Remember in February 2023 when we shared in this column that we flew to Tokyo for a yet to be revealed title of one of the biggest budgeted films in recent years?
Well, surprise! It’s the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of the legendary manga City Hunter, which sold over 50 million copies to date and is much loved globally. Finally, after more than a year, we can now share what went down during the trip.
We first met Japanese star Ryohei Suzuki at this massive set with hundreds of cosplayers and we were just blown away by how punctual the Japanese people were even when they navigated a whole film production. We noticed that after numerous takes, the production would take a break to massage Ryohei. At first I thought of it as ostentatious, but thinking about it now and reflecting further, it made sense. The action scene was demanding and in order to be efficient they had to make sure the lead star would not have tight muscles while the camera was rolling. Japan is just next level and top-notch.Anyway, besides this, we also chanced upon Ryohei in Hong Kong last March for the Asian Film Awards.
Ryohei shared that he gave his A-game while training in our shores because the global audience had to see the best of the Japanese talent. Fun fact: It is extremely difficult to shoot scenes in Shinjuku because the Government of Japan needs to grant permits. But since “City Hunter” is a national treasure of Japan, they were allowed.
“This time, you try to make it more contemporary, so we made changes on the story, but we try to not change what is very important about the story, the basic philosophy of the ‘City Hunter’ and the universal appeal of the story,” he concluded.Flex your summer! 4 must-do activities to make this sunny season your best yet
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