Top 10 movies box office ranking for the weekend of 12th & 13th Nov

Numbers in brackets indicate the number of cinemas where the movie was shown at:

1) Kimi no na wa (296)

2) Museum (331)

3) Jack Reacher NEVER GO BACK (343)

4) Death Note Light up the NEW world (342)

5) Inferno (346)

6) Oboreru Knife (153)

7) Eiga Mahou Tsukai Puri Kyua! Kiseki no Henshin! Kyua Mofurun! (212)

8) Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai (313)

9) Oke Roujin! (155)

10) Kono sekai no katasumi ni (63)

Source: Eiga.com

Top 10 movies box office ranking for the weekend of 5th & 6th Nov

Numbers in brackets indicate the number of cinemas showing the movie:

1) Kimi no na wa (296)

2) Death Note Light up the NEW world (342)

3) Inferno (346)

4) Oboreru Knife (153)

5) Eiga Mahou Tsukai Puri Kyua! Kiseki no Henshin! Kyua Morphine! (212)

6) Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai (313)

7) Bridget Jones' Baby (194)

8) Nanimono (296)

9) Yamikin Ushijima-kun The Final (184)

10) HiGH&LOW THE RED RAIN

Source: Eiga.com

First-day-screening event of new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai"

The first-day-screening event of new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" was held at TOHO Cinemas Nichigeki on 5 November which was attended by the director Miyake Yoshishige and cast members Oda Yuji, Yoshida Yo, Harada Taizo and Komie Kaito. The movie which is based on the same-titled novel by Higuchi Takuji and was made into a stage play and drama in 2014, features Oda as a broadcast writer Mimura Shuji who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and only has 6 months to live. In order to make arrangements for his wife Ayako (Yoshida) and Yoichiro (Komie) after his demise, he tries to find a new remarriage partner for Ayako.

As it had been 4 years since his last movie "Odoru Daisousasen THE FINAL Aratanaru Kibou", Oda commented that he was feeling emotional that the movie which he hopes that everyone can see was finally released. Especially since he has a soft spot for this film, he felt that this movie allowed him to return to his roots as an actor at a time. With regard to his character, he said that although there were sad scenes which he had to do, he thought that the last scenes before his death turned out to be brighter than expected and praised his co-stars who played his family members.

Yoshida described her experience of working with Oda and said that the latter may have a tough guy image but is actually good at playing with children and taking care of them. As such, she thought that it was lucky that she managed to see this side of him. Komie also commented that Oda looks like someone who is very serious but is actually cheerful and easy to work with which led the latter to thank him for the praise.

Director Miyake recounted that during the filming, Oda had given him a fountain pen as a birthday present which was the same type featured in the movie. Oda revealed that as the fountain pen was a very old type, the shop which provided the pen for the filming said that it was the only one left in Japan. Undeterred, Oda went to search for the same type of pen and managed to find another one in the end. Although Oda would have wanted to keep the pen for himself, he still decided to give it to the diector in the end.

Sources: Nikkansports / Sponichi / Oricon / Eiga.com

Couples-only screening event of new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai"

The couples-only screening event of new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" was held on 23 October which was attended by the director Miyage Yoshishige and Oda Yuji. Nakashima Mika who sings the theme song "Forget Me Not" for the movie, made a surprise appearance at the event. The film which is due to be shown in cinemas from 5 November, features Oda in the role of a capable broadcasting writer who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and has only six months to live. In order to find a suitable remarriage partner for his wife (Yoshida Yo), he goes to great lengths to make it happen.

During the event, the audience asked Oda questions such as what advice he had to give so as to maintain a married couple's relationship. Oda said that he wants to know the answer to that as well but still commented that a couple should spend quality time having meals together without their children around so that they can sustain the feeling of romance between them. As for the question about anniversaries, Oda said that given his line of work, he tends to be unable to control his schedule when he has to work on some important days so he will try to do something to make up for it when he is free, Nakashima also chipped in to say that she doesn't mind not celebrating on the actual days so it's fine to do it all at one go like what Oda suggested. When asked about what words would make his heart flutter, Oda commented shyly that he thinks "I love you" is the best thing to say to someone of the opposite gender. However, saying this at the right timing matters a lot or else the other party will probably not think much about it. There was also a psychological test conducted during the event where Oda was assessed to be someone who likes stability in a relationship. In response to this, Oda said that he used to be called a romanticist when he was younger but now that he's older, he must have changed.

Oda also revealed that when he acted in this movie, he felt that the moment when his character was told that he was dying was already too late for him since he had to do everything he wanted to in just six months. As such, he has come to realise that he should be putting in his all for everything now. He was thankful for being able to act in this film which is like a detox session for everyone's hearts.

Sources: Nikkansports / Sponichi / Oricon / Eiga.com

Yoshida Yo on sick leave due to fatigue

Yoshida Yo is on sick leave now due to fatigue as reported on 17 October. According to media reports, Yoshida was said to have been feeling unwell since 14th October and went to a hospital where she was diagnosed to be suffering from fatigue. As such, she is currently staying at home to recuperate during these few days which coincides with her filming break.

Yoshida was said to be busy with a tight filming schedule for her current FujiTV / Kansai TV drama "Medical Team Lady Da Vinci no Shindan" which is supposed to wrap up within this month. At present, the filming for up to episode 7 has been finished. After the filming break ends, the TV station will proceed with the filming of scenes which do not involve Yoshida on the 20th and see how her condition is before deciding what to do on the 21st.

