TV ASAHI: GACKT encourages Takikawa "Together once more"

On the 23rd, singer GACKT (45) and actress Nikaido Fumi (24), the two lead actors of the movie, Tonde Saitama (directed by Takeuchi Hideki), made an appearance at New Tokorozawa Let’s Cine Park in Saitama for the awards ceremony of the Local-1 Grand Prix.

The original version of this story is based off Maya Mineo’s gag manga of the same name that gained attention for it’s thorough dissing of Saitama Prefecture. Before the release, there was a “Local-1 Grand Prix” which was held on SNS. Out of the 137 cinemas which took part nationwide, Tokorozawa won. As part of the prize, the two lead actors were to visit for a stage greeting as a triumphal return to the ‘holy grounds’.

Nikaido played the role of the son of the governor of Tokyo and had to diss Saitama. Deeply moved, she said, “I didn’t expect that I’d be able to visit Tokorozawa. I’m really happy”.

Despite that Nikaido said, “I want to see the city” while they were travelling over, Nikaido got exposed by her flaky answer of, “Soba, I guess! It’s somehow got that kind of atmosphere” when GACKT asked her about the famous local produce of Tokorozawa.

On this day, actor Takikawa Eiji (39), who returned to work in January despite having suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2017, also got to appreciate the movie in private.

At the final part of the greeting, GACKT, who has been acquainted with Takikawa since a long time ago, said, “Apologies for the private talk, but my junior has come to this theatre to watch it”.

He went on to speak of his encouragement, saying, “I’ve also received strength from him too, and I hope that I’d be able to work on something with him again one day. I’d like to give a shoutout to him”.

Takikawa, who saw GACKT bumping his fist against his chest and raising it to him when GACKT entered, returned his words with a happy smile and a nod.

Source: news.line.me

Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team

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GACKT OFFICIAL FACEBOOK - DEC 27 2018

GACKT Official Facebook update. Translation below:

2018/12/27
This is a report from the secretary.

The DVD for Karanukan the movie will be released!

In addition to the actual movie itself, which is included in Karanukan Standard Edition DVD, which will go on general sale,
there will be bonus footage, a not-for-sale 12-page booklet, and GACKT 8-page photobook included in the Karanukan Special Edition DVD
that will be on sale exclusive to GACKT OFFICIAL FAN CLUB G&LOVERS members in the GACKT STORE!

Order the G&LOVERS Karanukan Special Edition with Bonus in the GACKT STORE
https://gackt-store.online/
Order deadline is Friday, 18 January 2018

For more details, click here
https://gackt.com/contents/216054

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Source: GACKT OFFICIAL FACEBOOK

Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team

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GACKT STORE: 【DVD/G&LOVERS Exclusive】 Karanukan Special Edition

GACKT Store update. Translation below:

Price: JPY8,424

It is a movie that stars musician and actor GACKT!
Ex-gymnast and new talent Kimura Suzuka, who was selected through an audition, takes on the role of the heroine Maumi!!
The scenery of the awe-inspiring Yaeyama is depicted in the fortuitous encounter between the main character and the young lady.
The one behind the megaphone is Hamano Yasuhiro, who is also the lifestyle producer of 『さかなかみ/SAKANAKAMI』.
This is a beautiful love story between a man and a women which cuts out the lights and shadows of Okinawa, where primitive power thrives.

≪Cast≫

GACKT Kimura Suzuka Akiyoshi Kumiko Kato Tokiko Omine Nobutaka Jinnai Sho Kazuma Shinnosuke Takaesu Ryo Isso Maki Kimisawa Yuuki Inoshita Masaki Kimura Yuichi Others

≪Staff≫

Original Work/Director: Yasuhiro Hamano
Screenplay: Yuko Iwashita, Yoshikazu Sugiyama
Cinematographer (Tokyo): Kano Tenmei
Cinematographer (Okinawa): Choji Nakahodo
Theme Song: Marlene 「Ai ni nare」
(Composer: Tokiko Kato, Lyrics: Yasuhiro Hamano, Music: Blue Sky Orchestra)

Production:Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. / General Foundation Beach & Field Protection Association / Hamano Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Producer: KATSU-do Co.,Ltd.
Production company: Thefool INC. / Sugar Train Inc.

