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Won't Ruin the Original! 'Blue Lock' Taiwan Fan Meetings Sell Out 5 Shows, Fumiya Takahashi Confidently Declares 'Believe We Successfully Interpreted It'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese actor Fumiya Takahashi will visit Taiwan on August 14 to promote the upcoming film "Blue Lock."
  • The film's fan meet-and-greets, featuring the cast, sold out instantly, with a second ticket release announced.
  • Takahashi expressed confidence in the cast's portrayal of the characters, urging fans to experience the film in theaters.

Japanese heartthrob Fumiya Takahashi is set to ignite excitement in Taiwan with his upcoming visit on August 14 to promote the highly anticipated film "Blue Lock." The movie, which adapts the popular manga and anime series, is scheduled for release in Taiwan on August 12. Takahashi, who portrays the protagonist Yoichi Isagi, will participate in five fan meet-and-greet events over two days, all of which sold out within moments of their release on ticketing platform Books.com.tw. A second chance to secure tickets was made available on August 6.

To express his gratitude for the fervent support from Taiwanese fans, Takahashi recorded a special video message. "This is a work that has leaped from the original manga and anime to a live-action adaptation," he declared. "All the actors poured their hearts into their performances, and I believe we have successfully interpreted the characters! I hope everyone will definitely go to the cinema and fully experience this work that we completed with all our might. I look forward to meeting you all in the theater!"

This is a work that has leaped from the original manga and anime to a live-action adaptation. All the actors poured their hearts into their performances, and I believe we have successfully interpreted the characters! I hope everyone will definitely go to the cinema and fully experience this work that we completed with all our might. I look forward to meeting you all in the theater!

โ€” Fumiya TakahashiAddressing Taiwanese fans in a video message about the film 'Blue Lock'.

The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Kaiin Sakurai, Kyohei Takahashi, and Keito Tsunku. The actors underwent rigorous training for over a year and a half under former Japanese national team player Daisuke Matsui. The production team, known for hits like "Kingdom" and "SAKAMOTO DAYS," has generated significant buzz. Following its premiere in Tokyo, the movie has garnered praise for its faithful character portrayals, dynamic football action sequences, and the performances of its lead actors, further fueling anticipation in Taiwan.

Adding to the excitement, members of the group &TEAM, including K, who plays the genius forward Nagi Seishiro, and Tsunayoshi, who portrays Reo Mikage, have also garnered attention. K noted the film's "cool action scenes" and encouraged multiple viewings. The portrayal of the rival V team, comprising K, Tsunayoshi, and Kouhei Higuchi as Jin-Kiro Tsurugi, has been particularly lauded for their "overwhelming power" and on-screen chemistry, which fans have described as "straight out of a manga."

There are many cool action scenes in the film, I hope everyone will watch it multiple times!

โ€” K (&TEAM)Encouraging fans to rewatch the movie 'Blue Lock' to appreciate its action sequences.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.