Yoshida is also due to appear in the stage play "Enokeso Ichidaiki" which begins from 27th November and expected to appear at the first-day-screening event of her new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" on 23rd October. Due to her sudden illness, she had skipped the PR appearance at Cannes, France, on 17th November to promote her WOWOW drama "Cold Case ~ Shinjitsu no Tobira ~" at MIPCOM.

Sources: Nikkansports / Yomiuri Hochi / Sponichi

Completion screening event of new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai"

The completion screening event of new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" was held on 3 October which was attended by the director Miyake Yoshishige and the cast members Oda Yuji, Yoshida Yo, Harada Taizo, Mori Kanna and Komie Kaito. The movie which will be screened in cinemas from 5 November, features Oda as the lead character Mimura Shuji, a popular TV broadcast writer who is told that he has a terminal illness. In order to ensure that his family can live on properly after his demise, Shuji tries to find a remarriage partner for his wife Ayako (Yoshida).

Oda who last starred in the 2012 movie "Odoru Daisousasen THE FINAL Aratanaru Kibou", recounted that when he got the offer to star in this movie, he was so happy about it until he felt like crying and said that it was great that he was able to participate in this movie. As he had never acted in something like this, he wanted to challenge himself in his nearly 30 years-long career.

Source: Oricon

Nakashima Mika to sing the theme song for new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai"

Nakashima Mika will be singing the theme song for the new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" starring Oda Yuji and Yoshida Yo which will be shown in cinemas from 5 November. The song titled "Forget Me Not" will be Nakashima's new single.

Miyake Yoshishige who is the director of this movie, met Nakashima 15 years ago when she made her singing and acting debut in his drama "Kizudarake no Love Song". At that time, Nakashima passed the audition and managed to secure the heroine role despite being a newbie. After such a long time, Miyake commented that he was very much looking forward to working with Nakashima again and is excited about being able to hear her voice in the movie. Nakashima commented that when she first got the offer, she had the impression that she was approached because the theme song was supposed to be a sad one. Although the movie is about how a dying husband tries to find the best remarriage partner for the wife he is going to leave behind. Nakashima realised that the song won't be focusing on the sadness aspect only but also includes the warmth behind this sad feeling.

Source: Oricon

Oda Yuji to star in new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai"

Oda Yuji will be starring in a new movie "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" which is his first movie in 4 years since 2012's "Odoru Daisousasen THE FINAL Aratanaru Kibou". The new movie which will be shown in autumn 2016, is based on the same-titled novel by Higuchi Takuji and features Oda as a TV programme writer who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and said to be dying in six months. For the sake of his wife and son, he tries to find a new marriage partner for his wife so that he can die without regrets. His wife will be played by Yoshida Yo while the "ideal" marriage partner will be played by Harada Taizo. As for the owner of the dating agency who is also a good friend of Oda's character, she will be played by Takashima Reiko. The director of the film will be Miyake Yoshishige who had worked in the movie " Kencho Omotenashika" while the script will be written by Kaneko Arisa who had been responsible for works such as "Densha Otoko" in the past.

"Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" was made into a stage play starring Uchimura Teruyoshi last year and the actor also acted in the drama version shown from May this year via NHK.

Filming will begin from 20 November.

Source: Net Labo / Sanspo

Production press conference of NHK drama "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai"

The production press conference of NHK BS premium drama "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" (Please marry my wife) was held on 30 April at NHK's headquarters which was attended by the cast Uchimura Teruyoshi, Kimura Tae and Izawa Masaki. The drama which will begin its run from 10 May in the Sundays 10pm timeslot, features Uchimura as an employee of a TV station's sales department who finds himself with just six months to live due to cancer and tries to find another man to marry his wife so that she can be taken care of after he dies. When asked to comment on how he felt about starring in a drama for the first time in 13 years, Uchimura said that this will probably be his signature work that will make him qualify as a full-fledged actor and this is the first time in his 50-years life that he is feeling very satisfied about his performance. Kimura commented that although it is a sad thing that her character's husband is dying, she hopes that this drama will bring some warmth and joy to the viewers. Isawa who plays their eldest son in the drama, made a surprise appearance at the event.

Source: Sanspo

Uchimura Teruyoshi & Kimura Tae star in new NHK drama "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai"

The press conference for new NHK BS Premium drama "Boku no tsuma to kekkon shite kudasai" (Please get married with my wife) was held on 15 March which was attended by the leads Uchimura Teruyoshi and Kimura Tae. The drama which will begin its run from 10 May in the Sundays 10pm timeslot, is based on the same-titled novel by Higuchi Takuji while the script is written by Okada Yoshikazu. and the drama directed by Fukagawa Yoshihiro. Filming began in January and is expected to be wrapped up at the end of this month.

Uchimura who is starring in his first leading role in a drama since 2002's TBS drama "Boku ga chikyu wo sukuu", plays the role of Shuji, a salaryman working in the sales department of a TV station who finds out that he has only six months to live due to cancer at the advanced stage. He sets out to find a man for his wife (Kimura) to remarry. When asked if he would do the same as Shuji when caught in a similar situation in real life, Uchimura said that he wouldn't go to the extent of finding another man for his wife but he will tell her to go ahead to remarry after he is dead.

Source: Sponichi