Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (TV Drama)
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Template:Movie infobox Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (岸辺露伴は動かない, Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai) is an upcoming live-action mini-series based on the manga series of the same name by Hirohiko Araki. It will be produced by and aired on Japan's national broadcaster NHK from December 28 to December 30, 2020.[1][2]
Actor Issey Takahashi will portray the titular Rohan Kishibe,[2] who was originally featured in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable.
Cast
Characters from Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan
Episodes
The three episodes will each be adaptations of one of the many Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan short stories. Episodes 1 and 3 are based on stories originally featured in the manga, while episode 2 is based on a short story written by novelist Ballad Kitaguni for the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Short Story Collection series.[2]
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Episode Title
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1
Millionaire Village
(富豪村 Fugōmura)
(富豪村 Fugōmura)
: December 28, 2020Rohan Kishibe's new editor Kyoka Izumi tells him about a secluded mountain village where all of the residents are millionaires and all became millionaires shortly after moving there in their twenties. Ms. Izumi wishes to fill a recent vacancy and move in, believing it will lead to her becoming a millionaire as well, and she has convinced Rohan to accompany her for research into a new manga story. After being taken to their interview with the landlords by the childlike Ikkyu, the two soon discover that they are being tested on their etiquette by unseen forces, and for each infraction, the test taker loses something dear and important to them...
2
Kushagara
(くしゃがら Kushagara)
(くしゃがら Kushagara)
: December 29, 2020Rohan Kishibe meets with fellow manga artist Jugo Shishi who has come to ask him about a word "kushagara" that his own editor has forbidden him from using unless he can discover its meaning, but he cannot find the word in any dictionary. Rohan can see that Jugo's curiosity about the word is causing him physical and mental anguish, so when he uses Heaven's Door to take a look inside Jugo's mind, he finds something crawling inside the pages of Jugo's "book"...
3
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
(D.N.A Dī Enu Ē)
(D.N.A Dī Enu Ē)
: Decemer 30, 2020Kyoka approaches Rohan for help in recovering the memories of her new boyfriend Taro Hirai, a former world renowned photographer who has developed amnesia after surviving a traumatic car accident six years ago. As Rohan is introduced to Taro, Mai Katahira passes by the group with her daughter Mao in a stroller, who pulls on Taro's shirt causing him to fall down. Rohan takes a look at little Mao who is hidden in the shade of the stroller, and sees that something is strange with her eyes...
Schedule
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Date
Air Time
NHK BS4K
December 28 (Monday), 29 (Tuesday), and 30 (Wednesday)
10:00 - 10:49 PM JST
Cast Commentary
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I never thought the day would come when I would be able to play "Rohan-chan", a character that I've loved since I was in high school, so I was deeply moved. During the filming, I was conscious of how much I could physically express something like the continuity of movement between the panels of the original manga. This is something that I have never done before in my acting career, so it was a very enjoyable time for me as an actor. It was a real blessing to be able to discuss the design and details of Rohan's costumes with the staff over and over again.
Marie Iitoyo
I really enjoyed filming this time because it was a drama adaptation of Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan, which is derived from the popular manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Each line of Rohan Kishibe, played by Issey Takahashi, is stylish and literary, and I hope you will enjoy his long conversations with Kyoka Izumi, his female editor and accomplice. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in this work.
Fuga Shibazaki
My character, Ikkyu, is a boy with strict manners, so before the filming, I learned how to behave in the story from the guidance of an instructor who teaches manners. It was difficult to make proper movements while saying the lines, and I was especially nervous during the scene where I had to carry the teacup. Ikkyu is a character with no flaws, but he takes unexpected actions when he meets Rohan-san, so I hope you can look forward to it. I also love the costumes and make-up, which were designed by a stylist and make-up artist who were very particular about the measurements and styling, so I hope you will pay attention to that as well.
Mirai Moriyama
I accepted the role because it was the first time in a long time that I could act with Issey Takahashi. There are many hurdles to overcome when adapting a manga into a live-action film, but although the Kushagara episode that I acted in follows Hirohiko Araki-san's detailed and absurd story and character models, it was only published as a novel so I was able to freely envision how to play my role. I hope you enjoy it.
