Matsuda Ryuhei challenges the corner of Akutagawa Ryunosuke, and almost the whole story is shot in Shanghai

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Actor Ryuhei Matsuda (36 years old) attended the preview of the special episode of "Akutagawa Ryunosuke of Shanghai, a Foreigner" held in Tokyo on the 27th (broadcasted at 21:00 on December 30). The drama will be broadcast simultaneously on NHK Integrated Channel, NHK BS8K Channel and NHK BS4K Channel.

This play is adapted from works such as "Shanghai Travel Notes" created by Akutagawa Ryunosuke, and is written by Watanabe. Watanabe あや wrote the script for the NHK TV series "Carnation". The play describes the story of "About 100 years ago, Akutagawa Ryunosuke (played by Matsuda Ryuhei) came to Shanghai for a visit as a commissioner of the Mainichi Shimbun." To portray the exchanges between China and Japan in a way that "the world of novels he constructed is intertwined with the national conditions of China at that time".

The special chapter of "Akutagawa Ryunosuke in Shanghai" was filmed in Shanghai almost all the time. The entire crew consists of "30 Japanese members and more than 180 local members". Leading actor Matsuda Ryuhei expressed satisfaction: "It's really a great experience. I can play this role while experiencing Shanghai 100 years ago in the form of traveling through time and space. This is also a particularly worth watching one. It’s very satisfying to have the honor to participate in this drama.” He also said: “Although the language is not fluent, but by feeling the feeling of “want to make good works” held by the Chinese and Japanese staff, I can overcome Language barriers. The atmosphere of the entire crew is also great.” Talking about roles, Matsuda said: “This shooting also reminded me of my feelings when I first went abroad. For example,'cultural differences, language barriers, and different perspectives on things. 'Wait. Furthermore, Akutagawa Ryunosuke visited Shanghai about 100 years ago, so the sense of difference at that time is even more unimaginable. It is not so much playing the role of Akutagawa Ryunosuke, it is better to explore yourself. As a person A man, when he comes to an unfamiliar environment, what kind of feeling will he have. While thinking about these issues, he will interpret this role." He was also shy: "Because Akutagawa Ryunosuke is a relative A stranger, so in order to learn more about him, I have checked Wikipedia many times." He recalled: "In the past four months, I can take a full trip to Shanghai as Akutagawa Ryunosuke. Come to me Say, this is really a very rich harvest."

"Akutagawa Ryunosuke of the Foreigner in Shanghai" is a special chapter produced for overseas audiences. The show will be broadcast on the "NHK World Japan" program on December 28th and 29th. (きょうさん/Translation)