It has been revealed that Sugawara Koharu, Ryubi Miyase , Yagi Rikako, and Sekiguchi Mandy will appear in the film " Ya Boy Kongming! THE MOVIE" (directed by Shibue Shuhei, scheduled for release on April 25th), starring actor Osamu Mukai .
" Ya Boy Kongming! THE MOVIE" is the movie version of the TV drama "Ya Boy Kongming!" (Fuji TV, 2023), which is based on the popular manga serialized in "Young Magazine" (Kodansha). The genius military strategist Zhuge Kongming (Mukai) from the Three Kingdoms period is reincarnated in modern-day Shibuya and becomes the military strategist of amateur singer Tsukimi Eiko (Kamishiraishi Moka), who uses clever strategies to break down all the obstacles that stand in his way and lead her to success.
The film also introduces new characters, including Sima Jun (played by Fuju Kamio), a descendant of Sima Yi, Kongming's greatest rival during the Three Kingdoms period, and his sister, singer Shin (played by Utaha). They stand in the way of Kongming and Eiko.
The 12 cast members announced this time will continue to appear in the drama: Sugawara will play Mia Iriomote, a popular singer who has attracted attention for her high-level dance performances and singing, Miyase will play KABE Futo, a young genius rapper scouted by Komei, Yagi will play Kuon Nanami, the bassist and vocalist of the girls band "AZALEA" who becomes Eiko's best friend, and Sekiguchi will play Maezono Keiji, a super artist who can sing and dance but was frozen out of the industry in the final episode of the drama.
In addition, the cast members announced will include Morisaki Win as RYO from "JET JACKET," ELLY as the charismatic hip hop figure Red Hare Kung Fu, Kyūjitsu Kacho as Minamifusa, a member of the rock band "East South," Ishizaki Huwie as Higashiyama, Homma Tomoaki as Liu Bei's sworn brother Guan Yu, Makabe Togi as Zhang Fei, Nagaoka Ryosuke as the world-famous music arranger Steve Kido, and Ishino Riko as Kongming's spy.
