The live-action drama of writer Takeichi Abaraya and Oddtaxi series creator Kadzuya Konomoto's RoOT/Route of OddTaxi manga announced a bunch of cast announcements today, including the live-action renditions of all the anime characters, including lead taxi driver Odokawa, his friends, Mystery Kiss and much more. The cast of RoOT/Route of OddTaxi Here’s the entire live-action cast list: Daisuke Kuroda as Chief Ibusuki of the Ibusuki Detective Agency Mary Sara as Akamichi , who helps in investigations Rio Teramoto as Kanon , a hostess who is high school friends with Reina Hinako Kikuchi as the missing high school girl Reno Nakamura from Nogizaka46 as Rui Nikaidо , the center of idol group Mystery Kiss Yuki Ito as Shiho Ichimura , a member of idol group Mystery Kiss Momoko Kobayashi as Yuki Mitsuya , a member of idol group Mystery Kiss Hiroyuki Toritani as Fuyuki Yamamoto , the manager of Mystery Kiss Yu Inaba as...
- 1/31/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Stars: Yu Toyama, Ikkei Watanabe, Sakura Enomoto, Ryo Ushimaru, Naoki Goto | Written by Koichiro Oyama, Fumiya Yasumoto | Directed by Koichiro Oyama
This Japanese drama from first-time director Koichiro Oyama, with a screenplay from Oyama himself and Fumiya Yasumoto, is a mean-spirited little indie that took me by surprise throughout its close to 2-hour run time.
The discomfort and shocking moments of the film come from the ways in which Oyama insists on pushing our main characters into various directions and giving us situations that can range from humorous to just plain nasty. We start out by meeting Hiroshi (Ikkei Watanabe), a wandering man who is attempting to run away with his wife’s money while she’s in labour, having their baby boy. He’s soon chased down by his brother-in-law and a bunch of locals who beat the hell out him. He’s saved from his apparently bloody end and escapes.
This Japanese drama from first-time director Koichiro Oyama, with a screenplay from Oyama himself and Fumiya Yasumoto, is a mean-spirited little indie that took me by surprise throughout its close to 2-hour run time.
The discomfort and shocking moments of the film come from the ways in which Oyama insists on pushing our main characters into various directions and giving us situations that can range from humorous to just plain nasty. We start out by meeting Hiroshi (Ikkei Watanabe), a wandering man who is attempting to run away with his wife’s money while she’s in labour, having their baby boy. He’s soon chased down by his brother-in-law and a bunch of locals who beat the hell out him. He’s saved from his apparently bloody end and escapes.
- 8/1/2019
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Yu Toyama was born in 1984. He is an actor that appears on stage, TV and cinema. His credits include films like “Waruboro” and “Pacchigi! Love and Peace”
On the occasion of “His Bad Blood” screening at Fantasia 2019, we speak with him about parents and children, his character, acting in Japan, working as actor and producer and other topics.
(translation by Yoko Seki)
How would you describe Shinichi as a character and what drew you to the part? How did the director guide you?
A negative piece, a man who is wrapped in negative aura. He can’t manage anything by himself.
In the process of the film making, I had many negative experiences as a producer, not only as an actor. So, when we were ready to start shooting, my mental state was low, as negative as Shinichi’s. It was good, I think. I threw my anxiety in my acting.
On the occasion of “His Bad Blood” screening at Fantasia 2019, we speak with him about parents and children, his character, acting in Japan, working as actor and producer and other topics.
(translation by Yoko Seki)
How would you describe Shinichi as a character and what drew you to the part? How did the director guide you?
A negative piece, a man who is wrapped in negative aura. He can’t manage anything by himself.
In the process of the film making, I had many negative experiences as a producer, not only as an actor. So, when we were ready to start shooting, my mental state was low, as negative as Shinichi’s. It was good, I think. I threw my anxiety in my acting.
- 7/25/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Winner of the audience award at Yubari and the debut of Koichiro Oyama in the director’s helm, “His Bad Blood” is a rather interesting independent film, particularly because it strays away from the “norms” of the category.
“His Bad Blood” is screening at Fantasia International Film Festival
The film begins with Hiroshi, a drifter who has ended up in a remote village, trying to steal his wife’s money, while she is giving birth to their son. However, her brother, who has been always suspecting him for being a con man, finds him and instigates the rest of the villagers to chase him when he escapes. Hiroshi receives a hard beating but is saved at the last moment by the local reverend, and manages to run away from the village.
30 years later, the villagers seem to hold the grudge still, but this time it is directed to Hiroshi’s son,...
“His Bad Blood” is screening at Fantasia International Film Festival
The film begins with Hiroshi, a drifter who has ended up in a remote village, trying to steal his wife’s money, while she is giving birth to their son. However, her brother, who has been always suspecting him for being a con man, finds him and instigates the rest of the villagers to chase him when he escapes. Hiroshi receives a hard beating but is saved at the last moment by the local reverend, and manages to run away from the village.
30 years later, the villagers seem to hold the grudge still, but this time it is directed to Hiroshi’s son,...
- 7/13/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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