Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin's Behind-the-Scenes Video

Takeru Satoh shows off his moves as title samurai in August 25 film

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Almost five minutes of behind-the-scenes footage from the live-action film adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin manga ran on Japanese television. The video features 22-year-old actor Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O, Rookies, Beck, Ryōmaden) practicing his moves as the titular samurai. 17-year-old actress Emi Takei also appears the heroine Kaoru Kamiya.

Yuu Aoi (Hana and Alice, Honey and Clover) plays Megumi Takani, Munetaka Aoki (The Last Message Umizaru, live-action The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) plays Sanosuke Sagara, and Taketo Tanaka plays Yahiko Myōjin. Kouji Kikkawa (Let's Dance With Papa) as Jine Udō, Yosuke Eguchi (Shonan Bakusozoku, Tokyo Love Story) as Hajime Saitō, and Teruyuki Kagawa (From Up On Poppy Hill, 20th Century Boys) as Kanryū Takeda round out the cast.

The film will open in Japan on August 25.

Source: Comic Book Movie 

Originally posted by ANN

Live-Action Movie Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) 2nd Teaser

Takeru Satoh stars as title samurai in Keishi Ōtomo, Warner's August 25 film

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The Japanese website Cinema Today began streaming the second teaser trailer for the live-action film adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin manga on Tuesday. 

The same footage was previewed on the ZIP! morning television program last Wednesday. According to one of the ZIP! hosts and Cinema Today, production on four versions of this newest trailer with English, Chinese, French, and Spanish subtitles has been approved. 



The same footage was previewed on the ZIP! morning television program last Wednesday. According to one of the ZIP! hosts and Cinema Today, production on four versions of this newest trailer with English, Chinese, French, and Spanish subtitles has been approved.
Keishi Ōtomo is directing this samurai film with 22-year-old actor Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O, Rookies, Beck, Ryōmaden) as the titular character. 17-year-old actress Emi Takei plays the heroine Kaoru Kamiya. Yuu Aoi (Hana and Alice, Honey and Clover) plays Megumi Takani, Munetaka Aoki (The Last Message Umizaru, live-action The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) plays Sanosuke Sagara, and Taketo Tanaka plays Yahiko Myōjin. Kouji Kikkawa (Let's Dance With Papa) as Jine Udō, Yosuke Eguchi (Shonan Bakusozoku, Tokyo Love Story) as Hajime Saitō, and Teruyuki Kagawa (From Up On Poppy Hill, 20th Century Boys) as Kanryū Takeda round out the cast.
The film will open in Japan on August 25. Warner Brothers Japan streamed a previous teaser trailer for the film last December. That earlier teaser received hits from 136 different countries on the film's official site.












Source: cinematoday via ANN

Poster for “Rurouni Kenshin” Live-Action Movie Revealed

The poster for the live-action film, “Rurouni Kenshin“, has finally been revealed!

The black-and-white photo was taken by Kurigami Kazumi, a renowned photographer who has won many awards. It was taken to convey the ‘hidden madness’ of the protagonist ‘Kenshin’, a former assassin who vows not to kill anyone after experiencing a personal trauma.

“Rurouni Kenshin” will open in theaters on August 25th. It stars a gorgeous line-up of actors and actresses including Sato Takeru, Takei Emi, Aoi Yu, and Kikkawa Koji.

Additionally, the new series of “Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenyaku Romantan-” will start its serialization in the June issue of manga magazine, “Jump Square“.

Source & Image: natalie via tokyohive

Sato Takeru to Appear in NHK’s Documentary Special Program

It’s been announced that actor Sato Takeru (22) will be featured on the March 31st broadcast of NHKBS Premium for their documentary special titled, “Hadaka ni Shitai Otoko ‘Sato Takeru’.”

This documentary will mark Sato’s first time as a documentary character and will feature his trip to Verona and Venice, Italy for his upcoming stage debut for “Romeo and Juliet“. This stage play will open their curtains in Tokyo on April 29th at Akasaka ACT Theater and run until the final performance on May 27th.

This film will also capture Sato’s challenge on medieval dance and fencing in Italy. He will also visit his alma mater in his hometown (Saitama Prefecture) and will look back at his high school days during when he was scouted to the entertainment industry. The documentary will also show scenes with his cat as well.

Regarding this film, Sato stated, “Being able to go to Verona became a part of large existence in me. It’s rare for me to actually show myself on the screen so I would be happy if people would be able to know more of me through this documentary.”

