KHB Higashi-Nippon Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sendai City, Taihaku Ward) will be broadcasting the movie "Tono, Risoku de Gozaru!", in which Yuzuru Hanyu also appeared, as a collaboration project to boost the "YUZURU HANYU 'REALIVE' an ICE STORY project" to be held in Miyagi Prefecture as the finale event for KHB's 50th anniversary in April 2026 (Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th). Additionally, there will be a panel exhibition at "Guriri Hall" located on the first floor of the KHB headquarters and sales of original limited-edition menus at "Guriri Cafe".
▼Movie "Tono, Risoku de Gozaru!" Uncut Version to be Broadcast on Terrestrial Television for the First Time!
The movie "Tono, Risoku de Gozaru!", released in May 2016, was produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of KHB Higashi-Nippon Broadcasting. Yuzuru Hanyu's appearance as Date Shigemura, the seventh lord of the Sendai domain, also became a major topic of discussion. Ahead of the "REALIVE" performances, the uncut version will be broadcast on terrestrial television for the first time.
Movie "Tono, Risoku de Gozaru!"
In the post town of Yoshioka, struggling under heavy taxes and experiencing frequent night escapes. Juzo (Sadako Abe) and other commoners came up with an unprecedented countermeasure: lending a large sum of money to the domain and earning interest! Failure meant beheading, and the funds amounted to 300 million yen. Armed with wit, frugality, and the bonds of friendship, a "money battle" between the commoners and the authorities begins. A thrilling historical entertainment epic based on a true story!!
◇ Program Title: Movie "Tono, Risoku de Gozaru!"
◇ Broadcast Date and Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1:59 PM - 4:30 PM
◇ Broadcast Area: Miyagi Prefecture Local
▼Movie "Tono, Risoku de Gozaru!" HP
https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/archive/tono-gozaru/
▼"Ice Story Panel Exhibition" Commemorating the YUZURU HANYU "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project
The story spun by Yuzuru Hanyu...
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