March 25, 2024 05:00
Yuko Araki plays the role of the mysterious general, Ei.
(C) Yasuhisa Hara/Shueisha (C) 2024 Movie “Kingdom” Production Committee
It has been announced that actor Yuko Araki will appear in the fourth installment of the Kingdom series, Kingdom: The Return of the Great General, playing the role of Kyo. She is one of the six great generals of Thailand, and her role is deeply connected to the past connections between Ouki (Takao Osawa) and Houken (Koji Yoshikawa). She commented, “There is also a scene where they try sword fighting while riding a horse, and although the horseback riding and sword fighting lessons are difficult, it is very fun, and I am really looking forward to seeing how it will be depicted in the work.”
The “Kingdom” series is set during China’s Spring and Autumn Warring States period, and follows the lives of Shin (Kento Yamazaki), a war orphan boy who dreams of becoming a great general, and Eimasa (Ryo Yoshizawa), a young king who aims to unify China. filmed on a grand scale. The latest work depicts the climax of the “Battle of Mayang”, an all-out war for the survival of the country against the neighboring state of Zhao, which continues from the previous work “Flames of Fate”.
(C) Yasuhisa Hara/Shueisha (C) 2024 Movie “Kingdom” Production Committee
The “Six Great Generals of Qin” were given freedom of war by the legendary King of Qin and King Zhao, who was once called the “God of War.” The six great generals, including Wang Ki, were famous throughout China, and Araki will play the role of Ying, a general who was known for his fierce fighting style, never letting up on attacks until the enemy was annihilated.
Ei was a genius in warfare who was able to become one of the Six Great Generals in just a few years, but much of his background is unknown because he was forbidden to talk about it by King Sho. Why was his identity hidden? What happened in Mayo nine years ago?
Regarding Araki, director Shinsuke Sato said, “I had no idea that Araki’s own lovely transparency could create such intensity. Please come and witness it at the theater.” Producer Shinzo Matsuhashi said, “Araki has grace and intelligence. “And the same strength as the main character, Shin, is required to face straight and talk about your dreams, and I thought Yuko Araki could express all of this, so I made the offer.” ing.
In addition, the latest video that approaches the hidden identity of Yu and the truth about Wang Ki and Pang Qi nine years ago (
“Return of the Kingdom General” will be released on July 12th. Comments from Araki, Director Sato, and Producer Matsuhashi are as follows.
■Library: Yuko Araki
[Character]: Among the six great generals of the former Qin state, his name resonated throughout the world for his fierce fighting style, but his background is unknown because King Sho had forbidden him to talk about it. It seems that he is connected to Wang Ki and Pang Xi’s relationship.
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When I saw the first movie in the theater, I was so moved by the enthusiasm of all the actors for their roles, the worldview, and the beauty of the visuals that I said, “I’m so glad I saw it in the theater!” So when I decided to star in the movie, I was so moved by it. I was really happy.
Since Yu is one of the six great generals of the Qin state, there is a scene in which he attempts sword fighting while riding a horse, and even though the horseback riding and sword fighting lessons are difficult, they are very fun, and I am looking forward to seeing how they are portrayed in the work.
I myself have been looking forward to its release.
I would be happy if you could look forward to it until that day.
[Director Shinsuke Sato]
Yuko Araki’s fresh and transparent brilliance shines a ray of light on this brutal world of battle. That momentary, beautiful flash creates the intensity and darkness of the story. Araki-san’s own lovely transparency could produce such intensity. Please come and see it at the theater.
[Producer Shinzo Matsuhashi]
“Kingdom: The Return of the Great General” is finally gaining momentum, and an important character deeply connected to Ouki’s past will appear: Ei. I can’t talk about it in detail, but Yuko requires grace, intelligence, and the strength to face straight and talk about her dreams, which is also common to the main character Shin, and Yuko Araki is the one who can express all of this. I thought about it and made an offer. Please come and experience this intensely heart-pounding and moving drama at the theater. looking forward to!