AIK, Star of Koji Uehara's "Gorilla Hall," Wins Best Actress Award at 4th Yokohama International Film Festival! Appears on Red Carpet in Competition Section.
AIK, the lead actress in the film "Gorilla Hall," won the Excellent Actress Award at the 4th Yokohama International Film Festival. This youth music film, set in an Osaka live house, depicts the struggles of young people and has garnered domestic and international attention. The music director is Kj (Dragon Ash).
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PIF Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Osaka) announces that AIK, the lead actress in the film "Gorilla Hall," set in a live house in Suminoe, Osaka, for which PIF handles public relations, received the "Excellent Actress Award" in the Competition section of the "4th Yokohama International Film Festival" today, May 2, 2026. Prior to the award ceremony, AIK, along with director Koji Uehara, appeared on the glamorous red carpet as a selected work in the Competition section. Despite it being her debut film appearance and first leading role, her dignified presence captivated domestic and international media. The judges highly praised her expressive power in vividly portraying the struggles of young people pursuing their dreams in a live house setting.
## Youth Music Film from Suminoe, Osaka, Comes to Fruition in Yokohama
This film is a youth music film set in "GORILLA HALL OSAKA," a real live house in Osaka. With the supervision of music director Kj (Dragon Ash / The Ravens) and Kyosuke Yabe, the film combines realism, drawing attention as a work with passion that transcends a mere music film. Following sold-out advance screenings and high praise from renowned artists such as NAOKI of 10-FEET, the film is expanding to national release, driven by word-of-mouth and the energy of live culture. This award at the international film festival further accelerates its momentum.
Four individuals, Ayumi Ito, Director Koji Uehara, AIK, and Arata Furuta, participated in a boat party.
Twelve individuals, Kyoko Matsushita, Mitsuki Moriyama, Ruu, AIK, Kana Nakagawa, Morio, Rika Kamishima, Ayumi Ito, Takayasu Matsumoto, Wataru Monma, Iori Abe, and Koji Uehara, participated in the red carpet.
## Film "Gorilla Hall" Production Information
### [Synopsis]
Asako (AIK) continues her band activities while working at the "Gorilla Hall" live house in Osaka. Her band, "GIRL TALKING ABOUT LOVE," where she is the guitar vocalist, struggles between dreams and reality. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Ichiya's (Wataru Monma) band is climbing the ladder of success. Prompted by an audition for a major label, Asako and her bandmates confront their true feelings. This is a bittersweet yet powerful coming-of-age drama depicting the growth of young people living with music.
Trailer URL (YouTube):
30 seconds https://youtu.be/cZU5vW8eItk
60 seconds https://youtu.be/h46Rig7pQEA
### [Main Cast & Staff]
- Cast: AIK, Wataru Monma, Kyoko Matsushita, Ruu, Morio, Mitsuki Moriyama, Iori Abe, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Kyoka Kurotani, Ayumi Ito, Arata Furuta, etc.
- Music: Kj (Dragon Ash / The Ravens)
- Executive Advisor: Kyosuke Yabe
- Director/Screenwriter: Koji Uehara
- Production: Film "Gorilla Hall" Production Committee (Shunya Nakamura / BABYOWL / Hulk Entertainment / PIF Co., Ltd. / Ash Co., Ltd.)
### [Songs from the Film]
Available on various music streaming sites
https://nex-tone.link/A00213541
The album "SWEET AND SOUR," featuring music from the film, has been released. It includes all 8 songs sung by AIK, who plays the protagonist Asako, as part of the fictional band "GIRL TALKING ABOUT LOVE." It also contains "Andante," a song written by music director Kj (Dragon Ash / The Ravens), and an unreleased song co-written by director Koji Uehara (Xmas Eileen) and Hidetoshi Nishihara. "Chasing dreams may mean losing something. But even so..." This is a must-listen work that condenses the excitement of the film, transcending the boundaries of a mere soundtrack.
