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Daito Ken and the promotion of power-style action

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Japanese actor, director, and former arm-wrestling champion Daito Ken is promoting a unique cinematic approach termed ‘power action’ or ‘power-type action’ (pawa-kei akushon). This style emphasizes physical strength, weight, and realistic combat by integrating martial arts such as Shaolin Kempo, Nihon Kempo, and full-contact karate. Daito is utilizing his film “~Transport Dragon~ Powered Human Battle Courier” (also referred to as “Unso Dragon: Powered Human Battle Courier”) to expand the international reach of Japanese action cinema. The film, which blends action, comedy, and science fiction, features co-stars such as Houkatsu Kurata and Sammo Hung. Following domestic releases and festival appearances, the project is scheduled for digital distribution on platforms like Amazon Prime and U-NEXT, alongside limited theatrical screenings in Vietnam and Bali, Indonesia. Daito has further defined his philosophy through the concept of ‘Rikigendo’, or the way of manifesting power. This approach seeks to move beyond traditional styles focused on speed or grace by emphasizing the weight of strikes and the sense of mass in movement. He posits that an action actor’s body should serve as both a tool for acting and a medium for expression, integrating physical strength with emotional storytelling. Expanding on this, Daito is pursuing a philosophy of ‘acting out one’s own life’ rather than merely portraying historical or fictional characters. He aims to integrate his personal experiences, decisions, and observations directly into his film work, treating his life journey as a form of action expression to be passed down to future generations. Daito is now conceptualizing a follow-up project, ‘Unso Dragon Battle Courier’. This new film is expected to explore the evolving relationship between the protagonist, Courier, and a new character named ‘Ikemen Man’.

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