“Hadaka ni Shitai Otoko ‘Sato Takeru’” will be broadcasted on April 7th on Saturday at 10:30 P.M. JST.

Source : tokyohive

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Film Image Published

The January 2012 issue of Jump Square magazine is publishing an image of actor Takeru Satoh as the title character in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin film on Saturday. 

The film will open throughout Japan on August 25 2012. 

Source : Manga News via ANN

Miura Haruma & Sato Takeru Hold “High Touch” Event for Their DVD Release

On November 11th, actors Miura Haruma (21) and Sato Takeru (22) held a high touch event to celebrate the release of their DVD “HT~Sekido no Mashita de, Nabe wo Tsutsuku~ (eat hot-pot right under the equator)” at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA.

At the event, Miura was asked about his plans for Christmas, and he answered, “We will hold ‘SUPER Handsome LIVE 2011′ from December 26th ~ 28th, so I think I will be doing practice and rehearsal. Having fun with rookie actors.” When asked if there was a girl that he would spend Christmas together with he answered, “I want a girlfriend, so very much!” Sato then gave him advice, “Haruma-san, you are a free person, so it’s better to have somebody who can watch over you warmly.”

This is the second DVD of their funny journey overseas after the first series “HT~N.Y. no Chuushin de, Nabe wo Tsutsuku~ (Eat hot-pot in the center of New York)” (released in February 2010). The DVD was about the two actors who visited New York to make hot-pot. For this second series, they traveled to the island of Borneo. They made an exploration into the tropical rainforest, visited “The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre”, and got all covered with mud at the mud volcano. The DVD shows the real faces of the two who could not hide their astonishment and excitement at the place they visited for the first time, and one of the highlights is what kind of hot-pot they made there.

About the most impressive scene, Miura said, “We were told that we would not be able to see the wild elephants because of the swollen river due to the abnormal weather, but miraculously, we saw them. I thought that the miracle could happen if we were together.” On the other hand, Sato said, “The contact with orangutans. They were cute.” Miura also revealed, “Takeru-san encountered a creature that he hated so much at the jungle. He was screaming very loud that I have never heard before.” Then Sato confessed, “It was a hairy caterpillar. I’m not so good with those creatures… I screamed to let people know there was a hairy caterpillar.”

Sato who was asked about the encounter with Miura, said, “I belong to the same agency with Haruma-san, and we had an opportunity to go to an amusement park together. We got closer after co-starring each other in a drama ‘Bloody Monday’.” According to Miura, “We just talk about girls almost all the time. Just kidding!” They were also asked if there was anything they wanted each other to change, but they showed off their mutual love saying, “There is nothing.” (Miura), “As long as he stays as the way he is.” (Sato).

About the place they would like to go in the future, Miura said, “Personally, I want to go to the Northern Europe, and experience riding a dogsled.” Sato also said with a smile, “I would like to see wild lions and cheetahs in the savanna.”

Source : mantan web via tokyohive

Sato Takeru to Make His Stage Debut With “Romeo and Juliet”

It’s been announced that actor Sato Takeru (22) will be making his stage debut with Shakespeare’s enduring masterpiece “Romeo and Juliet” which will start playing in May 2012.  Sato will play Romeo, and he commented, “I will challenge squarely toward the pure love story of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.”  It was also revealed that actress Ishihara Satomi (24) will be taking the role of Juliet, and this is the first time for them to co-star each other.

The stage direction will be taken by Jonathan Munby who is the notable young stage director in the London theater, and it will aim the “love story that strikes a sympathetic chord in the modern audience.”

Sato who is being active in several scenes, such as TV and movies, has set the preparatory period of 2 years for the stage debut.  He first visited the United Kingdom to see Jonathan in July 2010, and also he visited and stayed there for 2 weeks in this March to attend the workshop operated by Jonathan.  Then Sato went to the United Kingdom again in this May in order to take the training for stage performance.

Though Sato has been trying extremely hard to face with the important role of Romeo. He commented, “It was such a valuable experience (this preparatory period), but still, I am completely amateur for the stage play, so I’m being desperate how I can catch up to everybody.  I’m not sure how far I can go, but I will try my best with my full strength.”

Ishihara who will play Juliet who falls in love with Romeo who is from an opposing family, commented, “It’s a title that everybody knows, and Juliet has been played by many many people.  I felt little embarrassed and uneasy to play the fiery love story that wrenches your heart with the numerous famous lines.”  However, after having a deep discussion about the role and the intent with Jonathan, Ishihara commented, “My anxiety completely disappeared, and it made me think that I wanted to stand on the stage as Juliet.”  She says that she can’t wait for the rehearsal now.

