On March 8, the awarding ceremony for the “36th Japan Academy Prize” was held at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa, Tokyo, and Kamiki Ryunosuke’s starring movie “Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerutteyo” was the big winner, being selected for the “Picture of the Year”, “Director of the Year”, and “Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing.”
The director of the film Yoshida Daihachi shared his delight, “Thank you. I’m really surprised at this since I never expected to receive this much. I was able to film it freely with the way I wanted, and first of all, I would like to thank the producer for that. Then the young actors, as well as the staff members who let those young actors have the place to work to their complete satisfaction. I feel gratitude toward all of them from bottom of my heart.”
When the announcement for the Picture of the Year was made, Hashimoto Ai shed tears, and said, “I’m happy to see the director’s joyful face.” Higashide who made his acting debut with the film, also said, “Kamiki-kun, the lead of this movie, could not attend today because of his work. It would have been great if all of us were here, but our hearts are one, so we will have a dinner party at my place later.”
“Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerutteyo” is based on Asai Ryo’s award-winning novel of the same name, and the story starts where the most popular student at the school, and the captain of the school volleyball team, “Kirishima” suddenly quits the team. This news about Kirishima shocks the entire school, and it also causes distortion among students which brings a disruption of the hierarchy at the high school.
Check out other winners of the 36th Japan Academy Prize, and the photos from the awarding ceremony below. (Photos at the source)
<Animation of the Year>
<Director of the Year>
<Screenplay of the Year>
<Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role>
<Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role>
<Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role>
<Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role>
<Outstanding Achievement in Music>
<Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography>
<Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction>
<Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction>
<Outstanding Achievement in Sound Recording>
<Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing>
<Outstanding Foreign Language Film>
<Newcomer of the Year>
<Special Award from the Chairman>
<Special Award from the Association>
<Services Award from the Chairman>
<Okada Shigeru Award>
<Special Award of Honour from the Association>
<Popularity Award>
Sources: Tokyohive | Mantan Web | Japan Academy Prize Association
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Congratulations to all the winners! YAAY Kirishima!!! It really is an awesome movie. Hopefully, someone will sub it soon. ^^