oh hoho :)

K, thanks. ;D

Wow, if the movie follows that close to the manga, then I'm sure I'm going to like it. If I was still in Japan I would see it right away. But oh well, hopefully it won't be too long before I'll be able to see it. :D

Swajiri just showed in the premiere and she looked quite awful with short blonde hair. eww

^She looked beautiful in person!!

^did she? That would be nice...

cause I hated all of her photos. I was like "omfg she showed up looking like a damn mess after she was so gorgeous..."

Anyways, I prefer the long hair...but this style is more interesting.

Nope she was beautiful in person, her legs were amazing! and she had on some great heels. I am actually RELIEVED her hair was different then Ririco, because I would be totally scared of her. After seeing the film you'll understand, but when I see pics of her as Ririco I get a chill down my spine!

wowow! so happy to hear the newssss! i cant wait to see Erika again!!! please hope people out there will subs this asap!

^ i wouldn't be surprised if the Japanese home releases are subtitled. Mika Ninagawa's last film Sakuran was subtitled and the new Bluray coming out will be subtitled too. SO there is hope the Japanese DVD/Bluray will be subbed. Although, I can definitely see this film making its rounds at festivals and getting international distribution.

More reflections on the film: It really is such a trip to see the film after living in Tokyo. Tokyo is such a vital character in this film, and it really opens your eyes to some of the films elements. Erika really is just transcendent in the film. Her Ririco is such a larger then life character. I don't even know how to describe her. She does horrible things but I never think "She is a B*itch!" or "She is so mean/horrible, etc." Its almost beyond words. She is just an entity, no longer a human, which really goes hand in hand with the theme of plastic surgery and becoming artificial.
You totally forget you are watching Erika, and like I said, I cringe when I see pictures of her now, because those feelings she gives the audiences as Ririco are so real!!

Just saw Erika's photos from the premiere... Not liking them that much :laugh

The movie only just started screening right? Do you think if it will still be available in Japan next month around 23rd to 26th?

Yes you'll probably find it especially in Tokyo

I so want to see it when it's released with subtitles. I read the Manga already, and it was pretty out there, but it was good! :)

Edit: Also I guess the rumors about her health were false? Didn't her manangment say she would not be attending the screening?

^Her management said she couldn't attend any of the premieres, which she didn't. This was First day greeting and press event. So I thinks she had health issues but they got exaggerated in tabloids and stuff.

Picture of the funny cameo hehehe

I'm soooo hoping this movie will be shown on the next japanese film festival here in Hamburg!

Since evolution is gonna be on A SUMMER BEST, plus with this movie tie-in, I've got my hopes up that they're gonna do a re-arrangement or re-record it. At least I hope so. I want new editions of the older tracks!

Is the movie still screening in any theatre?

I think not anymore at least in Japan. but is it being premiered only in Japan or all across Asia?

there's screening in taiwan. not sure about the rest. usually it's a few months after premier in japan then singapore might have a chance of it being screen.