June 12 (Fri) Movie "Maku ga Agaru" Screening to be Held for the First Time in a Year!

Humax Entertainment Inc. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Michio Akimoto) will hold a screening of the movie "Maku ga Agaru" at its Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas for the first time in a year.

The film was highly acclaimed at the time of its release. For those who couldn't see it in theaters back then, please enjoy it at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas.

Screening Date

June 12 (Fri) 19:30~

Fee

Scheduled for a flat rate of 2,500 yen (tax included)

Admission Perk

Event-exclusive sticker
*This will be a special sticker with the date and time printed on it.

Venue

Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas, Cinema 1

Ticket Sales

Online Ticket Sales
May 20 (Wed) 0:00~ (=May 19 (Tue) 24:00~)
Purchase online tickets here

Movie "Maku ga Agaru" INTRODUCTION

A new youth film for all generations.
What scenery did the girls see beyond their struggles and challenges?

The original work is the debut novel "Maku ga Agaru," published in 2012 by Oriza Hirata, a world-renowned Japanese playwright. The script was written by Kohei Kiyasu, who was highly praised for "The Kirishima Thing." Taking the helm as director was Katsuyuki Motohiro of the "Bayside Shakedown" series. Director Motohiro, who has shown his skill in monster series while also having a deep affection for theater, has created a moving piece where the play-within-a-play scenes and the world of high school drama are deeply touching.

The main cast of drama club members was chosen through a search for the best cast with the desire to have them played by "the most shining girls of the moment," resulting in the major casting of the five members of Momoiro Clover Z. They undertook a workshop with Oriza Hirata to learn the basics of acting before tackling the film set. The leader, Kanako Momota, plays Saori, the thoughtful and perceptive but reserved club president who struggles to speak her mind. Shiori Tamai plays Yukko, the poster actress with a natural princess-like charm. Reni Takagi plays Garuru, the unpredictable and free-spirited comic relief character. Momoka Ariyasu plays Nakanishi, a stoic and talented transfer student from a top school. The youngest member, Ayaka Sasaki, plays Akemi, the most dependable member and mood-maker despite being an underclassman. Director Motohiro, who knew the five's personalities and relationships inside out, reflected these in their roles to create lively, life-sized characters. The supporting cast includes Haru Kuroki, who won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival for "The Little House," the in-demand Muro Tsuyoshi, who handles everything from serious to comedy, and veterans like Kotaro Shiga and Michiko Shimizu, all of whom are unique talents.

STORY

Saori Takahashi (Kanako Momota), a second-year student at the prefectural Fujigaoka High School in a regional city, is about to begin her final year in the drama club, which she leads. While practicing with her uniquely individual club members for the annual tournament with the goal of breaking through the district competition, a new teacher, Ms. Yoshioka (Haru Kuroki), who is said to be a former queen of student theater, is appointed. Under Yoshioka's guidance, their days of dedicating themselves to theater with the aim of reaching the national tournament begin.

CAST

Kanako Momota, Shiori Tamai, Reni Takagi, Momoka Ariyasu, Ayaka Sasaki
Muro Tsuyoshi, Michiko Shimizu, Kotaro Shiga, Haru Kuroki
Sairi Ito, Riho Yoshioka, Kyoko Yoshine, Saya Oiwa, Miki Kanai, Chihaya Natsuki, Nanoka Matsubara

Company Profile

Humax Entertainment Inc.
Location: 22F Tokyo Opera City Tower, 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President Michio Akimoto
Business: Theater Business / Live House Business / Amusement Business / Media Business / Post-production Business
URL: https://humax-ent.co.jp/