NiziU to appear in "Koiwazurai no Ellie" movie. Expectations are high for their screen debut and the release of the movie.
March/6/2024 16:23
9-member girls group NiziU, which is sweeping the music scene, has been announced to appear in the main part of the movie "Koiwazurai no Ellie," which will be released from March 15th (Fri). The movie is based on the popular girl comic "Koiwazurai no Ellie" by Momo Fuji, which has a total circulation of 2.1 million copies, and is being made into a live-action movie starring Ruya Miyase and Nanoka Hara. The front face is a refreshing prince of the school, but in fact, Ruya Miyase plays Omi-kun, a boy with a bad mouth, and Nanoka Hara plays Ellie, a girl who loves delusions and tweets about her delusions with Omi-kun's name "Koiwazurai no Ellie" on SNS. In addition, the latest cast, Taku Nishimura, Mizuho Shiramiya, Kodai Fujimoto, and Keiei Tsuna, Yuta Ozeki, and many others will appear. (C) 2024 "Koiwazurai no Ellie" Production Committee, (C) Momo Fuji / Kodansha (C) 2024 "Koiwazurai no Ellie" Production Committee, (C) Momo Fuji / Kodansha This announcement reveals that NiziU will appear as students at the high school where the main character attends. In addition to a group shot taken with the leading actors, precious off-shots of the girls wearing school uniforms have been released, and their expressions as fresh girls who are challenging acting for the first time, rather than NiziU as "artists" who usually perform on stage, are very fresh, and expectations for the release of the upcoming movie are growing. The theme song of this work, "SWEET NONFICTION," which is scheduled to be released this month, has been selected, and expectations for the movie "Koiwazurai no Ellie" are increasing. NiziU's screen debut is a must-see for fans. (C) 2024 "Koiwazurai no Ellie" Production Committee, (C) Momo Fuji / Kodansha (C) 2024 "Koiwazurai no Ellie" Production Committee, (C) Momo Fuji / Kodansha (C) 2024 "Koiwazurai no Ellie" Production Committee, (C) Momo Fuji / Kodansha In addition, to commemorate the release of the movie "Koiwazurai no Ellie," a special program in collaboration with the movie and the information program "ZIP!" on Nippon Television has been decided. A special message from NiziU will also be broadcast, so please check it out. ◆MAKO Comment Usually, expressions are made with facial expressions in MVs, but this time there were lines, and I was nervous. The staff made me feel at ease, and I was able to shoot with a light heart. ◆RIO Comment I never thought I would be able to appear! I hope people will find us and enjoy it. ◆MAYA Comment At first, everyone was very nervous, but in the end, I think we were able to do it naturally and in a NiziU-like way. ◆RIKU Comment I was carefully told what the situation of this scene was, and I was able to immerse myself in the acting. ◆AYAKA Comment We were warmly welcomed, and the atmosphere was very easy to work in. ◆MAYUKA Comment The atmosphere changed completely when it came to the actual performance, and I was full of admiration. ◆RIMA Comment I also want to watch the movie with everyone in NiziU at the movie theater, so please be sure to watch it at the movie theater! ◆MIIHI Comment I was able to see the atmosphere of the shooting site that I would actually see in the movie for the first time, and I had a lot of fun and had a valuable experience. ◆NINA Comment I was so happy and excited to be able to appear in the movie! ■Work Overview "Koiwazurai no Ellie" Released on March 15, 2024 (Fri) Starring: Ruya Miyase, Nanoka Hara, Takuya Nishimura, Mizuho Shiramiya, Kodai Fujimoto, Keiei Tsuna, Yuta Ozeki Director: Yasuichiro Miki Screenplay: Satoko Okazaki Music: Ignel Hayashi Theme song: NiziU "SWEET NONFICTION" (Sony Music Labels) Original work: Momo Fuji "Koiwazurai no Ellie" (Kodansha "Desert KC" issue) Production: "Koiwazurai no Ellie" Production Committee Distribution: Shochiku Co., Ltd. <Synopsis> Ellie (Nanoka Hara), a girl who loves delusions and tweets about her delusions with the name "Koiwazurai no Ellie" on SNS while gazing at Omi-kun (Ruya Miyase), the refreshing prince of the school. However, the perfect Omi-kun turns out to be a boy with a bad mouth! Moreover, her super embarrassing delusions are exposed to him, and she is in a desperate pinch... but "I don't mind if you make that delusion come true," Omi-kun finds Ellie interesting and suddenly gets close to her! At first, Ellie was shocked by Omi-kun's true face, but as she gets to know his unadorned side, her love and delusions grow even more. Thanks to Omi-kun, Ellie makes her first friends, such as Sara (Mizuho Shiramiya), a classmate who is a beautiful girl but not interested in real boys, and Reo (Keiei Tsuna), a senior who looks like a Yankee but has a crush on Sara. She is in great shape, both in reality and in her delusions! One day, her classmate Kaname (Takuya Nishimura), who is a little different, finds out that she is "Koiwazurai no Ellie." Kaname, who is interested in Ellie, suddenly gets closer, and a love triangle?! What will happen to the love between Omi-kun and Ellie...? ■Program Overview Movie "Koiwazurai no Ellie" × ZIP! Non-stop Miracle Collaboration SP March 10, 2024 (Sun) 16:00-16:30 (Nippon Television) ○Appearance Ruya Miyase, Nanoka Hara, Mami Mizutomo, Yuka Hatashita, Miharu Hayashida (all Nippon Television announcers) NiziU ○MC Minami Ishikawa (Nippon Television announcer) *The program will be aired on Nippon Television (Kanto region) from 16:00 to 16:30 on March 10 (Sun). For details of the broadcast in other regions, please check the official website of "Koiwazurai no Ellie." ■Related Links NiziU Official Website "Koiwazurai no Ellie" Official Website
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