Yuna KUROSHIMA, the Japanese Charlize Theron, shows signs of character transformation through her monstrous performance in the movie “Natsume Arata’s Marriage”.

The movie “Natsume Arata’s Marriage,” which opened on September 6, drew approximately 87,000 viewers during its three-day run. The film is off to a good start with box-office earnings of over 120 million yen.

The film has attracted the attention of Yuna Kuroshima (27), who surprised the public by announcing her de facto marriage to Hio Miyazawa (30) in January of this year.

From a pure woman to the dirty role of a death-row inmate

Kuroshima became a household name with her role in the NHK TV series “Chimudo-don” that aired in the first half of 2010, and like this morning drama, most of the roles she has played so far have been those of “energetic and pure women with energy.

This time, however, Kuroshima plays a death-row inmate who murders three men and mutilates and dumps their bodies. This is a 180-degree drastic change from her previous roles, in which she plays a dirty character. Moreover, it is a very difficult role. Therefore, people on SNS are asking, “Is Kuroshima capable of playing such a daring role? I wonder if she is capable of playing such a role.

However, Kuroshima has managed to play the role of a serial killer with aplomb. The actor’s shaggy hair and cavity-ridden teeth, and his eerily smiling, monstrous performance left no shortage of admirers, even if they were a bit overwhelmed by his performance. A veteran film reporter commented on Kuroshima’s image change.

She doesn’t have much desire.

She has always had good acting ability. Her performance in the morning drama was heavily criticized, but it is a common perception in the industry that there was a problem with the script. I think the reason why she has not been able to break out of her shell despite appearing in many movies and dramas is because of her character. She is not very greedy. Kuroshima’s agency has two other actresses of the same age, Fumi Nikaido (29) and Ai Hashimoto (28), who are both acting stars.

Recently, another strong competitor, Nozomi Morita (28), who also has a leading role in the morning drama “Tora ni Tsubasa,” has also appeared. Perhaps it is just a coincidence, but these women have encountered works that make them stand out. Kuroshima, too, has been in some good films, but there was no point where she pushed her rivals aside and put herself forward. If this film has ignited her acting spirit, I look forward to her future. I would like her to take her time and not be in a hurry.

Charlize Theron (49) comes to mind when one thinks of actresses like Kuroshima who have achieved success by playing roles that were unimaginable in their previous works.

Theron played a serial killer in the movie “Monster” released in 2003. Originally a fashion model, she had gained 23 kg for the movie, which was a big hit for her good looks and style. Her shaggy hair, cigarette in her mouth, and disheveled body were a surprise to the audience as she seduced a man. Her tremendous performance earned her the Best Actress Award at the 76th Academy Awards.

Some in the industry have described Kuroshima as the Japanese version of Charlize. How will Kuroshima change now that she has seen a film that she can proudly call her masterpiece? How will Kuroshima change after encountering a film that can be proudly called her masterpiece?