Wandance releases still of Takamatsu Aloha as rival Usen
The photo shows Takamatsu Aloha's Usen facing off in a dance battle; the film opens nationwide in Japan on November 27.
A still photo of Takamatsu Aloha playing Usen in the film Wandance was released on October 26, the actor's birthday, according to cinemacafe.net. The image shows Usen giving a provocative look to an opponent in a dance battle while performing hip-hop moves.
In the film, Usen leads the skilled SAKAYA CREW, which stands in the way of TEAM ON, the crew joined by Kabo, the character played by JO. In the original manga by Coffee, the character's name is written as Usen.
Producer Konishi said the casting of current D.LEAGUER TSUKKI and Takamatsu was a statement of the decision to use no CG at all in the film's dance expression. Karisuma Kantaro serves as overall dance supervisor, and dancer SEIYA choreographed Usen's dance.
Wandance opens nationwide in Japan on Friday, November 27.
Takamatsu's group Chotokkyu is scheduled to hold a one-man live at Tokyo Dome in November.
Quick answers
When does Wandance open in Japan?
The film opens nationwide in Japan on Friday, November 27.
Who plays Usen in Wandance?
Takamatsu Aloha plays Usen, the leader of SAKAYA CREW.
Who choreographed Usen's dance?
Dancer SEIYA choreographed Usen's dance, with Karisuma Kantaro as overall dance supervisor.