JAPAN ITALY BRIDGE AND GACKT ITALIA EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Takeuchi Hideki
On the occasion of the Far East Film Festival, we had the honor and pleasure of being able to interview Takeuchi Hideki, director of "Fly me to the Saitama" (翔んで埼玉 - Tonde Saitama), presented in Italy during the festival for its European premiere!
Takeuchi Hideki made his debut working for Fuji Television and in 1996 he directed the first of his series for this TV station. In 1998 he won the award for best director at the Television Drama Academy Awards for "Just a Little More, God" but the awards won didn't stop there.
His movie debut came in 2009 with the dramatic two-part musical comedy Nodame Cantabile. Takeuchi Hideki continues to alternate between the big and small screen with Thermae Romae and two television series, passing with great ease from the historical drama to the brilliant comedy.
Thermae Romae has achieved such a resounding success in the Japanese box office that Takeuchi-san created the sequel, Thermae Romae II, released on April 26, 2014 and previewed after a week at the 16th Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy.
This year, the director returned to the Far East Film Festival with "Fly me to the Saitama", a brilliant and somewhat surreal comedy about the parochialism that exists between Saitama and Tokyo, starring singer and actor GACKT-san and actress Fumi Nikaido, supported by other famous names within the cast. Fly me to the Saitama, also won the MyMovies.com award for best film acclaimed by the public.
The one with Takeuchi-san was an interesting and entertaining interview that tells the backstage of the film, curiosities and perspectives for future collaboration between Italy and Japan. Enjoy the video and we are curious to know your feedback!
Transcript: GACKT ITALIA Team
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[VIDEO] SHINSOU SAKAGAMI TWITTER - MAY 02 2019
Shinsou Sakagami Twitter update. New photo with GACKT, translation below
Finally tonight 「Chokugeki!Shinsou Sakagami」 2-hour special from 7:57 p.m.
The Direct Hit on GACKT-san’s home in Malaysia and his huge business.
From the "demonic work" of GACKT-san's live performances backstage, to the lost love stories and his tears as benefactor...
Look forward to all the mysterious GACKT-san’s emotions together with "GACKT's sayings"
#GACKT #シンソウ坂上
いよいよ今夜7時57分から「直撃!シンソウ坂上」2時間SPです。
GACKTさんのマレーシア大豪邸と巨額ビジネスに直撃。
そして“仕事の鬼”GACKTさんのライブの裏側、失恋話、そして恩人への涙…ミステリアスなGACKTさんの喜怒哀楽すべてを“GACKT語録”とともにご覧ください。#GACKT #シンソウ坂上 pic.twitter.com/xi8kBMYDlY
— 直撃!シンソウ坂上【公式】 (@ss_fujitv) May 2, 2019
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
Translation © GACKT ITALIA
[PHOTO] SHINSOU SAKAGAMI TWITTER - MAY 01 2019
Shinsou Sakagami Twitter update. New photo with GACKT, translation below
2-hour special tomorrow, Thursday, 2 May, from 7:57 p.m.
Sakagami-san visits GACKT-san's home in Malaysia.
Not only his musical and artistic activities, but all of his mysterious lifestyle will be revealed.
Tears and laughter and anger… Look forward to a special filled with GACKT-san's emotions.
https://t.co/BqpAgBcAYM
#GACKT #シンソウ坂上 https://t.co/CodMFUQT8Q
明日5月2日(木)夜7時57分からは2時間スペシャル。
坂上さんがGACKTさんのマレーシアの自宅を直撃。
音楽活動・芸能活動だけでない、謎の生活の全てが明かされます。
涙あり笑いあり怒りあり…GACKTさんの喜怒哀楽が全て詰まった特集にご期待ください。https://t.co/BqpAgBcAYM#GACKT #シンソウ坂上 pic.twitter.com/CodMFUQT8Q
— 直撃!シンソウ坂上【公式】 (@ss_fujitv) May 1, 2019
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
Translation © GACKT ITALIA
[LIVE NOW] THE REVENGE presented by GACKT
LIVE now from GACKT official YouTube Channel, THE REVENGE presented by GACKT
[PHOTOS] OH!! MY!! GACKT!! BLOMAGA Vol. 36
Photos of GACKT from today's OH!! MY!! GACKT!! Vol. 36 broadcast aired on NicoNico channel