Takumi Kitamura attends premiere of film ‘Kimi no Hanashi’

Actor Takumi Kitamura and co-star Natsuki Deguchi attended the completed screening of the film ‘Kimi no Hanashi’ in Tokyo on October 28. Based on the novel by Suguru Miaki, the love story follows a university student who undergoes treatment to erase painful memories, only to find he still retains memories of a childhood friend.

During the event, a surprise video message was delivered by Masaia Sano of the group Aぇ! group, who plays a key role in the film. Sano expressed deep appreciation for the project and directed a humorous, enthusiastic message toward Kitamura.

Kitamura, who turns 29 on November 3, was also surprised with a birthday cake at the venue. Reflecting on the role, Kitamura noted that the project felt like a return to his roots, drawing parallels to his experience in the hit film ‘Let Me Eat Your Pancreas’ ten years prior. He expressed a renewed commitment to his acting career as he enters his 29th year.