■“I played the role with input so that I could naturally recreate the image of Mikio from the original work.” (Umion Sakurai)
It has been announced that Umin Sakurai will appear as an additional cast member in the movie “Ojou to Watchinu-kun” (to be released on March 14, 2025) starring Riko Fukumoto and Jesse (SixTONES).
The movie “Ojo to Watchdog-kun” is about a high school heroine who hides the fact that she is the granddaughter of a gangster and is determined to have “normal youth and love,” and her caretaker who is overly protective of her. , an endearing romantic comedy about a young man who lies about his age and even enters a high school through the back door.
Kaito Sakurai made her acting debut in the NHK TV drama series “Ale” (2020). Since then, she has appeared in a number of popular works such as the movie “Uso-Kami” and TBS Sunday Theater “VIVANT” (2023), and “[Oshinoko]”, which is distributed on Amazon Prime and is scheduled to be released in December. He is attracting attention as one of the most talked about young talented actors at the moment, including starring in the movie.
This time, Sakurai will be playing Mikio Tanuki, the grandson of the Tanuki-gumi leader, who is the sibling of the Senagaki-gumi to which Keiya Uto, played by Jesse, belongs. He is a first-year high school student like Kazusaki Senagaki, played by Fukumoto, and is a person who transfers to the same high school as Kazusaki and Keiya, and disrupts their relationship.
The character visual for Mikio Tanuki, played by Sakurai, has also been released. Mikio is standing with a listless expression, and in the background there is an anemone flower, which is known to be poisonous despite its gorgeous and cute appearance. A line that brings to mind the turmoil of… It is a special visual that reveals Mikio’s character, which is completely different from Keiya, and has the atmosphere of a “bad guy.”
■Sakurai Umion comment
I played the role with input so that I could naturally recreate the image of Mikio from the original work.
It was my first time playing the role of Mikio, and besides being on set every day, I enjoyed playing the role of Mikio more than anything!
The on-site staff and cast participated in the filming with sincere respect. I think both fans of the original work and those who aren’t will enjoy this work, which will make you laugh, make you squirm, make you nervous, and move you through all sorts of emotions!
Please come and visit us at the theater!■Comment from Yurika Koike (producer)
Mikio is more than just a “love rival.” He openly admits that he is the grandson of a gangster and lives a hedonistic life, and is a maverick who doesn’t know what he’s up to. We asked Kaito Sakurai to play the role, looking for a mischievous mischievousness behind her friendly smile, which is completely different from Keiya, who is full of adult sex appeal. I’m currently editing the main part of the movie, and Mikio’s moratorium charm, which is charming and disturbing at the same time, is exploding. Are you a Keiya fan or a Mikio fan? Please check it out at the theater!
Movie information
“The Lady and the Watchdog”
Friday, March 14, 2025 ROADSHOW
Original work: Hatsuharu “Ojo to Watchdog-kun” (Kodansha “Bessatsu Friend” KC)
Director: Keiichi Kobayashi
Screenplay: Yosuke Masaike
Cast: Riko Fukumoto, Jesse (SixTONES), Umion Sakurai
Distribution: Toho
(C)2025 “Ojo to Watchdog-kun” Production Committee
Movie site for the movie “The Lady and the Watchdog”
https://ojou-movie.toho.co.jp
