Tokyo International Film Festival Opens with Himachi no Joyo Cast on Red Carpet
The DMM TV drama's lead and producer joined the director and executive producer at the October 26 opening event in Hibiya.
The cast and staff of the DMM TV original drama "Himachi no Joyo" walked the red carpet at the opening event of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 26, according to cinematoday.jp. The event was held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya's Hibiya Step Plaza and Hibiya Nakadori.
Among those appearing were the drama's lead and producer Nagano Mei, actors Ito Kentaro and Hira Yuna, director Miyamoto Hidemitsu and executive producer Kubota Satoshi.
"Himachi no Joyo" is included in the festival's special screening section and is set to stream exclusively this winter. Nagano wore a black dress with a bold slit, while Hira wore a black lace dress.
The festival runs from October 26 to November 4.
Background
The drama adapts a manga by Chihara Kurece that ran on the MangaONE app; the original work has surpassed 170 million page views and 1.2 million copies. Set in Asahimachi, an entertainment district in Tottori Prefecture known as Himachi, the story follows a former top Kabukicho cabaret club hostess who aims to run Japan's best cabaret club as a manager rather than as a cast member.
Quick answers
When does Himachi no Joyo stream?
The DMM TV original drama is set to stream exclusively this winter, and it is part of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival's special screening section.
When is the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival held?
The festival runs from October 26 to November 4.