Mizobata Junpei and Aibu Saki to star in NECK

Aibu Saki and Mizobata Junpei will play the lead roles in 'NECK' which opens in summer 2010. Kuriyama Chiaki and Hiraoka Yuuta are also part of the cast. The original work by Maijou Outarou is of a new 'kyun' horror genre. Playing the part of an eccentric girl is Aibu Saki, "My hairstyle has gone for an image change. I'm not a fan of horror, but let's have fun together!"

The movie version differs from the stage version which starts in February 12 2010 in Tokyo's Aoyama amphitheatre. Mizobata's character in the movie version is unlike his stage one. While the movie and stage play share the same motif, their storylines are not the same.

Aibu Saki and Mizobata Junpei star in 'kyun horror' movie!

Aibu Saki and Mizobata Junpei will star in horror movie 'NECK' that will open next summer. It is based on novelist Maijou Outarou's original work. Maijou has written two works, one for the movie and another for a stage play, both with the same motif but completely different stories.

In the movie, university student Shuto (Mizobata) is called by the classmate he has a crush on Suginara (Aibu) to her laboratory. For some reason, there is a big wooden box there that if you climb into, will cause only the head to reappear. The story begins there. Others in the story include Suginara's childhood friend, popular novelist writer Matarou (Hiraoka Yuuta) and Matarou's editor played by Kuriyama Chiaki.

This is the first time that both Aibu and Mizobata will appear in a horror movie. Aibu who plays the eccentric girl involved in the research of making ghosts said,"I have a feeling that this is going to be an eerie movie but there will be 'kyun' moments too so it won't just be straight-up horror. There are many components to it. I hope to make a Suginara that the audience will laugh with and be afraid together with." Mizobata describes his character as 'a love-sick puppy being led around by Suginara'. "It's not just a simple horror movie, as the audience laughs and feels refreshed by this movie, I also want them to shiver in fear," Mizobata said.

Filming started on 3rd November and will end later this month. The stage play will start its run on 12th February at Aoyama Theatre. Mizobata will appear in the theater production as well but with a different role. Others in the cast are Itao Itsuji, and TEAM NACS's Suzuki Kousuke and Morisaki Hiroyuki.

Mizobata Junpei is 'Face of the Year'

Mizobata Junpei chosen as 'Face of the Year' by Nikkei Trendy


Popular ikemen actor Mizobata Junpei has been chosen as information magazine Nikkei Trendy's 'Face of the Year.' He attended an event held by the magazine in Tokyo on 2nd November.

With appearances in dramas, movies and various TV programs this year, Mizobata was chosen as the 'Face' that will appear in even more works in future. "I am extremely grateful. To fulfill the expectations from this, I will re-tighten the fundoshi (brace myself) and do my utmost best," Mizobata said, using words rarely heard from young men these days.

He was asked,"What has changed since you became famous?" "The grandmothers from my hometown put me up on a pedestal and tell me, "We're glad we could meet someone we see on television before we die." That gives me mixed feelings though," Mizobata replied with a wry smile.

DAIGO Blog The End of Today's Filming!

Filming for today has ended!

It has been a long day, but it was fun!

For today

Playing the lead role in

'Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu'

A photo with Mizobata Junpei-kun

We're 11 years apart [laugh]

But we chat like friends do while on location ♪

We were together last year on Sanma Goten

From early on, we got along well!

There's a bit of filming left for me

I'll do my best o(^-^)o

DAIGO

Mizobata Junpei Makes Kinami Haruka Want to be a Guy

On the 22nd, actor Mizobata Junpei (20) who plays the lead role in 'Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu' attended the movie announcement event in Tokyo.

It's a moving film about a young man involved in Kouchi's yosakoi dance festival. "Dreams, friendship, love, life. Various themes are packed into this movie," Mizobata said. Kinami Haruka (24), who plays the role of Mizobata's girlfriend, commented "Having conversations (with Mizobata), I'd think about how great it'd be if I were a guy. Then we would be able to take baths together," she laughed. She added, "Mizobata is like an adorable dog."

'Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu' opens in autumn 2010.

Commencement of filming for 'Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu'

On the 28th, actor Mizobata Junpei began filming 'Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu' (The Summer You Danced) at a bridge in Ochichou. Filming will take about 1 month in Kouchi city, including its shopping district. Tentative release of the movie is autumn of 2010.

The main character is a young man who aims of being a photographer in Tokyo. He joins the Yosakoi Festival to fulfill the dream of a young girl (Ayane Omori) with an incurable disease. Together with her older sister (Kinami Haruka), they revive the Yosakoi Team, breathing life into the festival. Through the Yosakoi Festival, themes surrounding dreams and reality, and life and death are explored.

There were about 70 people, including staff members on the first day of filming. When the rain stopped, a camera in the river filmed a scene of Mizobata cycling on a bridge. He stops in the middle, takes a seat and gives a worried look.


Mizobata said "I've been looking forward to the start of filming. To continue chasing your dream, while upholding local traditions, I want to convey the importance of them both."

The Kochi Film Commission is taking applications for 1000 extras for filming on the 16th and 17th October. Details can be found here.

Visit to the Shrine and Gathering with EverGreen Members & Trading Cards

Smart October 2009

9th Tokyo Girls Collection

Actor Mizobata Junpei wore a job-hunting handsome suit from Aoyama Suit Collection, blowing a kiss to the audience as he strutted down the runway. "It felt strange that there's a man appearing on stage when there's so many women, I was tensed. But I really enjoyed myself," he said shyly.


A familiar face for the Aoyama Suit Collection CMs, Aibu Saki also made her appearance on stage. "It's the first time I'm seeing so many ladies, it makes me nervous." Both Mizobata and Aibu are currently in the drama Buzzer Beat. "Aibu-san always has a gentle smile on her," said Mizobata of his co-star. "Somehow it sounds like a lie na," joked Aibu.

