Hiro Mizushima was in Tokyo on the 9th along with the other cast members of the movie Kuroshitsuji (in cinemas 1/18) for its Japan Premiere. In front of the 2,000 people in attendance, Mizushima, who was also a co-producer of the movie, commented: "I've always tried to avoid talking about my true thoughts and intentions in places like this, but lend me your ears. I want to win in this battle!".
"It's been 2 and a half years since we started this project. It took half a year to prepare for the part and 1 month for filming, for a total of 7 months. I spent a lot of time for this. I have truly given my all, both as a creator and as an actor, for this movie, which is precisely why I'm thinking that this is my battle of whether or not it will get recognition. I want to win this battle!".
"I turned down the role numerous times, but I did feel that I was a fool for doing so. I'm sure that everyone (other cast members) have their next projects lined up, but this is the only one I have. I wish that this becomes a hit! Please look out for Kuroshitsuji!"
Ayame Gouriki who plays the role of a boy comments: "I'm really happy to be a part of Mizushima-san's comeback project. Mizushima-san helped pull us up and supported us". When asked about how she felt about her role as a boy: "The cast is full of ikemens, so I closely observed everyone to try and incorporate something into my part".
The movie is an original story, set 130 years after the manga.
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