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Kanjani8's Shibutani Subaru will release his first solo single. In addition, he will hold his first solo live tour starting on January 18th of next year.
Shibutani will be the first in Kanjani8 to release a solo single. His songs, "Kokoro Odoreba" and "Kioku", which are the theme songs for his starring film 'Misono Universe' (February 14 release), will be released as a double A-side single.
Shibutani's upcoming tour will kick off on January 18th at live house 'Misono Universe' in Osaka, which was also used as the set for the film. Until February 25, he will make stops at 10 venues in Tokyo, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and other locations for a total of 13 shows.
Shibutani Subaru, plays “Pochio”, a young man who has lost his memory but not his ability to sing. Music themed film “Misono Universe” deals with this man, who rushes the stage of a live performance and takes the mic. The young man’s singing impresses the band and the band’s manager, but they learn he suffers from memory loss and he has no idea who he is. He meets Kasumi, played by Nikaido Fumi, manager of the band Akainu, and decides to face his past and regain himself. The movie is set in Osaka.
The movie is directed by Yamashita Nobuhiro. Included in the cast are the band Akainu, talent Suzuki Sarina, and comedian Kawahara Katsumi from the duo Tenjiku Nezumi.
Movie title “Misono Universe” refers to a location in Osaka, Japan. “Misono” is the name of a building that houses restaurants, a hotel and massage places. The building opened in 1956 and is located in the Sennichimae area of Osaka. “Universe” in the movie title refers to an upscale cabaret that was located in the Misono building. Cabaret “Universe” closed down for good in 2011, but a popular live club named “Universe” took its place.
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