Yuya Yagira attends Japan premiere of film ‘RYUJI Ryuji’

The Japan premiere of the film ‘RYUJI Ryuji’ was held in Tokyo, featuring a cast that includes Yuya Yagira, Rina Kawaei, Riku Hagiwara, JUNON (BE:FIRST), Mitsuke Ken, Ito Hideaki, and RYUKI (MAZZEL).

The film is a modern remake of the 1983 classic ‘Ryuji’, set in the Kabukicho district of Shinjuku. It follows Ryuji, a man who has left the underworld, as he struggles to protect his family while being drawn back into his past. Lead actor Yuya Yagira noted that he received the initial offer for the project seven years ago.

During the event, Yagira revealed that he originally intended to pursue a career in singing and dancing before his acting career began. Other cast members shared their experiences, including RYUKI, who made his film debut and received praise from his co-stars for his physical performance in action scenes. JUNON mentioned that the original film was well-known to his father and grandfather.