"Miyamoto Musashi" Drama SP is OFFICIAL!
Yay!! It's official! ^o^ Takuya as Musashiiiii~ ♥
I translated the official website.
TV Asahi 55th Anniversary Two-Nights Drama Special
MIYAMOTO MUSASHI
airs March 2014
INTRODUCTION
KIMURA TAKUYA x MIYAMOTO MUSASHI
He killed men and he became stronger...
He killed men and he shed tears...
Kimura Takuya will portray the "true" Musashi, the master of sword.
A moving human drama!!
Kimura "Musashi" will be born in 2014--!
Time passes and yet the Japanese are still charmed by the unbeatable Miyamoto Musashi, the sword master. TV Asahi 55th Anniversary Drama SP "Miyamoto Musashi" is a big-scale drama that will be broadcasted in two nights! The everlasting hero will be portrayed by Kimura Takuya.
However, the Musashi image in this drama will be totally different than the previous ones. He's a lovable man who has weakness and gentleness as well... This drama will raise the bar for jidaigeki genre so far, shot with stylish visual, with a new generation of action... it will be "The New MUSASHI"!
Kimura Takuya x Miyamoto Musashi! Kimura Takuya will create the new image of "Musashi"!
Kimura Takuya will show the humane side of Musashi! It has been 19 years since he starred a TV Asahi drama, "Kimi wa Toki no kanata e" (September 18, 1995). It has been 8 years since he played a jidaigeki role in Yamada Yoji's "Bushi no Ichibun" (2006).
In "Bushi no Ichibun" he played a blind swordsman. How will he portray Musashi this time...!? As you know, Kimura is a kendo practitioner and he will be challenged tough action in this big-scale drama. The growth of Musashi's soul will also be described delicately and daringly!
A human drama that tells Miyamoto Musashi's agony and traces that were never told before!!
"Miyamoto Musashi" was the work of Yoshikawa Eiji, a nation-wide popular writer. This work has been adapted into screen many times and Inoue Takehiko's manga, "VAGABOND" which was also based on the book, is a big hit.
The image of Musashi so far, is "boorish" and "superhuman", but in this drama, he's not only strong but he feel pain by his weakness, cries by frustration, but even so he keep stepping forward. It'll be a very touching human drama!
Romance with Otsu, friendship with Kojiro...
The story tells his showdown battle with his rival, Sasaki Kojiro, his fight with the Yoshioka Clan, how he slaughtered 70 men near the Ichijoji Temple at the base of the Sagarimatsu tree and more.
But it will also tell his tragic love story with Otsu. He's a skillful swordsman but he's clumsy in love. This heartrending pure love story will definitely move you!
His interaction with his worthy opponent, Sasaki Kojiro, and his encounter and farewell with his lifelong friend, Matahachi will also be told.
Amazing crews gathered! A new generation of entertainment jidaigeki!
Sawadaishi Kazuhiro will be in charge of the costume and character design. He won award for Best Costume Design for Miike Takashi's The Thirteen Assassins. The costume, hairstyle and makeup will be different than the usual jidaigeki.
The action director is Tanigaki Kenji, who directed the action scenes in the live-action movie, "Rurouni Kenshin". The action scenes will include wire action and CG effects.
Hattori Takayuki is in charge of the music, the person who was responsible for "Shinsengumi!" and "Hanzawa Naoki" music scores.
Script will be written by Sato Shimako, who wrote "UNFAIR" and "SPACE BATTLESHIP Yamato". Director is Kanesaki Ryusuke who directed "Nobunaga no Chef" recently.
CHARACTER
Miyamoto Musashi (Shin'men Takezo) ... Kimura Takuya
He's a martial artist who chose the path of sword and walked an endless journey. When he was a child he only cause trouble and was a misfit among others. As he encounter a mentor and fight a rival, and overcome setbacks, he created the two-swords style "Ni Ten Ichi Ryuu" and steps forward. He encounter Otsu, his bestfriend Matahachi's fiancee and fell for her, but...
SYNOPSIS
In 1600, a young man in Miyamoto village, Shin'men Takezo (Kimura Takuya) decided to participate in the Battle of Sekigahara wishing for a better life and status. Together with his childhood friend, Hon'iden Matahachi they joined the West troops, but among 180,000 soldiers, they lost track of who's enemy and who's ally. In the midst of the chaos, Takezo was captivated by a man from the East troops. He swung his sword beautifully like a flowing water. He is the young Sasaki Kojiro, his future, lifelong rival...
The West troops lost but Takezo survived the Sekigahara battle. Then, Takezo sneak past a barrier and return to his hometown, the Miyamoto village to inform Matahachi's mother, Osugi, that her son survived. Matahachi is engaged to Otsu, but he was mesmerized by a woman on the way named Oko and decided to live together with her and her daughter, Akemi.
