■The theme song has been decided to be ONE N’ ONLY’s new song “Map of The Mind”!
From the movie “BATTLE KING!! Map of The Mind -Introduction/Finale-“, which will be released in two consecutive movies in 2025, we will introduce four new cast members, the main visuals of
In addition, the theme song has been decided to be ONE N’ ONLY’s new song “Map of The Mind”, which will be performed for the first time in this preview. Additionally, 6 scene photos and comments from the new cast members have also arrived.
In the movie “Battle King!! -We’ll rise again-“, which was released in theaters in March 2023, the main character, Genjiro, who was a Yankee who only fought, becomes a dancer with his “friends”. A youth story about encounters and running towards your dreams together with your friends. A total of 16 EBiDAN members appeared, and it became a hot topic among fans.
As a sequel to such “Battle King!!”, the movie “BATTLE KING!! Map of The Mind -Introduction/Finale-” will be released on February 14th, 2025 and “Finale” on March 14th, 2025. Publish consecutively.
The cast continues to be ONE N’ ONLY’s Eiku Yamashita, Satoru Takao, Naoya Kusakawa, Kenshin Uemura, Tetsuta Seki, and Rei Sawamura. Furthermore, from BUDDiiS, Fumiki Ogawa, Fuuya Takao, Yuma Nose, Takuya Otsuki, and Shuto Mori are the cause of this. Jun Muto from M!LK and Shunta Sono will appear. Following the previous work, Ryushin Tei and Fumina Hara are also scheduled to appear.
■The four new characters who will shake up the fate of Jackpoz will be played by Jun Nishiyama, Hideyoshi Kan, Koji Konami, and Yuki Shioya!
This time, the cast of four people who will play the “strongest” characters who will appear in front of Jackpoz (a dance vocal group performed by six members of ONE N’ ONLY) has been revealed.
The actress who plays Koikeya’s “Pride Potato” (2020) and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s “Pocari Sweat” plays Takarin Yamagata, the younger sister of Kotaro Yamagata (played by Shuto Mori), who is more quarrelsome than Kotaro. Yuki Shiotani became a hot topic when she was featured in a commercial for 2020), and from 2022 she is also active as a member of the seven-member dance vocal group MISS MERCY.
In addition, Suzaku Yamagata, the older brother who is feared as the worst and who even Kotaro is scared of, will be played by Suzaku Yamagata, who was selected to play the main character in the TV Asahi drama/movie “Kamen Rider Geets”, which is currently airing on Fuji TV. Hideyoshi Kan is also preparing for the release of the drama “My Treasure” (2024) and the movie/distribution drama “Oshi no Ko” (2024).
Shizuku Asai, a friend of Yamagata Suzaku who is mysterious but has the strongest kick, will be played by the stage play “Ensemble Stars!” On Stage”, he has appeared in numerous works, including the lead role in the musical “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion”, and recently played the role of Ran Haitani in the stage play “Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku Hen” (2024). Koji Konami.
Fuma Shibata, the strongest man who even overwhelms Kotaro, was selected to play the childhood role of the main character in the “20th Century Boys” movie series, and has since appeared in TBS Sunday Theater “Dragon Zakura” (2021). , TBS Sunday Theater “VIVANT” (2023), NHK Taiga drama “What to do with Ieyasu” (2023), TBS TV drama “Laughing Matryoshka” (2024), and many other popular works. He will be played by Jun Nishiyama, who starred in “Nogaii” (2023).
The four unique characters that appear in this work will change the fate of Jackpoz, Ryunosuke, and Kotaro.
■Shocking book preview released!
A shocking preview video has been released that reveals the entire story of this work. The story begins with the shocking words of Ryunosuke (Fuya Takao), the younger brother of the protagonist Genjiro (Yamashita Eiku) and others, “Genjiro, I will not forgive you.”
The scene changes, and the dance vocal group “Jackpoz” performed by the six members of ONE N’ ONLY (Eiku Yamashita, Satoru Takao, Naoya Kusakawa, Kenshin Uemura, Tetsuta Seki, and Rei Sawamura) won the High School Battle King two years ago. After that, he started running towards the world. Meanwhile, Ainosuke (Sayto Takao) goes to pick up his younger brother Ryunosuke, who was taken away by the police in the previous movie and spent two years in a juvenile detention center. Ainosuke’s gentle voice, “Welcome back, Ryunosuke,” was even talked about in the special report.
When Ryunosuke returns to everyone, he is confused by the change in Genjiro and his friends who welcome him and say, “Let’s dance together,” but he responds with a smile. Then, his old enemy Torataro Yamagata (Shuto Mori) and others appear again, but even stronger enemies Shibata (Jun Nishiyama) and Asai (Konan Koji) from the fight club “KNOCK OUT” begin to bare their fangs against Jackpoz. Ryunosuke feels lonely and distrustful of the Jackpoz members who won’t take revenge even when they are attacked, saying, “We won’t fight anymore for the sake of our dreams,” and gradually become drawn into the sweet words of Shibata and Asai. go. Finally, he tells Minamoto Niro, “I’m going to escape,” and falls into darkness…
The scene in which Genjiro and Ainosuke confront Shibata, Torataro, and Ryunosuke, who has completely changed due to being controlled by anger, is also depicted, making it a must-see development.
