So many reports today! I almost died translating them..... Female extras are MUCH wordier than their male counterparts.. XDD
These are really detailed and awesome!!!! The 5th one was my favourite, Yamapi is the cutest thing ever! Please let me know if there's anything that doesn't make sense or there are a bunch of typos. =D

( Even wearing the boxing gloves, he would still unconsciously brush at his bangs... )

Finally news of the casting for Riikishi is out! It's Iseya Yusuke-san, who is almost 9 years older than Yamapi. Apparently, they talked amiably during the breaks in filming. Most often, Iseya-san would start the conversation, and Pi would reply politely (in keigo).
I loled at his adorable nikki entry today, but it sounds so cold! Hopefully it ( Read more... )

More reports coming in! These are taken from XQ, I don't have time to search for more these days and they usually find all the good ones anyways. =D

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Saw a really cute report of a mother and son, little kids get so much extra attention! XD

Actually, the day Ashita no Joe cranked in, my son and I went to be extras together!
Coincidentally, when my son was waiting by himself between shooting, someone patted his back gently.
When he turned around, he found Pi-chan there, saying, "How old are you?" ( Read more... )

Many reports are coming in now from the extras! Apparently after filming, they celebrated Pi's birthday! There was a cake with an image of Joe and Riikishi's match. Hope this gets shown on TV for us to see. =D

Report 1: Detailed report from a male extra
( Yamapi lightly brushed my shoulder as he walked out... )

200, 300, or 700 extras are requested on the various days from April 17th to May 4th.
Guys and girls over high school age can participate.
Groups and people coming multiple times are very welcome.
They are hoping for lots of guys to volunteer.. XD
The funniest thing is that it said, since this is set in the 1940s, people with gold/dyed hair are not ( Read more... )

Yamapi, "Ashita no Joe", Live action movie

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