[Tokyo cinema cloud X di Fumine Yakumo #1074]
Film analyst Fumine Yakumo presents “Tokyo cinema cloud X”, which features the movies you should be watching right now.
On September 2, it was revealed that actor Kazuyuki Furuya died on August 23. Death of a 78-year-old actor.
He gained popularity as Kosuke Kindaichi in the plays “Seiji Yokomizo Series” and “Detective Kosuke Kindaichi Series”, and is also known for many representative works such as “Kinyobi no Tsumatachi e”, “Shitakuen” and “Mixed Bathing Outdoor Bath Serial Murder”. Mr. Furuya.
In 2011 he developed lung cancer but underwent surgery and returned to work. Even afterwards, while battling the disease, he energetically continued his activities in dramas, films and plays, so the sudden tragic news surprised all of Japan.
Therefore, this time, we will look back on the life of the actor along with the works in which Kazuyuki Furuya appeared.
View images (7 images in total) Miyuki Kumagai (Miyuki Matsuda) made her acting debut in the film “The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi” From left: Toshio Egi, Kazuyuki Furuya, Kumagai, Kunie Tanaka = Tokyo, April 25, 1979 Photo courtesy of Sankei Shimbun
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Successful role, Kosuke Kindaichi A bright and accommodating new “Kindaichi image”
Among the many representative works, Kousuke Kindaichi is the most successful role of Kousuke Furuya. I am amazed that he has been able to continue playing a role for a full 29 years in his life as an actor.
When I searched again, there were over 20 actors who challenged the role of Kosuke Kindaichi. Under such circumstances, there are 48 dramas and films in which Mr. Furuya played Kosuke Kindaichi.
From the fact that the number of works in which he appeared is overwhelming, it can be seen how Mr. Kazuyuki Furuya was supported by the viewers.
Actor Kazuyuki Furuya plays weak and seemingly unreliable detective Kousuke Kindaichi in February 1977. Photo courtesy of Sankei Shimbun.
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With unkempt hair and a tousled hakama. She snaps into her geta slippers and snores loudly when she sleeps. And when she gets stuck in reasoning, she does a handstand …
The statue of Kosuke Kindaichi, created by Mr. Furuya, is a free spirit and full of mischief. Even if you look at it now, there are probably many people who are fascinated by the human figure.
The Furuya Kazuyuki version is very popular as “the most faithful image of Kanedaichi to the original” and has the impression that the eerie and tense atmosphere unique in the world of Seishi Yokomizo stands out. I want to review the whole series! I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks so.
* The photo is from “At the end of the Matinee” (C) 2019 Fuji Television Amuse Toho Cork
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I want you to watch it together! Kazuyuki Furuya’s Recent Appearances – “At the end of the matinee”
Set in Tokyo, Paris and New York, the film “At the End of the Matinee” tells the fate of the love between a musician and a journalist. Kazuyuki Furuya, who challenged the role of Seiichi Sobue, a classical guitarist in this work.
In the concert scene, he has a dignified appearance as a first-class performer, and in the session scene with street musicians, he shows an open and cheerful appearance. It is an opera where you can enjoy the charm of Mr. Furuya not only as an actor but also as a musician.
Speaking of Mr. Furuya, what should be noted is the sex appeal of an adult that also exudes with age. Also in this work there is something reminiscent of the sensuality shown in melodramas such as “To Friday’s Wives” and “Paradise Lost”.
Come to think of it, when she appeared in the serial drama “Hiyokko”, “Despite playing the role of the heroine’s grandfather, Furuya-san is brimming with sex appeal” and captivated younger generations of viewers. the news and became a hot topic. It is no exaggeration to say that “sex appeal for adults” is synonymous with actor Kazuyuki Furuya.
* The photo is from the serial drama W “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki” (C) 2018 WOWOW INC.
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Drama series W “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki”
In the late 1990s, the economic bubble burst and money and power whirled. The serial drama W “Kansayaku Shuhei Nozaki” describes the activities of the bank employee Shuhei Nozaki, who struggles to bring justice even against the current of the times.
Mr. Furuya played the role of Masahiko Kyogoku, the president of Ozora Bank, in this work, in which the position of auditor first became the main character in the drama. At first glance, he appears to be a quiet gentleman. However, from the sharp eyes and demeanor he occasionally displays, you can glimpse an intimidating feeling that can’t be called good, and his delicate expressiveness is just a word.
Is he an enemy or an ally of the protagonist? It goes without saying that the presence of Kyogoku, played by Mr. Furuya, made the drama even more spectacular.
* The photo is from the production committee “Omoide Shashin” (C) “Omoide Shashin”.
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“Omoid Photo”
The film “Omoide Shashin” which became the posthumous work of Kazuyuki Furuya. This is a human drama in which the main character, who lost his dream in Tokyo and returned to his hometown, finds his purpose in life by continuing to take “souvenir photos” for the elderly.
Mr. Furuya played Masatoshi Kashiwaba, an old man with sick legs and a heavy past. The pain, suffering and regret that the person contains. The performance that was broadcast to the audience without words had a deep flavor that made the tree rings feel. This is a work that I would like to touch on deep play again.
From great detective to sexy man, reliable and even shriveled boss, sexy old man … Mr. Kazuyuki Furuya continued to captivate audiences with his acting full of humanity and solid presence. I sincerely pray for the rest of the soul.
