The upcoming live-action movie ‘xxxHOLiC’, which will be released on April 29th, announced new cast members. Riho Yoshioka will play a key character Jorogumo, a bewitching evil woman who attacks Waranuki played by Ryunosuke Kamiki. Yuto Isomura will play Akagumo, a subordinate of Jorogumo who is infatuated with her. The movie ‘xxxHOLiC’ is a dark fantasy based on the manga ‘xxxHOLiC’, which has sold over 14 million copies. The author is CLAMP, a group of creators known for paranormal works with aesthetic visuals. The story revolves around Kimihiro Watanuki (played by Ryunosuke Kamiki), a high school student who leads a lonely life due to his ability to see Ayakashi, beings that possess darkness in people’s minds. One day, Watanuki finds a “Mise (store)” that makes any wish come true in exchange for consideration. By meeting the owner Yuko Ichihara (played by Kou Shibasaki), Watanuki strays into his mysterious fate. Jorogumo, who was announced to be played by Riho Yoshioka, is a bewitching evil woman who attacks Watanuki by controlling the “Ayakashi”. ‘Jorogumo is a bewitching, sexy, and evil woman who is a key character of this movie. It was really hard for me to act sexy, and I learned a lot by working out over and over.’, said Yoshioka. Akagumo, played by Yuto Isomura, is an original character for the movie, and Joro Spider's subordinate who worships her. ‘Akagumo plays into Joro Spider’s hands and gets turned on by her seductiveness. He was a difficult character to play, but also attractive.’, said Isomura. This is the first time for both Yoshioka and Isomura to join “the Ninagawa Family”. Yoshioka comments delightfully, ‘I was surprised when I got this offer because I grew up reading ‘Cardcaptor Sakura’. It is such an honor to play a role in one of CLAMP’s works. I was excited to be in the beautiful world of “xxxHOLiC” with Ms.Ninagawa’. Isomura also comments, ‘I have always wanted to work with Ms.Ninagawa. Akagumo is a new character, so I was looking forward to playing as well as seeing the new world view for the movie’. The character photos taken by the director Ninagawa were also released with a beautiful and sexy finish. Look forward to Jorogumo played by Yoshioka and Akagumo played by Isomura in the movie. The ultimate visual fantasy by Mika Ninagawa, “xxxHOLiC” will be released on April 29th. Stay tuned for the follow-up information. （C）2022 Movie “HOLiC” Production Committee（C）CLAMP・ShigatsuTsuitachi CO.,LTD./KODANSHA LTD.

The final results of the "46th Japan Academy Film Prize Topic of the Year" as chosen by the listeners of Nippon Broadcasting System's signature program "All Night Nippon" have been announced. “ONE PIECE FILM RED" won in the Best Picture category, and Matsumura Hokuto, who appeared in "Suzume no Tojimari" and "Holic xxxHOLiC," won in the Actor category. The Japan Academy Film Prize was established for the advancement and development of Japanese film art, technology, and science, and has been held annually since 1978. The 46th Japan Academy Film Prize is given to films released between January 1 and December 31, 2022, that meet the criteria such as number of screenings and duration. The "Japan Academy Film Prize Topic of the Year" was established in 1980 for the third edition of the "Japan Academy Film Prize”. The "Japan Academy Awards Topic Award" was established in the 3rd year of the "Japan Academy Awards" in 1980. The listeners of "All Night Nippon," celebrating the 55th anniversary of its broadcast, vote to select the "film" and "actor" that they think "attracted the most attention" this year. This is the only award among all the categories of the "Japan Academy Film Prize," which boasts a long history and tradition, that allows ordinary movie fans to participate in the voting. Voting for the “46th Japan Academy Film Prize Topic of the Year” began on December 1, 2022 on a special website and closed on February 3, 2023. As a result, "ONE PIECE FILM RED" was selected in the Best Picture category, and Matsumura Hokuto, who gave a good performance in "Suzume no Tojimari" (voice performance) and "Horik xxxHOLiC" was selected in the Actor category. Nippon Broadcasting System will broadcast the "Japan Academy Film Prize" award ceremony again this year. The program will be broadcast as "All Night Nippon 0 (ZERO) - The 46th Japan Academy Film Prize Special" on March 11, 2023, from 2:00 a.m. on the national network, including special interviews with the winners of the "Japan Academy Film Prize Topic