TOKYO, Jan 24 (News On Japan) –
Amazon and Toei have launched a joint venture to adapt “Oshi no Ko” right into a live-action drama sequence and movie. The drama sequence will probably be completely streamed worldwide on Amazon’s Prime Video within the winter of 2024, whereas the movie will probably be launched in theaters distributed by Toei. Along with this announcement, six forged members have been revealed, together with Kai Sakurai as Aqua and Asuka Saito as Ai.
Kai Sakurai, identified for his numerous actions equivalent to being in a band and operating a YouTube channel, has lately appeared in “VIVANT” (2023/TBS) and “Ao Haru Ride Season 1” (2023/WOWOW). As an actor, he has been steadily constructing his profession and on this new venture, he’ll play Aqua, who infiltrates the leisure trade to uncover the reality behind his mom Ai’s loss of life.
Asuka Saito, the unshakable middle of the idol group “B Komachi” and a legendary idol with a pure sparkle, will painting Ai. Since graduating from Nogizaka46 final yr, she has demonstrated her multifaceted expertise as a daily mannequin for the journal “sweet” and because the host of “Hamasuka Broadcasting Department” (ANB/2021). Saito’s delicate and exact appearing abilities shine as she takes on the function of a charismatic idol.
Nagisa Saito, who will play Ruby, Aqua’s twin sister who goals of turning into an idol like their late mom Ai, gained widespread popularity of her function within the drama “Ashita, Watashi wa Dareka no Kanojo” (MBS/2022). After graduating from the idol group “=LOVE” final yr, she has been energetic as an actress in movies like “Koukan Uso Nikki” (2023) and “Saikou no Seito ~Yomei 1-nen no Last Dance~” (NTV/2023).
Kana Arima, who will play the function of Kana, began her profession as a toddler actress and joins Ruby in idol actions. Since debuting as a toddler actress in 2009, she has appeared in notable works just like the movie “Suzume no Tojimari” (2022), the NHK Taiga drama “Dou Suru Ieyasu” (2023), and the movie “Mystery to Iu Nakare” (2023).
Mizuki Kayashima will play Akane Kurokawa, an actress belonging to “Gekidan LaLaLai” who harbors emotions for Aqua. As an unique mannequin for the journal “Seventeen” and the 14th CM lady for “Zexy,” she has attracted consideration for her mysterious roles in “Kyoushu no Musume” (MBS/2022).
MEMcho, performed by Ano, is a well-liked YouTuber who additionally engages in idol actions with Ruby and Kana. Ano boasts charismatic recognition amongst younger girls via her work as an artist, expertise, actor, voice actor, and mannequin. She carried out within the 74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen on the finish of final yr together with her music “Chu, Tayousei,” launched in November 2022.
Amazon and Toei have teamed as much as ship the delight of Japan, “Oshi no Ko,” as world leisure, with this primary try and adapt it into each a drama sequence and a movie for worldwide distribution. In addition to the drama sequence, the movie can be aiming for a world launch. Stay tuned for additional updates!
Source: Dengeki