Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, Nippon TV Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/heroine-shikkakue (Japan) NO LONGER HEROINE (??????, Hiroin Shikkaku) is a live action adaptation of the popular manga of the same name by Momoko Kouda, first published in Bessatsu Margaret magazine from March 2010 until March 2013. The film is directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa (SADAKO 3D) and stars Mirei Kiritani (ACE ATTORNEY) and Kento Yamazaki (LOVE FOR BEGINNERS, L?DK). NO LONGER HEROINE opens in Japanese cinemas on September 19th. The following press notes and images are courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan and Nippon TV.
INTRODUCTION Star Mirei Kiritani, a big fan of the original work, blossoms in this film as a charming comedienne, complete with weird faces and a shaven head!?At times delusional, but always wearing her heart on her sleeve, Hatori is the antithesis of a typical girls’ manga heroine. She even finds herself attracted to a guy other than her true love -- a real “No Longer Heroine!” You’ll laugh and cry and be thrilled by this unconventional love story! STORY A thrilling love triangle! Hatori Matsuzaki (Mirei Kiritani) is a high school girl who is in love with her childhood friend Rita Terasaka (Kento Yamazaki). She believes, without a doubt, that she is the heroine destined to be with him -- until, to her dismay, he starts dating a totally unexceptional Plain Jane. Unlike the typical love story heroine, frustrated Hatori schemes to win him back. The story takes yet another turn when the hottest guy at school comes on to Hatori, resulting in a crazy love triangle! Which one is her true hero?!
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Japanese Theatrical Release: September 19, 2015 Running Time: 120 Minutes Screen Size: 1.85:1 Cast Hatori Matsuzaki: Mirei Kiritani Rita Terasaka: Kento Yamazaki Kosuke Hiromitsu: Kentaro Sakaguchi Kyoko Nakajima: Ayano Fukuda Miho Adachi: Miwako Wagatsuma Emi: Maryjun Takahashi Akira Nakao: Akira Nakao (special appearance) Shingo Yanagisawa: Shingo Yanagisawa (special appearance) Seiji Rokkaku: Seiji Rokkaku (special appearance) Rita`s mother: Mari Hamada Riki Takeuchi Staff Original Story: No Longer Heroine by Momoko Kouda Director: Tsutomu Hanabusa Screenplay: Erika Yoshida Music: Masaru Yokoyama Theme Song: "Torisetsu" by Kana Nishino (Sony Music) © 2015 "No Longer Heroine" Film Partners © Momoko Kouda / SHUEISHA
