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With the role of reluctant psychic Saiki K. having been announced as Yamazaki Kento last year, even more cast members have been revealed in this special teaser for Saiki Kusuo no Psi Nan ( The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. ), along with tons of character visuals!
Yamazaki begins the video with a wry pickup on Japanese netizens' reactions to his live-action exploits: "Isn't Yamazaki doing too many live-actions now?" It's true that he's no stranger to live-action adaptions of anime and manga, his latest role being Higashikata Josuke in JoJo's Bizarre Adventures, set to premiere in August. However, in continuing his narration, he slips easily into his role as Saiki and declares himself as a psychic - and that's when the other cast members (and the director!) come in, all conspicuously live-action veterans themselves!
To begin with, director Fukuda Yuichi has made a name for himself with well-loved live-action adaptions like Hentai Kamen and Yuusha Yoshihiko. And we can't forget the highly-anticipated Gintama film, coming to theaters this summer!
As for the cast, Hashimoto Kanna (portraying Teruhashi Kokomi) has definitely been a hot topic lately due to her role as Kagura in Gintama.
照橋心美/てるはしここみ💕
— 映画『斉木楠雄のΨ難』公式 (@saikikusuomovie) https://twitter.com/saikikusuomovie/status/841749422182563842">March 14, 2017
斉木が気になる天下無敵の美少女（自覚アリ）。そして、心の声がスゴい☺️そんな照橋を演じる橋本環奈さん。「好きな気持ちを隠してつきまとうテンションが高い照橋ととても冷たい斉木楠雄という、今までにない山﨑さん」が見所だそう…おっふ😍 https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%96%89%E6%9C%A8%E6%A5%A0%E9%9B%84%E3%81%AE%CE%A8%E9%9B%A3?src=hash">#斉木楠雄のΨ難 https://t.co/cLPMHEud8g">pic.twitter.com/cLPMHEud8g
The rest of the cast have also had experience with at least one high-profile live-action adaption! The remaining members announced include Arai Hirofumi as Nendou Riki, Muro Tsuyoshi as Chouno Uryoku, Yoshizawa Ryou as Kaitou Shun, Kasahara Hideyuki as Hairo Kineshi, Kaku Kento as Kuboyasu Aren, and Satou Jirou as Kanda Binsuke.
燃堂力/ねんどうりき👍
— 映画『斉木楠雄のΨ難』公式 (@saikikusuomovie) https://twitter.com/saikikusuomovie/status/841750726799908864">March 14, 2017
新井浩文さんが演じるのは燃堂力。高校生離れした外見で、バカすぎるためテレパシーでも思考を読めない、斉木の自称“相棒”。まさかの地毛で挑んだので「剃りと眉毛が元に戻るまでの期間、何の仕事もできなかった」らしいです😨でもここまでそっくりとは…https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%96%89%E6%9C%A8%E6%A5%A0%E9%9B%84%E3%81%AE%CE%A8%E9%9B%A3?src=hash">#斉木楠雄のΨ難 https://t.co/ubLQggDanS">pic.twitter.com/ubLQggDanS
蝶野雨緑/ちょうのうりょく✨
— 映画『斉木楠雄のΨ難』公式 (@saikikusuomovie) https://twitter.com/saikikusuomovie/status/841763278023991296">March 14, 2017
トラブルを起こしがちの大人気イリュージョニストの蝶野を演じたムロツヨシさん。「お褒めのお言葉をお待ちしております」と語るほど、胡散臭いイリュージョニストはハマり役だったそうです😂どんなイリュージョンが飛び出すのやら❓ https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%96%89%E6%9C%A8%E6%A5%A0%E9%9B%84%E3%81%AE%CE%A8%E9%9B%A3?src=hash">#斉木楠雄のΨ難 https://t.co/hpJJoSEf4z">pic.twitter.com/hpJJoSEf4z
海藤瞬/かいとうしゅん🐿️
— 映画『斉木楠雄のΨ難』公式 (@saikikusuomovie) https://twitter.com/saikikusuomovie/status/841753481945874432">March 14, 2017
中二病にハマり、“漆黒の翼”として“ダークリユニオン”と戦闘中（という設定）の海藤。吉沢亮さんは「海藤を演じるなら自分と思っていたので、運命を感じた」そうです🌟「右手に宿る闇のフォースでがんばって戦った」という姿は果たして！？https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%96%89%E6%9C%A8%E6%A5%A0%E9%9B%84%E3%81%AE%CE%A8%E9%9B%A3?src=hash">#斉木楠雄のΨ難 https://t.co/kApTSpVlp0">pic.twitter.com/kApTSpVlp0
灰呂杵志/ハイロキネシ🔥
— 映画『斉木楠雄のΨ難』公式 (@saikikusuomovie) https://twitter.com/saikikusuomovie/status/841755664821100544">March 14, 2017
気温上昇するほどの熱血学級委員長 灰呂杵志を演じるのは笠原秀幸さん。
「僕のいくつかの初めての××を福田さんに委ね、優しくリードして頂きました」とコメント🤔初めての××を委ねたって…ちゃんと映せるモノですか！？ https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%96%89%E6%9C%A8%E6%A5%A0%E9%9B%84%E3%81%AE%CE%A8%E9%9B%A3?src=hash">#斉木楠雄のΨ難 https://t.co/eiJaUKLLpY">pic.twitter.com/eiJaUKLLpY
Originally a manga by Asou Shuichi, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump from May 2012, and has gathered countless fans for its wacky premise and the sheer comedy that ensues.
斉木楠雄/さいきくすお🌐
— 映画『斉木楠雄のΨ難』公式 (@saikikusuomovie) https://twitter.com/saikikusuomovie/status/841749180066406400">March 14, 2017
超能力を隠して生活する高校生 斉木楠雄。目立ちたくないのに、なぜか周りに変な奴が集まってくる😓「とにかく笑い、楽しむ事が一番。劇場で笑い、ハッピーになって欲しい」と語る山﨑賢人さん。ピンクの髪と制御装置も再現、かつてない姿を披露します！https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%96%89%E6%9C%A8%E6%A5%A0%E9%9B%84%E3%81%AE%CE%A8%E9%9B%A3?src=hash">#斉木楠雄のΨ難 https://t.co/RGZQfbwoxX">pic.twitter.com/RGZQfbwoxX
Its live-action adaption will be coming to theaters Oct. 21, 2017, so stay tuned for more updates!
This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.