Mika Kano rushes to support and give advice to the six children! Report on the opening greeting of "Eiga no Osomatsu-san" on the first day of its opening to the public.

On Friday, March 15, 2019, the first day of the opening of the theater version of "Eiga no Osomatsu-san" was held.

Based on Fujio Akatsuka's classic gag manga "Osomatsu-kun," "Eiga no Osomatsu-san" is a completely new film version of the TV anime "Osomatsu-san" (1st season from October 2015 to March 2016, 2nd season from October 2017 to March 2017, broadcast in TV Tokyo, etc.) about six children who are scum and neat but somehow lovable even as adults. TV Tokyo, etc.). The story that connects "Osomatsu-kun" and "Osomatsu-san" will be revealed.

On March 15, the first day of "Eiga no Osomatsu-san" theatrical version opened to the public, Takahiro Sakurai, who plays the eldest son, Osomatsu, DreamAmi, who sings the theme song, Shu Matsubara, who wrote the script, and Yoichi Fujita, director, took the stage for a talk session about the appeal of "Eiga no Osomatsu-san". In addition, as a surprise guest, Mika Kano appeared with a bouquet of flowers, escorted by the 18-year-old six children (in stuffed animals), and the venue was filled with excitement. Here is the official report from the event.

Official Report】 ※Titles omitted

On March 15, Takahiro Sakurai, who plays the role of the eldest son, Osomatsu, Dream Ami, who sings the theme song, Shu Matsubara, who wrote the script, and Yoichi Fujita, the director, greeted the audience on the opening day of the theater version of "Eiga no Osomatsu-san". After the cast and crew appeared on stage, the excitement of the audience rose to a fever pitch as the 18-year-old six children began to roll out the red carpet, followed by a flower shower, and a surprise guest, Mika Kano, who professes to be a big Osomatsu-san fan, arrived to congratulate the audience. The event was a great success, with the audience and the speakers, who had not been informed of Mika's appearance, cheering loudly.

<Speakers' comments
─ Please tell us frankly how you feel about the opening of "Eiga no Osomatsu-san" today.
Director Fujita: It has been about a year since I started working on the film version, and I am a little nervous that this day has finally arrived.I think I can confidently say that I havedone everything I can do to make thisfilm.

─ How did you feel when you wrote the theme song "Good Goodbye" for this film?
Ami：After I was asked to write the theme song for this film, I watched the video before it was completed and developed my image of the song.I put a lot of thought into the song, hoping that it would be a song that would remind everyone watching the movie of the scenes in the movie while listening to the song.

─ This movie is 108 minutes long, could you tell us about the difficulties you faced during the postrecording?
Sakurai-san: The recording processwas tough, but looking back, it was a very fulfilling time.I think it turned out to be a wonderful work that will make youwonder,in a good way, whatthe story was like when you see the finished product with the video.

───Without spoiling anything, could you tell us about any scenes you recommend or points of interest?
Sakurai-san: I love the scene where Dayon is in trouble! I love the scene "Dayon is in trouble..." so much. It is a scene that I would like people to pay attention to in the film.
Mr. Matsubara: This is a bit of a pinpoint, but I like the scene where Decapang talks for a long time, and the conversation between Osomatsu and Jyushimatsu after that.I think this is a work that will change your impression as you watch it over and over again. Please enjoy it again and again.
Director Fujita: If you don't miss the beginning, you will understand the meaning of this story.3 years have passed since theTV animeseries, and this movie is the culmination of all that has happened so far. I hope as many people as possible will see it.

＜Surprise guest, Mika Kano Special Interview

─ Which character is your favorite among the six children of "Osomatsu-san"?
It is Jyushimatsu. When Ichimatsu's cat went missing, I was in tears when he came back with a smile on his face after searching for it in the mud.

─ ─ What do you think is the charm of "Osomatsu-san"?
The whole story is often a joke, but I think it's the humanity and cuteness that comes out in the jokes.

───Could you tell us your impression of "Eiga no Osomatsu-san"?
It makes me smile and feel relaxed, even though I wonder if it is safe to say that the basic aspects of the story have not changed even though they have grown up.
I thought I would like to go on a date with Jyushimatsu since you all have no experience with women yet.

─ Mika's advice to the 18-year-olds on how to become respectable adults.
Mika: I think you can become a great adult by not forgetting your childlike spirit and by living a life of sincerity to yourself and to others.

<Outline of the event>
・Date and time: Friday, March 15, 19:00-19:30

Place: Shinjuku Piccadilly, Screen 1
Guests: Takahiro Sakurai (Osomatsu), Dream Ami (theme song), Shu Matsubara (script), Yoichi Fujita (director) 6 stuffed animals (18 years old), Mika Kano (surprise guest) / MC Ken Washizaki

Film Information】※Titles omitted

Eiga no Osomatsu-san the Movie
Release date: March 15, 2019 (Fri.) Nationwide roadshow

<Staff> "Eiga no Osomatsu-san" The Movie
Original Story："Osomatsu-kun" Fujio Akatsuka
Director : Yoichi Fujita
Screenplay : Shu Matsubara
Character Design : Naoyuki Asano
Art Director：Seiki Tamura
Color Designer: Yukiko Kakita
Editing: Kumiko Sakamoto
Music: Yukari Hashimoto
Music Production: Avex Pictures
Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta
Sound Production: Rakuonsha
Animation Production: studio Piero
Theme Song "Good Goodbye" Dream Ami(rhythm zone)
Distributor: Shochiku

＜Cast
Osomatsu: Sakurai Takahiro
Karamatsu: Yuichi Nakamura
Choromatsu: Hiroshi Kamiya
Ichimatsu: Jun Fukuyama
Jyushimatsu: Daisuke Ono
Todomatsu: Miyu Irino
Totoko: Aya Endo
Iyami: Kenichi Suzumura
Chibita: Kunitachi Sachi
Dekapan: Yoshi Ueda
Dayon: Nobuo Tobita
Hatabo: Momoko Saito and others

(c) Fujio Akatsuka / Eiga no Osomatsu-san Production Committee 2019