When a few men chased after Takezo and cornered him, he pulled a woman, who was just passing by, close to him and use her as a shield. Apparently she's Otsu, Matahachi's fiancee. In the end, Takezo got captured by priest Takuan, the man who's taking care of Otsu.
Takuan hung Takezo from a tree by force. It wasn't a punishment for a ruffian but it was Takuan's way in teaching him to think over his reckless way of life. But the hot-blooded Takezo cannot comprehend such way of teaching.
"If you let me come with you, I'll rescue you!". Otsu released Takezo from the tree. As Matahachi ran away with another woman, Otsu doesn't have a place anymore in this village. They escaped into the hills and fall in love with each other. However, Otsu fell into a river and she caught a fever. Takezo decided to ask Takuan's help to save her life. And so, he is confined inside the Himeji castle.
Four years later, Takezo was released. The castle lord, Ikeda Terumasa and priest Takuan gave him a new name "Miyamoto Musashi" and he decided to embark on a sword training journey. His goal is to make a name for himself through the path of sword and become a feudal lord.
The first step Musashi took was to knock on the gate of the well-known Yoshioka Dojo. However, the 2nd generation of the Yoshioka style master, Seijuro was not there. His dojo disciples were enraged to see a stranger forcing his way in and fight him. Though Musashi's swordskill was still unrefined, he beat the Yoshioka disciples easily.
At that time, Seijuro was visiting the red light district in Gion. Matahachi and Oko were there, as well. Matahachi's life has hit rock bottom as he live in the corner of Kyoto relying on Oko's earnings...
Then, it was decided that Musashi will have a match with Seijuro in another month. To polish his spearmanship skill, Musashi visited Hozoin, a subtemple of Kofukuji Temple in Nara, and challenged the best disciple there, Agon...
Kimura Takuya's Comment
This "Miyamoto Musashi" drama will include human drama elements and at the same time, Musashi's emotions as well. Personally, I have experience with sword since childhood so I'm always aware of this figure, Miyamoto Musashi. I'm looking forward to reveal his mystery one by one as I'm playing the role.
There must be a reason for making "Miyamoto Musashi" in this era. Musashi is pure and he actually scared of things, that's exactly why he can only express the value of his existence with the path of sword.
Miyamoto Musashi had been acted by many senior actors so far. But I'd like to portray my own "Musashi" without any hesitation.
Leaving Tokyo and shooting in Kyoto made me able to immerse into the role. The cast and crews are working so hard, so I'll give my all to the end too!
Yokochi Ikuei (General Producer)'s Comment
The strongest man in Japan... Miyamoto Musashi has so many mystery. He didn't leave much trace in the historical books and yet he left his charm in many kinds of shape including guesses. Japan is currently recovering and that's why I think "Miyamoto Musashi" should be made into a drama. I thought no one else can play Miyamoto Musashi's mysterious charm as good as Kimura Takuya-san, so we kept asking him to accept this role and it finally came true.
It has been 19 years since Kimura-san starred a TV Asahi drama. We're so nervous. The scale fits as the climax of TV Asahi's 55th anniversary celebration. The cast who will play Kojiro, Otsu, Takuan, Matahachi, Osugi and others, are great actors whom everyone would like to see nowadays.
Big action scenes such as the Ganryujima showdown, the scene where he slaughtered 70 men near the Ichijoji Temple at the base of the Sagarimatsu tree and others will be directed by the world-wide known action director, Tanigaki Kenji-san. He will make them newly fresh action-packed scenes.
Musashi and Otsu's tragic love story will also be properly written.
Behind his strength, there's his frustration and weakness. That's Miyamoto Musashi's humane charm. We'd like to create the Miyamoto Musashi that no one has ever seen before, together with Kimura Takuya-san. Please don't miss it.
CREWS
Original Book
"Miyamoto Musashi" by Yoshikawa Eiji
Script
Sato Shimako
Music
Hattori Takayuki
General Producer
Yokochi Ikuei (TV Asahi)
Producer
Ooe Tatsuki (TV Asahi)
Kawashima Seiji (TV Asahi)
Kawase Mitsuru (TOEI)
Director
Kanesaki Ryusuke
Cooperative Production Team
TOEI
Production Team
TV Asahi
source: http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/musashi/
The other cast has not been announced yet, but some fans tweeted they saw Maki Yoko and Kagawa Teruyuki shooting in Kyoto as well, so I guess they're fixed. Just one thing... I like Sawamura Ikki (as the rumor said), but I don't think he suit Sasaki Kojiro. I feel that Kojiro has to be played by an actor with more charm. It's Ichikawa Somegoro, in my book. *praying hard* Really looking forward to know the other cast ^o^
I translated the official website.
