The blockbuster which is a live-action adaptation of Maya Mineo’s original comic which sold over 690,000 copies, “Kono Manga ga Sugoi! comics Tonde Saitama”. With Nikaido Fumi-san and GACKT-san co-starring together, the spectacular comedy unfolds at the hands of director Takeuchi Hideki of the Nodame Cantabile and Thermae Romae series.

Tonde Saitama movie release celebration
Nihon Saitama-ka Keikaku in Nagoya Nikaido Fumi × GACKT Talk Event Held!

To celebrate the release of the movie, lead starts Nikaido Fumi-san and GACKT-san flew out of the Kanto region to hold an event that appeals for the “charms of Saitama” around Japan.
In Nagoya, they appeared at Nagoya Oasis21 on Wednesday, 13 February, and spoke of behind-the-scenes stories and their image of the Tokai region.

His first impression of Nikaido-san is—?

GACKT-san: Adorable, just like how she looks. I wanted to communicate with her and I asked a variety of questions, but when I do that, I’d get a question back, and then after that, she’d tell me her point of view, but the conclusion that comes out at the end just disappears right before that. And I’d always be screaming “Oyyy!” in my heart (smiles).

Nikaido-san: I didn’t think so (smiles).

If a sequel to this movie was to be made in the Tokai region―?

Nikaido-san: I like Mie. I love Nagoya too but Nagoya doesn’t have to fly to get
noticed, so I’d like to give that spot to Mie.

GACKT-san: If it’s Mie, I guess “Tonde Matsusaka” or something. I like beef, so I do come to Matsusaka by train too but the inaccessibility of it makes me feel that it’s just tough, though I do think that perhaps the inaccessibility is a charm of its own.

Furthermore, Saitama’s local product “Soka Senbei”, which appears as an important item in the movie, was given out as gifts!

Also! Lucky members of the audience were called to the stage to receive gifts directly from Nikaido-san and GACKT-san. The audience was in excitement at this rare chance to meet these two up close.

Lastly, a group photo with everyone and a message from each of them

Nikaido-san: Everyone in Nagoya has been so energetic. Since yesterday, we’ve been bringing our Nationwide Saitama-ka campaign to Fukuoka and Osaka, and I’m really happy that we came to Nagoya as our last stop. Thank you for supporting the movie!

GACKT-san: I think that when natives of Mie and Gifu get asked where they come from, they’re bound to say “Nagoya”. Tonde Saitama really is a comedy but it is a seriously made comedy by the actors gathered in it. I think people who see us doing funnily stupid things with all manner of seriousness will probably laugh too. Please laugh out loud in the theatres!

Source: kelly-net.jp

Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team

Translation © GACKT ITALIA