CATDOLL: The original author of Tokyo Ghoul personally selected the actors for the live-action movie version

Previously, the announcement that Tokyo Ghoul would be making a live-action movie attracted great attention from fans! Especially the attention to the actors. Recently, the original author of Tokyo Ghoul, Sui Ishida, made a statement on Twitter, saying that "the leading actors were chosen by themselves", so please rest assured.

Actually, animation and comics are easy to deal with. You can just draw whatever characters you need. But live-action movies are different. The two-dimensional world and the three-dimensional world are completely different. Just like cosplay, the characters must at least restore the two-dimensional world, so as to reduce the sense of disharmony. If you "randomly" find a celebrity or a mysterious person to play the role, and the character image is completely different, or even equivalent to redesigning the character's image, then for comic fans, few people will buy it. Therefore, even if the author personally selects it and has a certain guarantee in terms of quality, let's look forward to what degree of restoration it can achieve.

The following is translated from the Twitter of "Tokyo Ghoul" original author Ishida Sui:

"Regarding the live-action movie version, 1: It is a pity that everyone first learned about it not through official news, but through leaked news. Thank you to those friends who are willing to wait for my or the official official statement. Thank you very much."

“2: As announced on the cover of the seventh volume of the manga, Tokyo Ghoul will be adapted into a live-action movie. I have heard a lot of opinions from everyone, so I will also write down my thoughts.”

"3: The same is true for animation. I have a very negative attitude towards this kind of adaptation because it is troublesome, and I basically want to live a quiet life. But if I come across an idea that I think is interesting, I think it is worth doing."

“4: This time it’s adapted into a live-action movie. Regarding the selection of the leading actor, the film production team listened very much to my personal opinion. When I first started serializing (about four or five years ago), I imagined that if it was really adapted into a live-action movie, the leading actor must be played by that person. This time, the leading actor was chosen according to my idea.”

"5: I don't have any idea about the movie itself, but if that person can play the leading role, I would also like to watch the movie. (But to my surprise, the casting of other roles is also very good). I just said that I don't care about the live-action version, but if it really has to be filmed, I will do my best."

“6: The script was studied and revised many times. After deciding on some actors, I went directly to Tokyo to watch their acting. I would be very happy if my actions could alleviate the anxiety of those who are concerned about the live-action version.”

"7: Although I have said so many things to reassure everyone, the project has just begun and nothing can be finalized, and I cannot make any guarantees. Let's worry together."

"8: The list of leading actors will be announced soon, so please wait patiently. I think the choice of actors is very good."

For more relevant information, please pay attention to: Tokyo Ghoul Season 2 Special Zone

Discussions from Japanese netizens:

Top 11: Namo Haru's quick report on June 17, 2016 at 12:34

If the original author will help make a live-action movie version, then that should be fine, right?

Top 12: Namo Haru's quick report on June 17, 2016 at 12:34

Although it's likely to be bad, the original author has said so, so he has to take responsibility. If he helped with the movie and it's boring, then everyone will think the original work is boring too. If he keeps his mouth shut, he can still make an excuse and say "the original work is still very interesting!"

Top 24: Nameless Haru's ゲームQuick Reportさん June 17, 2016 12:38

Is there no option to not change the live-action version...?

Top 27: Nameless Haru's ゲームQuick Reportさん June 17, 2016 12:38

But in terms of setting, it is more reliable than the live-action versions of Species on Mars and Attack on Titan, right? After all, the story is set in Japan.

Top 51: Nameless Haru's ゲームQuick Reportさん June 17, 2016 13:02

Since the original author put so much effort into it, it must be worth reading.

77th place: The name of the name of the しオレゲーム expressさん June 17, 2016 13:53

If Fujiwara Tatsuya plays the lead role, I believe this movie is still watchable 233

For more relevant information, please pay attention to: Tokyo Ghoul Season 2 Special Zone