Nana Komatsu Talks Nerves at Exit No. 8 Event, Captivates With Stunning Style

(Kazunari Ninomiya) is wonderful as the leader of the cast

Nana Komatsu (29), model and actress, confidently walked not on a red carpet but on a yellow carpet before more than 600 attendees.

On July 22, at the livedoor URBAN SPORTS PARK in Ariake, Tokyo (Koto Ward), the first domestic promotional event for the film Exit 8—scheduled for release on August 29—was held. Komatsu appeared alongside lead actor Kazunari Ninomiya (42), Yamato Kawachi (46), and director-screenwriter Genki Kawamura (46).

“The film is a live-action adaptation of the hit game of the same name, which has sold over 1.9 million copies worldwide. The story follows the protagonist, the ‘Lost Man’ (Ninomiya), who descends from the subway and searches for Exit 8—only to become trapped in an endless loop, unable to escape. Komatsu plays a mysterious woman, though no details about her character have been revealed.

In May, the film was officially invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 78th Cannes International Film Festival, where tickets sold out instantly and it received an eight-minute standing ovation. Screenings have already been confirmed in over 100 countries and regions.” (Film magazine writer)

At the Tokyo event, the venue’s indoor running track was transformed with an 88-meter-long yellow carpet. Fans lined both sides, waiting with cameras in hand, and as cast members arrived in chauffeured cars, screams of excitement erupted, especially when Komatsu and Ninomiya appeared.

Komatsu wore a chic knit-and-pants outfit in the same hue, accentuated by luxurious jewelry around her neck. The four cast members carried microphones and playfully searched for eight mistakes hidden along the track as part of the stage direction. Komatsu repeatedly burst into laughter, drawing cheers of “So cute!” from the crowd.

On stage, Komatsu reflected on her return to film after about a year:

“I felt like I was looping in nervousness. It had been a while since I was on a movie set, and just thinking about it made me anxious. During the first scene, my voice was shaking, and the director even told me, ‘Aren’t you a bit too nervous?’”

Speaking about her first collaboration with Ninomiya, she added:

“It’s like he has eyes everywhere (laughs). He’s always observing everything from a broad perspective, never wavering as a person, and I truly thought he was wonderful as the leader of the cast.”

Ninomiya jokingly responded, “It really does feel good to be praised,” earning laughter from the audience and showcasing the strong team dynamic.

Though Komatsu’s role remains a mystery, anticipation builds for how she will portray her enigmatic character when the film hits theaters.