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Shiyoh Hirano is not as good as Yama P… “the only actor” who was very successful in the remake of the film.

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Kento Nakajima (left) and Hirano repeatedly dash in an office area in Yokohama, surrounded by many extras and staff members.

Is there any actor who has achieved great success under such harsh conditions? In fact, there is only one actor whose name came to mind. It is a man who has become a well-known and talented top actor.

He is Masataka Kubota (34). In 2003, he took on the challenge of remaking “Death Note” (2006), a movie starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama that was such a huge hit that it became a social phenomenon. This was a remake from a movie to a drama, but since the previous film was so great, it was expected that the performance would be below par no matter what.

However, it was a huge success, with an uncanny performance that captivated viewers and a final rating of 14.1%. Needless to say, his subsequent successes went without saying. I have the impression that he quickly rose to become a leading actor from this point on.

Reiwa’s version of “Kurosagi” has only just begun. I wonder if Shiyoh Hirano will be laughing or crying by the time the drama is over. …… I would like to see the drama without any preconceived notions.

Yamapo having dinner at a yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo.
Hirano looking serious on location for “Kurosagi”.
Crowds gathered around Yamapa when he appeared at the airport.
  • Interview and text by Nanako

    Born in Ehime Prefecture. After working at a broadcasting station, she became a freelance writer. She specializes in interviews with celebrities and analysis of popular events, and is always on the lookout for serial dramas and popular Japanese movies. She is a well-known beautiful writer in the magazine industry.

  • Photography Takahiro Kagawa, Yusuke Kondo, Sota Shima, Kojiro Yamada

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