The live action Yowamushi Pedal movie adaptation has confirmed additional cast members!
Bandou Ryota will play Osakan speedster Naruko Shoukichi, Ryusei Ryou will play all-rounder Kinjou Shingo, Yanagi Shuntarou will play “dancing” cyclist Makishima Yusuke, Sugawara Ken will play sprinter Tadokoro Jin, Inoue Mizuki (from idol band HiHi Jets) will play substitute cyclist Sugimoto Terufumi. Finally, Minagawa Sarutoki will play Kanzaki’s father Kouji, an original character created for the film.
Previously announced cast members include Ren Nagase of idol band King & Prince as protagonist Onoda Sakamichi, Itou Kentarou as all-rounder Imaizumi Shunsuke, and Hashimoto Kanna as club manager Kanzaki Miki.
Yowamushi Pedal’s live action adaptation movie is slated to open at cinemas across Japan on Aug. 14.
(C) 2020 Yowamushi Pedal movie Production Committee (C) Watanabe Wataru (Akita Shoten) 2008