Kumi Takiuchi
I was overwhelmed by the world and atmosphere depicted in the original story, but I think that this live-action drama has a great deal of respect and common understanding of the original story, and the same attention to detail in the visuals. The hair, make-up, and fashion look like they are straight out of the manga. For my episode, the director, Mr. Watanabe, put a lot of emphasis on the reality of the story, so he made sure that each play was carefully crafted to maintain the world of the original story, while also providing original parts that can only be seen in the drama. I think the highlight of the drama is the visuals and acting of Issey Takahashi, who plays the role of Rohan Kishibe. It was beautiful to see. Also, Marie Iide, who plays Kyoka Izumi, has a cute and elegant appearance. Please check it out!
Taro Hirai
The staff's love for JoJo and respect for the original work was incredible, so I was confident that if they cared so much about it, this live-action adaptation would be wonderful. I played the role of Hirai with the aim of creating a mysterious, flickering, shimmering presence. Please look forward to it.
高校生のときから好きだった“露伴ちゃん”を演じることができる日が来るとは思っていなかったで、感慨深かったです。撮影では、原作漫画のコマとコマの間にある動きの連続性のようなものを、どれだけ肉体で表現することができるかということを意識していました。これまでのお芝居ではなかった作業で、俳優としてとても楽しい時間でした。露伴のコスチュームのデザインやディテールにいたるまで、スタッフの方々と何度も話し合って作り上げていくことができたことは本当に幸福でした。
Marie Iitoyo
今回、大人気漫画の「ジョジョの奇妙な冒険」から派生した「岸辺露伴は動かない」のドラマ化ということで、とても楽しんで撮影させて頂きました。高橋一生さん演じる岸辺露伴のセリフ一つひとつがお洒落で文学的でもあり、相棒となる女性編集者・泉京香との長回しの会話劇もぜひお楽しみいただけたら嬉しいです。本当にこの作品に参加させていただけたこと心から感謝しています。
Fuga Shibazaki
僕の演じた一究はマナーに厳しい少年なので、撮影前にマナー指導の先生の元、お話しに出てくる立ち居振る舞い方を学びました。台詞を言いながらきちんとした動きを取るのは難しく、ティーカップを運ぶシーンは特に緊張しました。隙のない一究ですが、露伴さんに出逢い思いもよらない行動を取ってしまうので、楽しみにして頂けたらと思います。また、衣装やメイクも採寸から始まりスタイリストさんメイクさんのこだわりの詰まった僕も大好きなスタイリングなので、そちらも是非注目して見て頂けたら嬉しいです。
Mirai Moriyama
(高橋）一生と久しぶりに芝居ができる、ということで引き受けさせていただきました。
漫画原作の実写化は何かとハードルが高いものですが、参加させていただいた「くしゃがら」に関しては、荒木飛呂彦さんの描く緻密かつ荒唐無稽なストーリーやキャラクター造形を踏襲しつつも、出版されているものが小説のみということで、イメージを膨らませつつ自由に演らせていただきました。楽しんでいただければ光栄です。
Kumi Takiuchi
原作で描かれている世界観、息遣いに圧倒されっぱなしでしたが、今回の実写化ドラマでも、原作へのリスペクトと共通認識、そして、やはりビジュアルに物凄くこだわりがあったと思います。ヘアメイクもファッションも漫画から飛び出してきたような造りになっています。
私の回はリアリティーを重視していたので、演出の渡辺さんがお芝居に対して丁寧にひとつひとつの積み重ねをさせてくださり、原作の世界観を大切にしつつも、ドラマにしかないオリジナルな部分もご用意させてもらっています。見どころは何と言っても"岸辺露伴"を演じた高橋一生さんのビジュアル、お芝居すべてだと思います。この上なく眼福でした。そして"泉京香"を演じた飯豊まりえさんの可憐さと気品ある姿も。ぜひご覧ください！
Taro Hirai
スタッフの皆さんのジョジョ愛、原作へのリスペクトが凄まじく、「ここまで想っているなら、この実写化は素敵なものになるに違いない」と確信を持ってクランクインしました。どこか不思議な、たゆたう陽炎のような存在感を目指して平井という人物を演じました。ご期待ください。
Gallery
Issey Takahashi as Rohan Kishibe
Marie Iitoyo as Kyoka Izumi
Fuga Shibazaki as Ikkyu
Mirai Moriyama as Jugo Shishi
Tomoya Nakamura as Taro Hirai
Kumi Takiuchi as Mai Katahira
Trailers
