Mano Erina becomes ‘Kamen Rider Nadeshiko’ for “Kamen Rider” movie

Hello! Project’s Mano Erina will be making a guest appearance in the movie, “Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze MOVIE Taisen MEGA MAX“!

Mano will play the role of the female Kamen Rider, “Kamen Rider Nadeshiko“, named after Japan’s world-famous women’s national soccer team, “Nadeshiko Japan”. She will tag-team with Kamen Rider Fourze to battle against their enemies.

“Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze MOVIE Taisen MEGA MAX” is the latest movie from the “Kamen Rider” and “MOVIE Taisen” series, and will feature appearances by both Kamen Rider Fourze and Kamen Rider Ozu/OOO. The story begins at Amanogawa High School, where a mysterious high school student (Mano) suddenly falls from the sky. The main character, ‘Kisaragi Gentaro’ (played by Fukushi Souta), just barely catches her, but finds that she isn’t able to speak very well.

Gentaro discovers that her name is ‘Misaki Nadeshiko’, and falls in love with her immediately. While all this is happening, the Zodiarts attack a student at the school, and Gentaro transforms into Kamen Rider Fourze for battle. Then, Nadeshiko takes out a transformation item that looks like the Fourze Driver, and transforms into Kamen Rider Nadeshiko. As she calls out, “Earth, I’m here,” she joins Fourze in the battle.

The “Kamen Rider” series has featured appearances by female Kamen Riders in the past. In “Kamen Rider Ryuki“, actress Kato Natsuki played Kamen Rider Femme, and in “Kamen Rider Blade“, actress Mitsuya Yoko served as Kamen Rider Larc.

“Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze MOVIE Taisen MEGA MAX” is scheduled to hit theatres on December 10th.

source: tokyohive

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Wasao, the movie star dog, set to make music debut

Wasao, the famous “busa-kawaii” (ugly-cute) Akita from Aomori, will be hitting the silver screen when his film ‘Wasao’ premiers on March 5th (directed by Nishiki Yoshinari). But it is now confirmed that Wasao will also be making waves in the musical world.

Singer and actress Yakushimaru Hiroko (46) sings the movie’s theme, “Bokura no takaramono“, marking 22 years since her last theme song effort. However, Wasao will “sing” his own version of the song: with the help of advanced computer techniques, a recording of his bark will be put to the tune’s melody.

For the entire shoot, which started last September and lasted about a month, the staff stuck closely to Wasao at all times. During a break in the 55-hour filming, they coaxed owner Kikutani Setsuko (67) into taking Wasao on a walk, during which time they managed to capture a single howl on tape. It was the only howl they had heard up to that point, and it would be the last. Because the sound was never included in the film, this single bark – which has now been transformed into “song” – should be considered precious.

A Chaku Uta version of Wasao’s song will go on sale on February 28th, and part of the proceeds will go to UNESCO Japan, which currently employs Wasao as a “doggy ambassador”.

Additionally, check out the trailer for the “Wasao” movie below:




source: tokyohive

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