Main part / Bonus footage (Making-of Karanukan ~Behind the scenes~ / 9th Okinawan Film Festival stage greeting / GACKT interview / Heroine audition / trailer)
≪Duration≫ T.B.C.
≪Enclosed bonus≫ Not-for-sale Karanukan 12-page booklet
≪Exterior≫ 3-sided case
1 DVD / single-sided,dual-layer/coloured / 16:9 / Dolby Digital / 5.1ch surround sound

≪G&LOVERS Exclusive Order Bonus≫
GACKT 8-page photobook
※Specially selected solo cuts of GACKT from stills during movie production!

Release date: 20 Feb 2019 (Wed)
Price: 7,800 yen + tax
Product number: YRBN-91224
POS: 4571487574897

Publisher: Yoshimoto Music Entertainment
©2019映画「カーラヌカン」製作委員会

Source: GACKT STORE

Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team

Translation © GACKT ITALIA


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GACKT OFFICIAL NEWS: Movie Karanukan DVD to be released!

GACKT Official news update. Translation below:

The DVD for Karanukan the movie will be released!

It is a movie that stars musician and actor GACKT!
Ex-gymnast and new talent Kimura Suzuka, who was selected through an audition, takes on the role of the heroine Maumi!!
The scenery of the awe-inspiring Yaeyama is depicted in the fortuitous encounter between the main character and the young lady.
The one behind the megaphone is Hamano Yasuhiro, who is also the lifestyle producer of 『さかなかみ/SAKANAKAMI』.
This is a beautiful love story between a man and a women which cuts out the lights and shadows of Okinawa, where primitive power thrives.

≪Cast≫

GACKT Kimura Suzuka Akiyoshi Kumiko Kato Tokiko Omine Nobutaka Jinnai Sho Kazuma Shinnosuke Takaesu Ryo Isso Maki Kimisawa Yuuki Inoshita Masaki Kimura Yuichi Others

≪Staff≫

Original Work/Director: Yasuhiro Hamano
Screenplay: Yuko Iwashita, Yoshikazu Sugiyama
Cinematographer (Tokyo): Kano Tenmei
Cinematographer (Okinawa): Choji Nakahodo
Theme Song: Marlene 「Ai ni nare」
(Composer: Tokiko Kato, Lyrics: Yasuhiro Hamano, Music: Blue Sky Orchestra)

Production:Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. / General Foundation Beach & Field Protection Association / Hamano Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Producer: KATSU-do Co.,Ltd.
Production company: Thefool INC. / Sugar Train Inc.

In addition to the actual movie itself, which is included in Karanukan Standard Edition DVD, which will go on general sale,
there will be bonus footage, a not-for-sale 12-page booklet, and GACKT 8-page photobook included in the Karanukan Special Edition DVD
that will be on sale exclusive to GACKT OFFICIAL FAN CLUB G&LOVERS members in the GACKT STORE!

Main part / Bonus footage (Making-of Karanukan ~Behind the scenes~ / 9th Okinawan Film Festival stage greeting / GACKT interview / Heroine audition / trailer)
≪Duration≫ T.B.C.
≪Enclosed bonus≫ Not-for-sale Karanukan 12-page booklet
≪Exterior≫ 3-sided case
1 DVD / single-sided,dual-layer/coloured / 16:9 / Dolby Digital / 5.1ch surround sound

≪G&LOVERS Exclusive Order Bonus≫
GACKT 8-page photobook
※Specially selected solo cuts of GACKT from stills during movie production!

Release date: 20 Feb 2019 (Wed)
Price: 7,800 yen + tax
Product number: YRBN-91224
POS: 4571487574897

Publisher: Yoshimoto Music Entertainment
©2019映画「カーラヌカン」製作委員会

Order the G&LOVERS Karanukan Special Edition with Bonus in the GACKT STORE
https://gackt-store.online/
Order deadline is Friday, 18 January 2018

For the Standard Edition and other information, please visit Yoshimoto Music Entertaiment's official site below.
http://yoshimoto-me.co.jp/

Source: GACKT.com

Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team

Translation © GACKT ITALIA


YASUHIRO HAMANO FACEBOOK - NOV 07 2018

Yasuhiro Hamano Facebook update. Translation below:

Announcement from the director of Karanukan the movie

The DVD was slated to be released in December
but as GACKT will have another movie releasing as well,
I wondered, should it be released together, or after this? As there is much excitement among fans as well,
the DVD will be released next year, on February 20.
With this opportunity, I also intend to release related books, a theme song CD, an improved paperback edition of the original novel, karaoke, and once again, hold events in Okinawa, among other plans.

Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team

Translation © GACKT ITALIA