TV Asahi 55th Anniversary Two-Nights Drama Special
MIYAMOTO MUSASHI
airs March 2014
INTRODUCTION
KIMURA TAKUYA x MIYAMOTO MUSASHI
He killed men and he became stronger...
He killed men and he shed tears...
Kimura Takuya will portray the "true" Musashi, the master of sword.
A moving human drama!!
Kimura "Musashi" will be born in 2014--!
Time passes and yet the Japanese are still charmed by the unbeatable Miyamoto Musashi, the sword master. TV Asahi 55th Anniversary Drama SP "Miyamoto Musashi" is a big-scale drama that will be broadcasted in two nights! The everlasting hero will be portrayed by Kimura Takuya.
However, the Musashi image in this drama will be totally different than the previous ones. He's a lovable man who has weakness and gentleness as well... This drama will raise the bar for jidaigeki genre so far, shot with stylish visual, with a new generation of action... it will be "The New MUSASHI"!
Kimura Takuya x Miyamoto Musashi! Kimura Takuya will create the new image of "Musashi"!
Kimura Takuya will show the humane side of Musashi! It has been 19 years since he starred a TV Asahi drama, "Kimi wa Toki no kanata e" (September 18, 1995). It has been 8 years since he played a jidaigeki role in Yamada Yoji's "Bushi no Ichibun" (2006).
In "Bushi no Ichibun" he played a blind swordsman. How will he portray Musashi this time...!? As you know, Kimura is a kendo practitioner and he will be challenged tough action in this big-scale drama. The growth of Musashi's soul will also be described delicately and daringly!
A human drama that tells Miyamoto Musashi's agony and traces that were never told before!!
"Miyamoto Musashi" was the work of Yoshikawa Eiji, a nation-wide popular writer. This work has been adapted into screen many times and Inoue Takehiko's manga, "VAGABOND" which was also based on the book, is a big hit.
The image of Musashi so far, is "boorish" and "superhuman", but in this drama, he's not only strong but he feel pain by his weakness, cries by frustration, but even so he keep stepping forward. It'll be a very touching human drama!
Romance with Otsu, friendship with Kojiro...
The story tells his showdown battle with his rival, Sasaki Kojiro, his fight with the Yoshioka Clan, how he slaughtered 70 men near the Ichijoji Temple at the base of the Sagarimatsu tree and more.
But it will also tell his tragic love story with Otsu. He's a skillful swordsman but he's clumsy in love. This heartrending pure love story will definitely move you!
His interaction with his worthy opponent, Sasaki Kojiro, and his encounter and farewell with his lifelong friend, Matahachi will also be told.
Amazing crews gathered! A new generation of entertainment jidaigeki!
Sawadaishi Kazuhiro will be in charge of the costume and character design. He won award for Best Costume Design for Miike Takashi's The Thirteen Assassins. The costume, hairstyle and makeup will be different than the usual jidaigeki.
The action director is Tanigaki Kenji, who directed the action scenes in the live-action movie, "Rurouni Kenshin". The action scenes will include wire action and CG effects.
Hattori Takayuki is in charge of the music, the person who was responsible for "Shinsengumi!" and "Hanzawa Naoki" music scores.
Script will be written by Sato Shimako, who wrote "UNFAIR" and "SPACE BATTLESHIP Yamato". Director is Kanesaki Ryusuke who directed "Nobunaga no Chef" recently.
CHARACTER
Miyamoto Musashi (Shin'men Takezo) ... Kimura Takuya
He's a martial artist who chose the path of sword and walked an endless journey. When he was a child he only cause trouble and was a misfit among others. As he encounter a mentor and fight a rival, and overcome setbacks, he created the two-swords style "Ni Ten Ichi Ryuu" and steps forward. He encounter Otsu, his bestfriend Matahachi's fiancee and fell for her, but...
SYNOPSIS
In 1600, a young man in Miyamoto village, Shin'men Takezo (Kimura Takuya) decided to participate in the Battle of Sekigahara wishing for a better life and status. Together with his childhood friend, Hon'iden Matahachi they joined the West troops, but among 180,000 soldiers, they lost track of who's enemy and who's ally. In the midst of the chaos, Takezo was captivated by a man from the East troops. He swung his sword beautifully like a flowing water. He is the young Sasaki Kojiro, his future, lifelong rival...
The West troops lost but Takezo survived the Sekigahara battle. Then, Takezo sneak past a barrier and return to his hometown, the Miyamoto village to inform Matahachi's mother, Osugi, that her son survived. Matahachi is engaged to Otsu, but he was mesmerized by a woman on the way named Oko and decided to live together with her and her daughter, Akemi.
