to get back at him but fails in the end. The film version depicts his encounter with Hana, a kitten, and his last summer vacation in junior high school. (C)2022 Yamamoto Soichiro, Shogakukan / Mr. Takagi the Karakai Ute no Takagi the Movie Production Committee
【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.
