Today, a preview screening of the upcoming movie and continuation of 'Shinzanmono' (TBS drama), "Kirin no Tsubasa", was held in Tokyo.

Just like the drama and the drama special, "Kirin no Tsubasa" is based on the popular 'Kaga Kyoichiro' novel series by famed author Higashino Keigo. The screening was attended by lead actor Abe Hiroshi, as well as some of his new castmates for the movie - Aragaki Yui, Tanaka Rena, Matsuzaka Tori, and Miura Takahiro. Singer JUJU, who provides the theme song for the movie, also appeared at the event.

In the movie, Kaga Kyoichiro (Abe) will have to unravel a complicated murder case that happened right in front of the statue of the winged giraffe in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

This year is a very special year for Abe, since he was born in the year of the dragon. He vowed, "My first goal this year is to make this movie a success. Then I want to challenge embarrassing things, like taking off my clothes (laughs), without hesitation." The latter was referring to his other upcoming movie, "Thermae Romae".

Aragaki and Matsuzaka, both born in 1988, also share the Chinese zodiac sign of the dragon.

"My body has gotten a bit out of shape due to my love for anything made with animal fat, therefore I'd like to change my eating habits first," said Aragaki. "It's just way too muddled inside my stomach. By working out and eating more vegetables, I want to become more beautiful from the inside out."

Matsuzaka made a comment full of ambition. He said, "I never want to catch a cold, that's what I will devote myself to everyday. It would be great if I could rise like a dragon this year."

Meanwhile, Tanaka is going approach the critical age of a woman and an unlucky year by turning 32 this year. "However," she said, "it's said that for actors the critical years are the best."

"Speaking of which, I filmed 'Kekkon Dekinai Otoko' during my unlucky year," Abe agreed. Tanaka smiled, "So it will be 'Kekkon Dekinai Onna' for me then..."

Miura was humble with his resolution for 2012. He said, "I never want to lose that nice feeling I have now and live a peaceful life."

"Kirin no Tsubasa" will open for the public on January 28th.

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Be sure to check out the trailer if you haven't seen it yet!



Source: eiga.com