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The Laughing Salesman , an upcoming live-action TV drama based on the dark comedy / psychological thriller manga by Fujiko Fujio A, revealed a new piece of key art, a short teaser trailer and the identity of the actor who will play the leading role. In the series, Ryuji Akiyama (of comedy trio Robert) plays Moguro Fukuzou , the titular laughing salesman. Related: The Laughing Salesman Manga Gets Live-Action TV Drama in July Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha published the original The Laughing Salesman manga by Fujiko Fujio A from 1969 – 1971 in their Manga Sunday publication. The series has previously been adapted into a TV anime in 1989 – 1992 and in 2017, a live action TV drama in 1999, and a stage-play in 2021. The new live-action TV drama features direction by Masaaki Ito, Youhei Osabe, Daisuke Yamamoto and Shota Sasaki and scripts by Kankuro Kudo, Maggy, Toru Hosokawa and Udai Iwasaki. It will stream in Japan on Amazon Prime...

A creepy tale full of lingering regrets unfolds in Riisa Naka's clever horror short “Kaburagi.” Before this, Naka established an extensive career in acting and remains an active actress to this day. International audiences may remember her for voicing Makoto Konno in Mamoru Hosoda's anime film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” based on the novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui. Beyond this, she's very active on YouTube and even has her own fashion brand. Now, with “Kaburagi,” she showcases her talents as a director.

Kaburagi is screening at Short Shorts Film Festival and Asia

Kaburaki is a photographer for a weekly magazine. While highly regarded by his peers, he's overwhelmed with guilt after exposing a scandal that drove an actress to suicide. Despite his depression, his colleagues and boss encourage him to continue his line of work. One day, he receives a message from an unknown source that tips...