TOKYO, Feb 26 (News On Japan) –
A particular screening and discuss present was held in Tokyo on Sunday for the primary episode of the brand new MBS drama collection “Cinderella Complex,” which stars Miku Tanaka and Hiroki Iijima, depicting a steamy affair between a trainer and pupil.

森愁斗、田中美久、飯島寛騎、宇垣美里

“Cinderella Complex” is a live-action adaptation of a preferred Korean webtoon that has garnered over 400 million views. It is a “love psycho-thriller” that begins with a forbidden affair between a preferred good-looking trainer, Yosuke Aizawa (performed by Iijima), and a bombshell feminine highschool pupil, Yura Maezono (performed by Tanaka). Tanaka performs the bewitching and addictively charming heroine, whereas Mori portrays Kudo Kaname, a highschool pupil who attends the identical college as Yura however has hassle becoming in and carries a shadowy presence. Ugaki performs Mai, Aizawa’s spouse, who additionally works as a trainer on the identical highschool.

Iijima launched his character Aizawa with a wry smile, saying, “He’s a bad guy, isn’t he?” He continued, “The character of Aizawa is very broken. I thought about how to portray the real and heavy atmosphere of hell and the human desires that are packed into Aizawa.” On taking part in the position of a person engaged in an affair, Iijima mentioned, “I thought about how to lie and deceive effectively,” and added, “But at the same time, I thought Aizawa was pure, so I also took care to portray that aspect.” When requested by the host if he was good at mendacity, Iijima responded with amusing, “Me? That’s a secret.”

Mori spoke about Iijima’s likable off-camera demeanor, saying, “Being around Iijima-san, with his looks and voice, gives a sense of security during filming, and you naturally want to follow him. I thought it was great working with him.” He additionally talked about, “I thought he was a cool person, but he actually has a bright atmosphere, and I felt that gap. We talked about saunas, and I thought I’d like to go with him.” Iijima responded with a happy expression, saying, “Since I played a teacher, I tried to portray a more adult-like presence compared to the students.”

Tanaka, who performed the devilish heroine, mentioned, “It’s rare to come across such a role, so I worked hard. I stayed true to the original work because if I played it naturally, the impact would be lost and Yura-chan’s uniqueness would disappear.” Iijima praised Tanaka’s passionate efficiency, saying, “The challenge and passion she brought to the role of Yura were incredible. I thought she truly has the soul of an actress.” Iijima additionally commented on the extreme scenes, “There are extreme scenes like slapping, and she said, ‘Please slap me, Iijima-san!’ It was a learning experience for me as an actor not to break that spirit.”

When the discuss theme “If you could use just one magic spell” got here up, Tanaka recalled a kissing scene with Iijima. “I wasn’t tall enough for the kissing scene. Iijima-san bent his knees where the camera couldn’t see, and I felt sorry. I wish I were a bit taller,” she shared.

Ugaki, who performs the spouse being cheated on, mirrored on her position, saying, “Nothing but pitiful things happen. It gets even worse after the first episode. I played Mai-chan, who gets dragged into terrible situations, while encouraging her to ‘hang in there.’ If I were Mai-chan, I think I would knock Aizawa out.”

“Cinderella Complex” is ready to convey a brand new twist to the drama panorama with its compelling storyline and dynamic characters.

The drama will start airing on February twenty ninth on MBS each Thursday at 24:59, amongst different instances.

Source: MDPR

TOKYO, Feb 26 (News On Japan) –
Daihatsu Motor Co. has resumed manufacturing of ten car fashions, together with its mainstay mini autos, at its manufacturing facility in Oita Prefecture, which had been halted because of a problem with improper certification acquisition. However, the dimensions of the manufacturing resumption, together with fashions for which a plan has been established, stays restricted to 40% of Daihatsu’s complete home manufacturing, elevating considerations in regards to the extended affect on suppliers and associated companies.

In late December final yr, Daihatsu suspended operations in any respect of its home car factories because of the certification scandal. Following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s lifting of the transport suspension for 2 business car fashions, manufacturing resumed on the Kyoto manufacturing facility on the twelfth of this month. On the twenty sixth, Daihatsu Kyushu, a subsidiary, restarted manufacturing of a further ten fashions on the Oita plant.

Starting round 5 a.m. on the twenty sixth, workers started getting into the manufacturing facility one after one other. A person in his forties, who mentioned he was a short lived employee, expressed aid: “During the shutdown, there was absolutely no work, and life was tough. I’m glad production has resumed.” The manufacturing resumption contains the corporate’s mainstay gentle business car “Hijet” and the mini car “Mira e:S.” The mixed manufacturing quantity of those ten fashions within the final fiscal yr was over 280,000 models, accounting for 30% of Daihatsu’s complete home manufacturing.

While the corporate is making ready to restart manufacturing of three extra fashions on the Shiga manufacturing facility after April 4th, 9 fashions, together with the mainstay mini car “Tanto,” haven’t but had the transport suspension lifted by the federal government. With the manufacturing resumption restricted to 40% of the full, together with fashions for which a plan has been established, there’s rising concern over the long-term results on small and medium-sized enterprises which can be a part of the provision chain.

Source: NHK

TOKYO, Feb 26 (News On Japan) –
A complete guidebook that delves into the world of conventional Japanese Kabuki music, “Kabuki Music: A Guide to Deep Listening and Viewing,” was launched on Monday.

音を聴く 深く観る 歌舞伎音楽事始

Authored by Professor Makiko Tsuchida of the Faculty of Literature at Kyoritsu Women’s University and printed by NHK, the guide is designed to introduce readers to the distinctive traits, historical past, and key factors of appreciation of Kabuki music.

Structured in two elements, the primary part, “Understanding Kabuki Music,” lays the groundwork by explaining the fundamentals, whereas the second part, “Listening to Kabuki Music,” supplies insights into the auditory expertise of this conventional artwork kind. Additionally, as a particular characteristic, the guide consists of interviews with two outstanding figures on this planet of Kabuki music: Aoi Takemoto and Mitasuke Kineya.

Kabuki lovers and newcomers alike will discover “Kabuki Music: A Guide to Deep Listening and Viewing” a priceless useful resource to deepen their understanding and delight of this integral side of the normal Japanese stage. The guide is out there for buy as of in the present day on Amazon.co.jp and different retailers.

This launch not solely contributes to the preservation of conventional Japanese arts but additionally serves as an academic software for these within the cultural heritage of Japan. The interviews with Takemoto and Kineya provide an intimate look into the lives of the musicians who proceed to breathe life into Kabuki performances, making it a must-read for anybody seeking to achieve a deeper appreciation of Kabuki music.

Source: Natalie