In a press release published this morning, the details for the stage adaptation of the manga were finally announced. Tatsuki Fujimoto, Chainsaw Man. The information revealed included a promotional video, visuals of the actors in their respective characters, and a wide variety of information that definitely came as a surprise to everyone.
Performances of this stage play adaptation will be held at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater in Tokyo from September 16 to October 1 of this year, and later at the Kyoto Prefecture Theater in Kyoto from October 6 to 9 of this year. anus. Fumiya Matsuzaki is credited for directing and writing the scripts for this adaptation, while shunsuke wada is in charge of music.
cast of actors
- Naotake Tsuchiya like Denji.
- Mizuki Umetsu like Aki Hayakawa.
- mahiru coda like Power.
- Minami Tsukui like Himeno.
- Haruki Iwata like Kobeni Higashiyama.
- Kou Kanegae like Hirokazu Arai.
- Masashi Taniguchi like Kishibe.
- Masahide Tada and yutaka nakasone like Chainsaw Man.
- Oreno Graffiti and masashi yoshioka Like Samurai Sword.
But the biggest surprise in this press release was the fact that Aya Hirano was selected to play the role of Makima. Let’s remember that she was involved in a scandal in 2011 that affected her image and reputation in the entertainment industry, probably forever.
The scandal began when Hirano made a series of posts on his personal blog, revealing details about his personal life and love relationships. These posts included information about their sexual encounters and their involvement in polyamorous relationships. The revelations generated great controversy and polarization among fans and the public opinion in general.
In addition to her blog posts, Hirano was also criticized for her behavior on social media and for her attitude at events and interviews. Some people considered his attitude disrespectful and unprofessional, which contributed to the controversy surrounding him.
As a result of the scandal, Aya Hirano faced a decline in her popularity and job opportunities. Many fans were disappointed, and some anime studios chose not to hire her for future projects. Since then, Hirano had taken minor roles in anime productions, and already preferred to remain active only in the theater, Will this then be her golden opportunity to redeem herself before those fans who in the past led her to near retirement?
Synopsis for Chainsaw Man
The story takes place in a world where Demons threaten the peace of humans, making them targets to be eliminated. Denji is a depressed young man who has sold several of his organs and works as a lumberjack and demon hunter to pay off his late father’s debt. Denji owns a dog (which is also a demon) named Pochita, who has chainsaws and which he uses to do his work.
This is explained because humans can make contracts with demons. After returning home from a job, Denji is called by a Yakuza to infiltrate a building and kill another demon. However, the plan was a trap to assassinate him as part of a Yakuza contract with the demon, gaining them more power. But Pochita comes to Denji’s aid and bonds with him, becoming a half-man, half-demon and acquiring Pochita’s chainsaws.
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