“ Steel Ball Run Jojo ‘Anime revealed for Netflix Japan 10th anniversary alongside the Comedy of Cannes Yakusho Koji

The long-awaited animated adaptation “Steel Ball Run bizarre Adventure” of Jojo “arrives in Netflix worldwide as part of three series unveiled to mark the 10th anniversary of the streaming platform in Japan.

The anime joins a comedy with the best actor of the Cannes Film Festival, Yakusho Koji, and a biographical drama on the most controversial fortune in Japan in Netflix’s birthday.

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“Steel Ball Run” marks the last chapter of the Araki Hirohiko’s beloved manga series. Located in 19th century America, the story follows the old jockey Johnny Joestar and the mysterious Outlaw Gyro Zeppeli in a cross -horse race.

Director Kimura Yasuhiro said: “My heart is exciting with being responsible for directing this anime adaptation. All staff share this feeling and pours her passion in daily production.”

The “Jojo” franchise has sold more than 120 million copies worldwide since its beginnings in 1986, causing numerous adaptations through the media.

Yakusho, who won the best actor at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for “Perfect Days”, the big titles “Did someone mentioned me?”, A comedy that explores the obsession of the entertainment industry for glory and recognition. The series brings together the screenwriter Kudo Kankuro and the producer Isoyama Akira, the team behind Netflix hits “Let’s Divorced” and “Extremely inappropriate!”

Yakusho plays Takasegawa Gen, a Japanese actor who achieved the rare honor to direct a production at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater in London but returns home to find himself completely forgotten by the world. The meta-theatrical role marks what the actor calls “the second time in my life, of which I have been given the role of an” actor “.

Kudo’s script explores the universal themes of social media validation and the human need for recognition. “Whether you are an actor, a screenwriter or simply someone with a social media account, everyone has a surplus of desire for recognition,” noted Kudo.

The third series, “Straight to Hell”, focuses on Hosoki Kazuko, the largest most notorious makeshift division in Japan who dominated Shōwa media at the time of Heisei. Known for his disturbing predictions and nicknamed a “black hero”, Hosoki obtained unprecedented fame before his mysterious past was revealed.

Erika Toda assumes the role of Hosoki, covering the life of the character from 17 to 66 years old. The series is led by Takimoto Tomoyuki, known for its socially aware stories, alongside Ohba Norichika.

“Some of you may think that it is fun that I play it, but this story portrays the real life of Hosoki Kazuko a short time ago – the one you don’t know,” said Toda.

Takimoto admitted her initial disgust for the Bonnel Adventure Diseuse influenced her approach: “I didn’t like Hosoki Kazuko. Whenever she appeared on television, I changed the channel.” However, it was attracted to the imperative climb of Hosoki of post-war poverty and its prosecution without excuse of desires.

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