When a few men chased after Takezo and cornered him, he pulled a woman, who was just passing by, close to him and use her as a shield. Apparently she's Otsu, Matahachi's fiancee. In the end, Takezo got captured by priest Takuan, the man who's taking care of Otsu.
Takuan hung Takezo from a tree by force. It wasn't a punishment for a ruffian but it was Takuan's way in teaching him to think over his reckless way of life. But the hot-blooded Takezo cannot comprehend such way of teaching.
"If you let me come with you, I'll rescue you!". Otsu released Takezo from the tree. As Matahachi ran away with another woman, Otsu doesn't have a place anymore in this village. They escaped into the hills and fall in love with each other. However, Otsu fell into a river and she caught a fever. Takezo decided to ask Takuan's help to save her life. And so, he is confined inside the Himeji castle.
Four years later, Takezo was released. The castle lord, Ikeda Terumasa and priest Takuan gave him a new name "Miyamoto Musashi" and he decided to embark on a sword training journey. His goal is to make a name for himself through the path of sword and become a feudal lord.
The first step Musashi took was to knock on the gate of the well-known Yoshioka Dojo. However, the 2nd generation of the Yoshioka style master, Seijuro was not there. His dojo disciples were enraged to see a stranger forcing his way in and fight him. Though Musashi's swordskill was still unrefined, he beat the Yoshioka disciples easily.
At that time, Seijuro was visiting the red light district in Gion. Matahachi and Oko were there, as well. Matahachi's life has hit rock bottom as he live in the corner of Kyoto relying on Oko's earnings...
Then, it was decided that Musashi will have a match with Seijuro in another month. To polish his spearmanship skill, Musashi visited Hozoin, a subtemple of Kofukuji Temple in Nara, and challenged the best disciple there, Agon...
Kimura Takuya's Comment
This "Miyamoto Musashi" drama will include human drama elements and at the same time, Musashi's emotions as well. Personally, I have experience with sword since childhood so I'm always aware of this figure, Miyamoto Musashi. I'm looking forward to reveal his mystery one by one as I'm playing the role.
There must be a reason for making "Miyamoto Musashi" in this era. Musashi is pure and he actually scared of things, that's exactly why he can only express the value of his existence with the path of sword.
Miyamoto Musashi had been acted by many senior actors so far. But I'd like to portray my own "Musashi" without any hesitation.
Leaving Tokyo and shooting in Kyoto made me able to immerse into the role. The cast and crews are working so hard, so I'll give my all to the end too!
Yokochi Ikuei (General Producer)'s Comment
The strongest man in Japan... Miyamoto Musashi has so many mystery. He didn't leave much trace in the historical books and yet he left his charm in many kinds of shape including guesses. Japan is currently recovering and that's why I think "Miyamoto Musashi" should be made into a drama. I thought no one else can play Miyamoto Musashi's mysterious charm as good as Kimura Takuya-san, so we kept asking him to accept this role and it finally came true.
It has been 19 years since Kimura-san starred a TV Asahi drama. We're so nervous. The scale fits as the climax of TV Asahi's 55th anniversary celebration. The cast who will play Kojiro, Otsu, Takuan, Matahachi, Osugi and others, are great actors whom everyone would like to see nowadays.
Big action scenes such as the Ganryujima showdown, the scene where he slaughtered 70 men near the Ichijoji Temple at the base of the Sagarimatsu tree and others will be directed by the world-wide known action director, Tanigaki Kenji-san. He will make them newly fresh action-packed scenes.
Musashi and Otsu's tragic love story will also be properly written.
Behind his strength, there's his frustration and weakness. That's Miyamoto Musashi's humane charm. We'd like to create the Miyamoto Musashi that no one has ever seen before, together with Kimura Takuya-san. Please don't miss it.
CREWS
Original Book
"Miyamoto Musashi" by Yoshikawa Eiji
Script
Sato Shimako
Music
Hattori Takayuki
General Producer
Yokochi Ikuei (TV Asahi)
Producer
Ooe Tatsuki (TV Asahi)
Kawashima Seiji (TV Asahi)
Kawase Mitsuru (TOEI)
Director
Kanesaki Ryusuke
Cooperative Production Team
TOEI
Production Team
TV Asahi
source: http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/musashi/
The other cast has not been announced yet, but some fans tweeted they saw Maki Yoko and Kagawa Teruyuki shooting in Kyoto as well, so I guess they're fixed. Just one thing... I like Sawamura Ikki (as the rumor said), but I don't think he suit Sasaki Kojiro. I feel that Kojiro has to be played by an actor with more charm. It's Ichikawa Somegoro, in my book. *praying hard* Really looking forward to know the other cast ^o^