### [Official SNS]
- Official HP
http://gorilla-hall.com
- Official X
https://x.com/gorillahall_mov
- Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/gorillahall_movie
- Official YouTube
https://youtube.com/@movie_gorillahall?si=pk-cboa-PU4yZEDc
## GORILLA HALL OSAKA
A large live house that started in January 2023 with the theme of "the best playground." Its capacity is 1300 standing, and it is designed not only for enjoying live performances but also for fully experiencing the charm of the live house itself. The U-shaped 2nd-floor area, inspired by live houses in Europe and America, creates a space unlike any other domestic live house.
## Youth Music Film from Suminoe, Osaka, Comes to Fruition in Yokohama
This film is a youth music film set in "GORILLA HALL OSAKA," a real live house in Osaka. With the supervision of music director Kj (Dragon Ash / The Ravens) and Kyosuke Yabe, the film combines realism, drawing attention as a work with passion that transcends a mere music film. Following sold-out advance screenings and high praise from renowned artists such as NAOKI of 10-FEET, the film is expanding to national release, driven by word-of-mouth and the energy of live culture. This award at the international film festival further accelerates its momentum.
Four individuals, Ayumi Ito, Director Koji Uehara, AIK, and Arata Furuta, participated in a boat party.
Twelve individuals, Kyoko Matsushita, Mitsuki Moriyama, Ruu, AIK, Kana Nakagawa, Morio, Rika Kamishima, Ayumi Ito, Takayasu Matsumoto, Wataru Monma, Iori Abe, and Koji Uehara, participated in the red carpet.
## Film "Gorilla Hall" Production Information
### [Synopsis]
Asako (AIK) continues her band activities while working at the "Gorilla Hall" live house in Osaka. Her band, "GIRL TALKING ABOUT LOVE," where she is the guitar vocalist, struggles between dreams and reality. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Ichiya's (Wataru Monma) band is climbing the ladder of success. Prompted by an audition for a major label, Asako and her bandmates confront their true feelings. This is a bittersweet yet powerful coming-of-age drama depicting the growth of young people living with music.
Trailer URL (YouTube):
30 seconds https://youtu.be/cZU5vW8eItk
60 seconds https://youtu.be/h46Rig7pQEA
### [Main Cast & Staff]
- Cast: AIK, Wataru Monma, Kyoko Matsushita, Ruu, Morio, Mitsuki Moriyama, Iori Abe, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Kyoka Kurotani, Ayumi Ito, Arata Furuta, etc.
- Music: Kj (Dragon Ash / The Ravens)
- Executive Advisor: Kyosuke Yabe
- Director/Screenwriter: Koji Uehara
- Production: Film "Gorilla Hall" Production Committee (Shunya Nakamura / BABYOWL / Hulk Entertainment / PIF Co., Ltd. / Ash Co., Ltd.)
### [Songs from the Film]
Available on various music streaming sites
https://nex-tone.link/A00213541
The album "SWEET AND SOUR," featuring music from the film, has been released. It includes all 8 songs sung by AIK, who plays the protagonist Asako, as part of the fictional band "GIRL TALKING ABOUT LOVE." It also contains "Andante," a song written by music director Kj (Dragon Ash / The Ravens), and an unreleased song co-written by director Koji Uehara (Xmas Eileen) and Hidetoshi Nishihara. "Chasing dreams may mean losing something. But even so..." This is a must-listen work that condenses the excitement of the film, transcending the boundaries of a mere soundtrack.
### [Official SNS]
- Official HP
http://gorilla-hall.com
- Official X
https://x.com/gorillahall_mov
- Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/gorillahall_movie
- Official YouTube
https://youtube.com/@movie_gorillahall?si=pk-cboa-PU4yZEDc
## GORILLA HALL OSAKA
A large live house that started in January 2023 with the theme of "the best playground." Its capacity is 1300 standing, and it is designed not only for enjoying live performances but also for fully experiencing the charm of the live house itself. The U-shaped 2nd-floor area, inspired by live houses in Europe and America, creates a space unlike any other domestic live house.