On March 4th, it was announced that "Eight Ranger" which is a�Sentai parody�corner performed at Kanjani8's concerts, will be released as a movie. �This will be the first starring movie for Kanjani8 as a group The 7 members become�heroes�fighting�against�evils in�apocalyptic�2035�Japan.

The title will be simply "Eight Ranger". It will be directed by Tsutsumi Yukihiko ("20th Century Boys" and "Trick"). Kanjani8�member Yokoyama Yu, who originally proposed the corner, commented happily, "I can't believe the corner that was originally just for fun, would be a movie."

At Kanjani8's concerts, the corner is roughly 20 ~ 30 minutes long and full of jokes. However, in the movie, it will be wider-scaled SF movie set in the near future. �Reportedly, it will be a human drama that the members stand against a group of terrorists, while leaving some comedy elements.

It was revealed that�actor Tachi Hiroshi will also appear as an original character named "Captain Silver" that is supposed to be a legendary hero.

"Eight Ranger" is scheduled to be released on July 28th.

Source: Sanspo
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