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

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?