In "I Want to Be Killed by a High School Girl", Haruto Higashiyama, a man who became a high school teacher because he wanted to be killed by a high school girl, carries out a plan he has been working on for nine years to realize the ideal way to be killed. The visuals show the students gathered in the gymnasium with meaningful expressions in different directions, and Haruto, played by Kei Tanaka, looking back at them. At the top of the visual, there is a copy of "This is the last and best stage of my life that I created. As for the cast, Minami plays Maho Sasaki, who is kind-hearted but withdrawn and somewhat shady; Kawai plays Aoi Kosugi, who is not good at interpersonal relationships and opens up only to her best friend Maho; Riko plays Kyoko Kimishima, a lively girl who belongs to the drama club and is very popular with boys; Kayashima plays Aika Sawaki, who is devoted to judo training and wants to be strong; and Hosoda plays Aiko Sawaki, who is bright and pure and is in love with Maho. Hosoda plays Yukio Kawahara, a bright and innocent classmate who is single-mindedly in love with Maho. Kato will play Mayu Kinoshita, Kubo will play Miki Moriguchi, and Kin-Takao will play Ikushima. Comments have arrived from Minami, Kawai, Riko, Kayashima, and Hosoda. At the same time, scene photos of the characters played by the five and Tanaka were also released. I want to be killed by a high school girl" will be released in April. I had read the original story before I heard about it, but I found myself finishing it in one sitting because of the mildly insane way it was interspersed. I was honestly happy to be able to participate in the film adaptation. This role was something I had never experienced before, and I really enjoyed shooting it. This is a film where you are at the mercy of unpredictable developments. I hope you will look forward to it. Many people have already been fascinated by the world that Usamaru Furuya has created in two dimensions. This time, director Shirosada has created a new world of "I want to be killed by a high school girl" in the form of a movie, while keeping the feel and atmosphere of the original story. As the story passed through the hands of many people and changed its shape, I also felt the fun of breathing life into the new image of Aoi, and enjoyed the freedom of the scene. I hope that everyone, whether you are a fan of the original work or a newcomer, will be thrilled by this work, and I hope you will enjoy it at the theater. When I read the original story, words like crazy, suspenseful, and creepy came to mind, but I couldn't put them into just a few words, and my anticipation for the film adaptation was very high. The balance of the high school girls surrounding Ms. Higashiyama, who are full of individuality and make the work even more eerie, is very impressive. The character I played, Kyoko, is a girl full of humanity who hits everything with 100% power. I was nervous and anxious because the character was not in the original story, but I was able to take in the roles of the other actors on the set and receive a lot of stimulation, and I played the role with the hope that I could live a strong life as Kyoko. On the set, I was overwhelmed by the world view created by my co-stars, the staff, and the director, but I was also excited to see the film. I can't wait to see it on film!" I was so excited. I'm sure that the film will be wonderful. The time I spent participating in this production has been invaluable in my life as an actor. I hope you will all be able to get into the world of "I Want to Be Killed by a High School Girl"! Mizuki Chishima (Aika Sawaki) Comment: Aika Sawaki, the character I will be playing this time, is not in the original story, so I started by reading the script and preparing for the role. Although she doesn't talk much, she is a girl with the strength to convey her thoughts to others. And since Aika was a member of the judo club, we practiced a lot of judo before the performance. It was the first time for me to experience all of this, and I struggled in some areas, but I worked hard together with the staff and cast members. I believe that you will be able to experience the world of the original work as it is in the video. Please look forward to it! My name is Kaota Hosoda, and I play the role of Yukio Kawahara. I was nervous in the waiting room on the first day of the production because Yukio is almost the only male in the production that focuses on the relationship between female students and teachers. However, with the help of Sara Minami, who I have worked with before, and Yumi Kawai, who is often involved in the production, I was able to play the role of the cheerful, goofy, yet straightforward Yukio. In the second half of the film, my theatrical involvement with Kei Tanaka increased, and one scene in particular was so memorable that I remember it vividly and had so much fun shooting it that I hope everyone will enjoy it. I hope everyone will enjoy this unusual suspense film. I want to be killed by a high school girl" will be released in April 2022. Staff and Cast Cast: Kei Tanaka, Sara Minami, Yumi Kawai, Riko, Mizuki Kayashima, Kaota Hosoda, Natsu Kato, Nonoka Kubo, Kinta Kao Based on: Usamaru Furuya "I want to be killed by a high school girl" (Shinchosha Bunch Comics) Director/Screenplay: Hideo Shirosada Production: Kenjiro Toba Executive Producer: Yasutaka Fukuya Planning and Production: Yutaka Tanido Producer: Yuichi Shibahara Line Producer: Hamamatsu Yoichi Photography: Soma Daisuke Lighting: Sato Kota Recording : Hisashi Takeuchi Art Director : Yoko Kuroha Art Producer : Keisuke Tsuru Hair and Make-up : Chieko Uchiki Costume : Miyuki Kato Editor: Naoichiro Sagara Sound Effects : Natsuko Inoue Casting : Kumiko Hosokawa Assistant Director : Yosuke Toki Production Manager : Yusuke Amano Advertising Producer: Daisuke Fukuda Production Company: DUB Planning & Distribution: Nikkatsu (C) 2022 Nikkatsu
【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.
