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    Bushido Sixteen

    Not been on KW for ages, so apologies if already mentioned.

    Heads Up for upcoming girl kendo dorama:


    Young actresses Riko Narumi (16) and Kie Kitano (18) are set to co-star in a new film from director Tomoyuki Furumaya ("Robocon," "Homeless Chugakusei"). "Bushido Sixteen" is based on a novel by writer Tetsuya Honda, revolving around two female kendo fighters.

    Narumi plays Kaori, who has been a top kendo fighter since she was young. On the other hand, Kitano plays Sanae, an ordinary girl who has casually continued with kendo. During a tournament at the end of junior high, Kaori improbably loses to Sanae, and she begins to hold a grudge while Sanae completely forgets the whole thing. When the two wind up at the same high school, their confrontations lead them both to grow up.

    Both Narumi and Kitano had no experience in kendo before this, so they spent about two months training for the roles. Filming has already started, and Furumaya is expecting to complete the film for a spring 2010 release. The original novel has so far had two sequels - aptly titled "Bushido Seventeen" and "Bushido Eighteen" - so there appears to be some hope for additional movies as well.
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    Ohh! I can't wait! Sounds like Japanese movie making at it's best!
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    will this movie be released in the USA as well?

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    Quote Originally Posted by James View Post
    Young actresses Riko Narumi (16) and Kie Kitano (18) are...
    I love the fact they have listed their BMI and weight in Kitano Kie's info

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    Quote Originally Posted by JSchmidt View Post
    Ohh! I can't wait! Sounds like Japanese movie making at it's best!
    You'll love it Jakob, not only are they cute, and apparently light, they learnt kendo in 2months!

    Plus:

    http://iam-nipponjin.com/index.html

    (Wondering why all these kendo doramas only about female kendoka?)
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    Quote Originally Posted by James View Post
    ...(Wondering why all these kendo doramas only about female kendoka?)
    Because it's sexy?

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    Hey when someone actually gets the movie can you write a review for it and post the link where we may purchase it? Thanks.

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    If they've only just announced it, it will be some time before it's actually released.

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    Patience everyone. Anticipation of release can lead to premature speculation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by yoda-waza View Post
    Patience everyone. Anticipation of release can lead to premature speculation.
    Dammit... now I have to go clean up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by James View Post
    Young actresses Riko Narumi (16) and Kie Kitano (18)
    Ohh ! Looks like Kanagawa is the best place in Japan, not only for kendo players !
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