Snow Man's Koji Mukai named Avengers ambassador for Doomsday
Mukai's appointment comes with a special interview video and an eve-of-release fan event ahead of the film's December 18 opening in Japan and the US.
Koji Mukai of the idol group Snow Man has been appointed an Avengers ambassador for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday, according to cinematoday.jp. The film is set for a simultaneous release in Japan and the US on December 18.
A special interview video featuring Mukai discussing the appointment was also released. In it, he said he was very happy when he was approached for the role and felt pressure as a fan.
Mukai said he has seen the latest Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, six times in theaters, and that he is curious whether his favorite Spider-Man appears in Avengers: Doomsday. He also said he wants to know Doctor Doom's story and what Doom is thinking.
Organizers also announced an eve-of-release fan event that will gather Avengers fans from across Japan just before the film opens.
Actor Yuki Yamada had already been appointed as an ambassador for the film. Robert Downey Jr., who previously played Iron Man/Tony Stark, returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom; Avengers: Endgame set the all-time worldwide box office record.
Quick answers
When does Avengers: Doomsday open in Japan?
The film is set for a simultaneous release in Japan and the US on December 18.
Who is the Avengers ambassador for Avengers: Doomsday?
Koji Mukai of Snow Man has been appointed an Avengers ambassador, joining actor Yuki Yamada, who had already been named an ambassador.