Image of this article (7 images in total)
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Masafumi Yokomizo PD by Sekaisha “Fuji” n. 5 (1952)
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【Drama】
Seishi Yokomizo Series I (aired in 1977)
The first work “The Inugami family”
The second opera “Homjin Murder Case”
The third work “three-headed tower”
The fourth work “the devil comes and plays a flute”
5th work “The island of Gokumon”
6th work “Devil’s Temari Uta” Masafumi Yokomizo Series II (broadcast in 1978)
The first opera “Hachitomb Village”
The second opera “Zhenzhulang”
3rd work “Masquerade”
Episode 4 “Undead Butterfly”
The fifth work “walking at night”
Episode 6 “Queen Bee”
Episode 7 “The Black Cat Pavilion Incident”
The eighth opera “Masked Theater”
The ninth product “Tragedy of Meiroso”
Great Detective, Kousuke Kindaichi series (aired from 1983 to 2005)
The first opera “Honjin Murder Case” (1983)
2nd work “Mother’s bride” (1983)
3rd work “Gokumoniwa no Kubi” (1984)
4th work “Mountain villa in the fog” (1985)
5th work “Mask of death” (1986)
The sixth opera “Perfume Heart” (1987)
The seventh “Immortal Butterfly” (1988)
The eighth “assassin” (1988)
The ninth opera “Shinigami’s Arrow” (1989)
The tenth opera “Rose King” (1989)
The eleventh work “Temari Uta del diavolo” (1990)
12th opera “Melody of the Witch” (1991)
The thirteenth opera “Hachitomb Village” (1991)
The fourteenth opera “The devil comes and plays the flute” (1992)
The fifteenth opera “Girl Monster” (1992)
The sixteenth opera “Hospital Hill Hanging House” (1992)
17th work “Three-headed tower” (1993)
The eighteenth work “The bride in the labyrinth” (1993)
No. 19 “Queen Bee” (1994)
No. 20 “Devil’s Lips” (1994)
The 21st work “The Devil’s Bride” (1995)
22a work “Cursed Lake” (1996)
The 23rd opera “The Curse of the Black Feather” (1996)
The 24th opera “Yureiza” (1997)
The 25th opera “Prison Island” (1997)
The 26th work “The Mask of the Devil” (1998)
The 27th opera “Evil Spirit Island” (1999)
The 28th opera “Trump’s Neck” (2000)
The 29th work “Case of murder of the legend of the village of Suigami” (2002)
No. 30 “Wound of the human face” (2003)
The 31st work “Dead beauty of white wax” (2004)
The 32nd opera “Kamikakushi Shinjuro” (2005)
【movie】
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (published 1979)
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* The photo is from “At the end of the Matinee” (C) 2019 Fuji Television Amuse Toho Cork
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■ At the end of the matinee (published in 2019)
Blu-ray and DVD version Digital distribution is now available
Starring: Masaharu Fukuyama, Yuriko Ishida, Yusuke Iseya, Yuki Sakurai, Haruka Kinami, Jun Fubuki, Yuka Itaya, Kazuyuki Furuya
Director: Hiroshi Nishitani
Original: Keiichiro Hirano “At the end of Matinee” (Bunshun Bunko)
Screenplay: Yumiko Inoue
Music: Yugo Kanno
Classical guitar supervision: Shinichi Fukuda
Production: Kadokawa Daiei Studio
Distribution: Toho
(C) 2019 Fuji Television Amuse Toho Cork
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* The photo is from the serial drama W “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki” (C) 2018 WOWOW INC.
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Serial drama W “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki” (aired in 2018)
Blu-ray and DVD version Digital distribution is now available
Cast: Yuji Oda, Goro Kishitani, Nanako Matsushima (special appearance), Kazuyuki Furuya, Yusuke Santamaria, Miori Takimoto, Taro Suruga, Katsuya Kobayashi, Seiki Miura, Tsuyoshi Toshige, Satoshi Matsuo, Kantaro Koichi, Hirotaro Honda, Reyuki Katsima , Kei Yamamoto, Masahiro Komoto, Naomi Nishida, Takeshi Ukaji, Ken Mitsuishi
Original: Ryoka Shu, Shigeru Noda “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki” (published by Shueisha)
Screenplay: Yoichi Maekawa
Supervision: Moto Hagino
Music: Kei Haneoka
Production collaboration: Kadokawa Daiei Studio
Production work: WOWOW
(C) 2018 WOWOW INC.
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* The photo is from the production committee “Omoide Shashin” (C) “Omoide Shashin”.
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■ Omoide Photo (released in 2021)
Blu-ray and DVD version Digital distribution is now available
Starring: Mai Fukagawa, Kengo Kora, Karina, Arata Iura, Kazuyuki Furuya, Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Director / Screenplay: Naoto Kumazawa
Screenplay: Yukiko Manabe
Music: Goro Yasukawa
Original: Naoto Kumazawa “Omoide Photo” (Gentosha Bunko)
Theme: Rei Yasuda “amber” (Sony Music Labels)
Production: Eitaro Kobayashi, Kazunori Watanabe, Kazuaki Arima, Miho Okada, Yuji Hiratai
Producers: Yuji Hiratai, Sho Sejima
Photography: Yuta Tsukinaga / Lighting: Eiji Oshita
Art direction: Hisao Inagaki / Recording: Hironobu Tanaka, Norito Sorimachi
Sound Effects: Kenji Shibasaki / Decoration: Tsuyoshi Endo
Hair and Makeup: Akane Mochimaru / Stylist: Emi Kami
Cast: Kiriko Kitada
Photo: Takahiro Chiba
Deputy Superintendent: Onodera Akihiro
Producer: Kenji Morita
“Omoide Photo” Production Committee: Ten Carat, Sony Music Entertainment, Aeon Entertainment, Kansai Television Broadcasting, Studio Blue
Production: Studio Blue
Distributor: Aeon Entertainment
(C) “Omoide Photo” Production Committee.
Official sitehttp://omoide-movie.com/
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