Sato commented about Ishihara, “I always thought she is the actress who shows an attractive acting, so I’m really happy to be able to work with her.”  On the other hand, Ishihara said about Sato’s impression, “He looks at people squarely and is manly, but he is also a modesty person at the same time.”

Other than Sato and Ishihara, other main cast members have also revealed.  Kaku Kento as Tubalt, Suda Masaki as Mercutio, Onoue Hiroyuki as Benvolio, Hasegawa Hatsunori as the Capulet, Ishino Mako as Capulet’s wife, Hashimoto Satoshi as Friar Laurence, and so on.

The stage play will start at Akasaka ACT Theater, Tokyo from May 2nd to the 27th, and at Theater BRAVA!, Osaka during May 31st to June 10th.

Source : Oricon via tokyohive

Haruma Miura & Takeru Sato Trip to Borneo in DVD

Actors Miura Haruma(21) and Satou Takeru(22)'s travels in the Southeast Asian island of Borneo will be released in DVD. The second of its series [ＨＴ～赤道の真下で、锅をつつく～](Right under the equator, making nabe), it will be released on 11/11

It is the pair's first time visit to the island, they will experience things like taking care of an orangutan that lost its parents from deforestation and hunting to 'fullbody mudpacks' from the minerally rich mud of a mud volcano. They also go visit local elementary schools. And at the end they will make their 'promised' nabe (hot pot).

'We meet elephants, fight with bugs in our hotels, it's a complete survival experience.' (Satou)
'It's not just about me and Takeru in private, there is also respecting nature, and thinking about how humans can co-exist with animals' (Miura)

Their first DVD [HT ～N.Y.の中心で、鍋をつつく~](In the center of New York, making nabe) has had the highest record under the 'Idol image productions' category, selling over 3,5000 copies. This DVD is highly anticipated as well.

Source :  baidu & arama

Sato Takeru Playing a Young Soldier in a New Tradgedy End of War Commemoration Drama Documentary

The young popular actor Sato Takeru will be starring in Fuji TV's end of war commemoration drama documentary "The last bond ~ Okinawa the torn apart brothers~" (tentative title) which will air on August 13th from 9PM.
This is Sato Takeru's first war drama. The story is set during the Battle of Okinawa which took place towards the end of the Pacific War. It portraits the tragic story of two brothers as they get split up; one fighting for USA and the other for Japan making them enemies in war.

Takeru will play the role of a young soldier who was drafted into the famous troop "Tekketsu Kinnoutai" consisting of students in the ages between 14-17 (that in English is known as "Blood and Iron Student Corps").

"Before this role I had no idea what the "Blood and Iron Student Corps" was or what happened in the Okinawa war" says Sato Takeru, who to prepare for this role went to the History Museum in Itoman City, Okinawa. There he saw war pictures of the young children carrying weapons which he said was really chocking. He spent about half a month shooting in Okinawa and was also quoted saying "I want the young people of today to know about the tragical history that is very close to our own generation and period".




Source : Sanspo
Translation : citzera

Live-action “Rurouni Kenshin” Movie Confirmed, starring Sato Takeru

There have been rumors of a live-action “Rurouni Kenshin” movie since last summer, but now the project is officially confirmed. Actor Sato Takeru (22) will star under director Otomo Keishi (“Ryomaden”), with Warner Bros. producing.

The film is scheduled for release in 2012, though the staff is aiming to make it successful enough to continue as a series. Given the international popularity of “Rurouni Kenshin,” there is also hope that the movie gets released overseas as well.

The original manga, written by Watsuki Nobuhiro, originally ran in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) from 1994 to 1999. The story has been collected into 28 tankoubon volumes, and there are more than 50 million copies of the books in print. It has been translated and released in 23 countries, and a successful television anime adaptation came out in 1996.

Sato acknowledged that there is a “very high hurdle” in living up to everyone’s image of the iconic character. However, Watsuki commented that when the project was just starting, he discussed with his wife whom they thought should play Kenshin, and Sato was #1 on their list.

Preparations for the project started about 3 years ago, and Sato was offered the role after his appearance in “Ryomaden.”

Filming for “Rurouni Kenshin” is scheduled to begin in July.

Source & Image: MANTAN WEB