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NON took the stage for the commemorative stage greeting marking the release of the film \u201cAfter the Quake.\u201d<\/p>\n
The venue was packed to capacity. Yui Narumi, Daichi Watanabe, Koichi Sato, NON, and director Tsuyoshi Inoue took the stage. They reflected on their first time working together and shared anecdotes about developing their characters, revealing behind-the-scenes stories from the set, including their struggles with nature and the challenges of portraying the character \u201cKaweru-kun.\u201d<\/p>\n
They also discussed their encounter with the original work and the background behind its adaptation at this 30-year milestone, touching on the expansive interpretations unique to Haruki Murakami's works.<\/p>\n
The venue was filled with warm laughter and applause throughout, creating an atmosphere brimming with anticipation for the film.<\/p>\n
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\u3010Opening Commemoration Stage Greeting Event Report\u3011<\/strong><\/p>\n The film \u201cAfter the Quake,\u201d based on the short story collection \u201cChildren of the Sea\u201d by author Haruki Murakami, has finally opened nationwide!<\/p>\n On October 4th, the day after its premiere, an opening commemoration stage greeting was held at Theatre Shinjuku, featuring cast members Yui Narumi, Daichi Watanabe, Koichi Sato, Non, and director Tsuyoshi Inoue.<\/p>\n Before a packed house, Director Inoue explained the journey of adapting this 25-year-old collection of linked short stories into a film set in 2025:<\/p>\n \u201cThis year marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. I had previously made a drama and film based on that disaster. After a long time had passed, I wondered if I could do something this year and discussed it. The producer then gave me the original novel. It was something I had referenced when making a film about the earthquake back then, so I felt a connection.\u201d<\/p>\n Koichi Sato, who co-starred with the over 2-meter-tall \u201cKakeru-kun\u201d in Kabukicho, stated: \u201cWhen the director first gave me my part to read, it was gibberish\u2014I couldn't make heads or tails of it. But after reading the original novel, I thought, \u2018Ah, I see!\u2019\u201d He marveled at the film's unique magical realism. Regarding Non, who voiced Kaeru-kun, he praised, \"I wondered what kind of resolve she'd bring to the role, but I sensed she herself realized \u2018this isn't it\u2019 and kept refining it. By the end, Kaeru-kun = Non. I thought, \u2018She really gave it her all,\u2019 and it was fantastic.\"<\/p>\n Non, who voiced Kakeru-kun, stated, \u201cIt was my first time playing a frog role, so I was surprised by what kind of voice it would be. After reading the original work, I felt Kakeru-kun was a character who brings salvation, and though it was unexpectedly a huge responsibility, I decided to give it my best shot.\u201d<\/p>\n Having built a relationship with Director Inoue through the morning drama series \u201cAmachan,\u201d she reported, \u201cI was greatly supported by him on that project, so that connection made me feel secure about diving into this. It was unmistakably Inoue's world, and he directed it with his usual lighthearted, bright touch, so the voice recording was a lot of fun.\u201d She was able to voice the character freely and comfortably.<\/p>\n The film \u201cAfter the Quake\u201d is now playing to rave reviews at theaters including Theatre Shinjuku and Cine Switch Ginza!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u25a0Movie \u2018After the Quake\u2019 90-Second Trailer [Opening Friday, October 3rd]<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/04181142\/main2-1024x683.jpg\")
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