Mizobata Junpei in Yosakoi dance! Movie to be filmed in Kouchi, where the dance originated from

Japan's biggest summer festival, the Yosakoi Festival which originated from the Kouchi Prefecture, is the stage for an emotionally charged movie. Current popular young actor, Mizobata Junpei will play the lead in "Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu" (The Summer You Danced).

Mizobata-san's character, Shinpei, moves from Kouchi to Tokyo to be a professional photographer. 5 years later, fatigued by life in Tokyo, he returns to his hometown. He meets his ex-girlfriend, Kaori. They had once made a promise to move to Tokyo together. For the sake of her sister (Sakura), Kaori wants to grant her a dying wish. That wish was for Shinpei and Kaori to be in the legendary team of Yosakoi dance once again, "Ichimujin". Shinpei understands Kaori's feelings, and decides to participate in the Yosakoi dance, but...

Playing the role of the heroine Kaori is Kinami Haruka, an upcoming actress who was also in 20th Century Boys. Her character struggles to fulfill the wish of Sakura (Ayane Omori) who suffers from an incurable disease.

For 3 days from the 8th to 10th August, filming had begun during the real Yosakoi Festival. Mizobata-san who was there to observe the festival, "Everyone's enthusiasm is overwhelming, it's more than what I had imagined. It's a good feeling, protecting tradition... What surprised me the most was that even under the blazing sun, everyone was dancing with a smile. I will work hard to deliver a good movie which will display Kouchi's tradition."

Filming will be from end of September till November. Tentative release is autumn of 2010. 3/4 of filming is planned to be in Kouchi, filming in the city area is slated to be in October. A repeat of the Yosakoi Festival has been arranged.

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Bourbon Petit Series CM

Red hot! Let's Go Petit Series TV CM





It will be a pleasure to choose from the 24 types of Petit Series.

The new image character is Mizobata Junpei-kun whose popularity is rising.

In the CM, Mizobata-kun communicates with fellow Petit friends in Shanghai through a webcam.

Knowing that Petit can also be found in Shanghai, "Let's go to Shanghai!" is what Mizobata-kun exclaims enthusiastically in this CM which has a global feeling to it.

TV CM here. [15secs, 997kb]
(Open in a new tab to watch, or left-click to download.)

Red hot! Let's Go Petit Series Web CM

Similar to the TV CM, Mizobata-kun communicates with his Petit friends through a webcam. Together, they talk about the various types of Petit Series.

Finding out that there are 24 different types in Japan, the Petit friends in Shanghai become envious. For a moment, Mizobata-kun feels proud.

The expansion of global communication will be fun.

Web CM here. [40secs, 2.4mb]
(Open in a new tab to watch, or left-click to download.)

with August 2009

Buzzer Beat Character Profile

Preview Screening

Good evening!!

There was a preview for Buzzer Beat today (^O^)

It was also my first time watching it. When asked for my impression, I said that it really felt like a Getsu 9 drama (>_<)

It's glittering ↑ [laugh]

I think it's a fitting youth love story for this summer o(^-^)o

My role is the one from the bottom of the rung!

Perhaps there's something cunning about his character?

I want everyone to quickly watch it too (*^o^*)

Look forward to it on Monday!

Rainy season ↓

Good evening! !

Today too, I was filming for Buzzer Beat (^O^)

Today was kinda humid ne? When will this rainy season pass?

Since when did I dislike the rain so much?

It's part of the lyrics from HY's 'Suteki na Kikkake' (^O^)

It's exactly how I feel right now o(^-^)o

The song is positive and energetic! It's great, so take a listen (*^o^*)

I'll be making an appearance on 'Haneru no Tobira', please watch it (>_<)

I played a bit of basketball ↑↑

~

Disappointment ↓

Good evening!!

I was horrible at the Drama Festival ↓

I was hopeless during free throw despite being in a basketball drama (T_T)

I wonder if the outcome would have been different if I had changed my decision then ↓

I'm seriously annoyed. Very sorry to all the supporters.

Aah~,

I'm gonna be depressed for half a year ↓ [laugh]

It was super fun though (*^o^*)

Buzzer Beat ~Gakeppuchi no Hero~ begins next Monday at 9pm!!

The first episode will be a 90-minute special, yoroshiku (>_<)

~


Here's a pic of Junpei grinning, right after he squeaked when he had answered incorrectly.

The Best...

Good evening, 'MU' here.

It's been a week since the final episode was aired.

To those who feel that there's something missing in their heart,

please take a look...

This precious gem that will make you laugh to tears...

It's now known as 'BOSS for Eternity'...


Doesn't it look like a family portrait?

Amami-san and Takenouchi-san are the parents, while those standing behind are the children...

This was taken a while back to shoot for the cover of Oricon Style (Issue 22/6).

Everyone from the cast to staff members had a good laugh during the photoshoot.

~
The real magazine cover:

Mistaken identity!

Good evening! !

I took a walk through town as there was some free time after work today (^_^)v

Then 2 ladies about the same age as me asked "You're Okada Masaki-san right?" !!

I said, "You've mistaken me for someone else."

I don't think we have any resemblance ne (^_^)v

Everyone, my name is Mizobata Junpei.

Those who know, know! Those who are unfamiliar with it, remember ne ↑ [laugh] (>_<)

street Jack August 2009

Waiting!

Good evening! !

I'm now in the dressing room waiting for my turn to film Buzzer Beat!

With the free time I try to be a pro cameraman, trying out photo taking with a wind effect (*^o^*)

With expression too↑