Actor Akari Takaishi appeared on stage at Ikebukuro Cinema Rosa on the 14th to give a triumphant return stage greeting in appreciation of the blockbuster hit of the movie “Baby Warukyure Nice Days.”
On the 29th of last month, it was announced that she would be the heroine of the NHK TV drama series “Bakebake” to be aired in the second half of 2025, and her name has become well-known throughout Japan, and she is currently the hottest actor.
Last year, Takanishi won the Best Emerging Actress Award at the 15th TAMA Film Awards, and this year she played the heroine in the drama “Crashing High School Student and Crash Teacher Lesson 2” (MBS/TBS Dramaism) and the movie “Rookie Reporter Trot.” Child: If I don’t do it, who will? ” (released on August 9th), and the animated film “Kimi no Iro” (released on August 30th).
Most recently, he appeared in the movie “I Just Dropped My Smartphone Final Chapter: Final Hacking Game” (released on November 1st), and is also preparing for the release of the movie “A Hotel Suitable for Me” (released on December 27th). Even after her work was released and she was chosen as the heroine of a morning drama, she continues to gain momentum.
Takaishi, who has been attracting a lot of attention, made his first public appearance after the announcement of Asadora Heroine at “Ikebukuro Cinema Rosa”, which is known as the sacred place for indie films.
Ikebukuro Cinema Rosa is the theater where the first installment of the “Baby Warukyure” series, released in 2021, was screened for six months.
At the time, this series began with a theatrical release in only one theater, but now it has been released in nearly 200 theaters nationwide, attracting many fans as a sacred place for “Baby Waru”.
Takaishi, who took the stage wearing a T-shirt designed by Izawa, greeted the audience by saying, “I’m really happy that the three of us can come back to Cinema Rosa today!” He went on to tell Saiori Izawa, who is co-starring alongside Takaishi, and director Yugo Sakamoto, “This is the first time the three of us will be on stage at Cinema Rosa since September 2, 2021 in Series 1.” A voice of surprise and admiration rose from the audience.
This day was the triumphant return stage greeting at the “sacred place” Cinema Rosa for the first time in about three years, and it was a special day for fans to reaffirm the progress of the series.
During the stage greeting, episodes and behind-the-scenes stories from the filming will be revealed one after another, and the conversation will be irresistible for fans. The venue was filled with a peaceful atmosphere from beginning to end as the three talked with each other with smiles on their faces, and fans listened intently.
Additionally, a corner was set up to answer questions submitted in advance by fans who had gathered at the venue, and as the three of them answered questions, a warm exchange filled with laughter and emotion was created.
At the end of the main stage greeting, Takanishi said, “I have truly been indebted to Cinema Rosa for this work, so I would like to come back to Cinema Rosa and express my gratitude to everyone face to face.” Talking about the special meaning that the theater space has, he said, “I think it’s because of Baby Warukyure that I can talk to you from this distance, so I’m very happy to be able to talk to you from this distance, I am also grateful to all of you, and I truly believe that we were able to come this far thanks to everyone who came to see us.”
Takaishi reiterated his love for the Baby Waru series and his gratitude to the fans, saying, “Chisato and Mahiro are forever, so I hope we can meet everyone like this again somewhere.”
Then, just when it seemed like the stage greetings had calmed down, director Sakamoto broached the topic of Takaishi being selected as the morning drama heroine, saying, “We didn’t mention it at all (lol),” and the audience erupted in excitement. I was surrounded by a kana atmosphere.
Takaishi commented with a smile, “Thanks to everyone! Thank you very much. Baby Warukyure-sama!” The audience gave a big round of applause, and in a celebratory mood, the stage greeting ended with thunderous applause. .
Today, Takaishi made a triumphant return to the holy land of indie films. He showed a carefree smile, just like when he first appeared on stage in 2021.
▼Movie information
“Baby Warukyure Nice Days”
Starring: Akari Takaishi, Ayaori Izawa
Director: Yugo Sakamoto
Screenplay: Yugo Sakamoto
Music: SUPA LOVE
Action director: Kensuke Sonomura
Distribution: Shibuya Productions
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