In order to make his dreams come true with his friends, he made a promise not to fight. What path will Genjiro and his friends choose in order to protect their precious friends?
Furthermore, following the theme song of the previous work, “We’ll rise again,” starring ONE N’ ONLY performed the theme song, and the new song “Map of The Mind” was released for the first time. It will also be interesting to see how this song, which is also the subtitle of this work, will be used in the play.
■The main visuals for the introduction and finale have been released!
The main visuals for the first part (Introduction) and the second part (Finale) are released at the same time. Jackpoz’s Genjiro (Yamashita Eiku), Ainosuke (Takao Souto), Kai (Kusakawa Naoya), Kurama (Uemura Kenshin), Sanada (Seki Tetsuta), Saotome (Sawamura Rei), Ryunosuke (Takao Kaede), Nanbu ( Fumiki Ogawa), Date (Jun Muto), the Yamagata clan’s Torataro (Shuto Mori), Kinoshita (Yuma Nose), Akiyama (Takuya Otsuki), and Suzaku (Hideyoshi Kan) and Asai (Koji Konami) who appear in this work.・Shibata (Jun Nishiyama) gathers.
In the “Introduction”, there are expressions filled with “hope” and others with expressions that are not filled with “This is the path we have chosen.” With the copy, “This is the path we have chosen.” In the “Finale”, “We will not give up on our dreams.” Along with the copy that says, “My friends and I,” each of them is shown with a determined expression on their faces.
Mubichike advance tickets (online) will also be on sale from 10am on November 21st. Check the movie website for campaign details and other details. Other ticket types will be announced in the future.
■6 new scene photos released!
Additionally, six new scene photos have also been released. Jackpoz set out to pursue his dream of “taking the top of the world with dance.” Although Ryunosuke has returned to his friends for the first time in two years, he is struggling to fit in. New “formidable enemies” Suzaku, Asai, and Shibata appear before them. And what does Kaede Rin reveal about his older brother Torataro’s past? “Dreams” and “friends”. Where Genjiro is heading…
■Jun Nishiyama comment
My name is Jun Nishiyama and I played the role of Fuma Shibata.
Shibata gained 8 kilograms in weight for this work in order to build a strong and strong body as he plays a role where he throws powerful hard punches.
I had a great time with ONE N’ ONLY and BUDDiiS.
I would be happy if you could come to the theater.■Hideyoshi Kan comment
Hello everyone, my name is Hideyoshi Kan. This time, I will be playing the role of Suzaku Yamagata, the scariest and worst man.
I was very happy to be able to appear in “BATTLE KING!!”, a work that is loved by so many people, and since I had been watching it since the previous work, I was very happy to be able to co-star with the people from EBiDAN. It was.
My role is Kotaro Yamagata’s older brother, and as the most feared and worst man that everyone fears, he is stirring up this episode’s “BATTLE KING!!”.
I hope everyone will come to the theater!■Comment from Koji Konami
My name is Koji Konami and I play the role of Shizuka Asai, a new character that appears in this work.
When I was approached for the role, I was surprised to find out that it was a genderless role that I had never played before, but I thought about how I could express myself and felt like I wanted to take on the challenge.
Although I was a little nervous as it was my first time working with many of them, I was able to take on the challenge and rediscover the fun of being an actor as I worked with the director and everyone else to create a work.
I played the role of a partner with Nishiyama-kun, and I think by spending all the time together throughout the filming, I was able to really bring out the feeling of being a partner.
The action scenes and emotional storyline are the highlights.
I would be happy if you could take a look!■Yuki Shiotani (MISS MERCY) Comment
My name is Yuki Shioya, who played Kaederin Yamagata.
I was surprised when I heard that she would be playing the younger sister who is more quarrelsome than her older brother, Torataro Yamagata!
This was my first time receiving action instruction, and although I was a little nervous, it was a new and very good experience.
This work is a battle youth movie where the strength of feelings for friends and family is the driving force behind living in the present.
It is a powerful work with everyone’s actions and dance. We look forward to seeing you at the theater.
Movie information
Movie “BATTLE KING!! Map of The Mind -Introduction/Finale-”
Director/Screenplay: Genki Takigawa
Cast: ONE N’ ONLY / Eiku Yamashita, Hayato Takao, Naoya Kusakawa, Kenshin Uemura, Tetsuta Seki, Rei Sawamura
Fumiki Ogawa Fuya Takao Yuma Nose Takuya Otsuki Shuto Mori
Jun Muto, Shun Sono, Yuki Shiotani, Hideyoshi Kan, Koji Konami, Jun Nishiyama / Ryushin Tei / Fumina Hara
Distribution/Advertisement: S・D・P
(C) Movie “BATTLE KING!! Map of The Mind” Production Committee
“BATTLE KING!! Map of The Mind -Introduction/Finale-” work site
https://battleking-movie.com
“BATTLE KING!! Map of The Mind -Introduction-” Main Visual
“BATTLE KING!! Map of The Mind -Shusou-” Main Visual
