It has been announced that comedian Hyoroku and Higo Katsuhiro from the comedy duo Dachou Club will appear in the latest film in the GARO series, GARO TAIGA (directed by Amemiya Keita, to be released on October 17th), which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Hyoroku-san is also appearing in the NHK Taiga drama "UNBOUND: Tsutajueika no Yumebanashi," and is expanding his field as an actor. In this production, he plays the puppet Saburi. A still image has also been released showing him with a wooden tag stuck on his forehead, and it seems he looks surprised or anxious.
Higo also appeared in the TV series "GARO -GOLD STORM- Sho" (2015) as Tatsumi, a man who is seduced by a beautiful woman while fishing. In this film, he plays a fisherman who transforms into the monstrous horror Candria.
In addition to the release of new stills, it was also announced that an advance screening will be held on September Getsuku at Shinjuku Wald 9 (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) ahead of the nationwide release on October 17th. The advance screening will also feature a stage greeting from lead actor Kitada Shoichiro and director Amemiya. Further details are available on the official website.
This film will reveal the "untold story" of the younger days of Makai Knight Taiga Saejima, father of the main character of "GARO", Kouga Saejima. The original author of the series, Amemiya, will serve as director and scriptwriter.
