Movie 'Eat the Cassowary,' Releasing October 3rd, Creates Buzz Ahead of Premiere

The movie "Eat the Cassowary," set to be released on Friday, October 3rd, is generating significant excitement on social media as its premiere draws near. In particular, the hashtag "#ヒクイドリ楽しみ" (#HikuidoriTanoshimi – "Looking forward to Cassowary") secured the number one spot on X (formerly Twitter)'s trending ranking, once again demonstrating the enthusiastic anticipation from fans.

A campaign called by the official movie account, "Let's aim for trending!", proved successful, with many fans posting comments like "October is full of fun" and "So excited for the movie release ❤️." Some dedicated fans were even observed already making viewing plans, stating, "I'm taking the day off on opening day to go watch it!!" Numerous messages wishing for a big hit were also posted, with fervent support such as "May it be a suuuuuuuper♾️ hit ✨𓅞✨."

On the same day, an Instagram Live session featuring the cast was also held, becoming a major topic of discussion. Viewers shared their impressions, saying, "The visuals in the Insta Live were too good 😭🌹" and "The Instagram Live was so fun." Specific anecdotes were shared, particularly the appearance of a "giant cassowary ohagi" (rice ball), Miyadate Ryota's comment "His bow is truly unwavering and proper," and "Thank you for showing us your script cover, Date-sama!", and Yamashita Mizuki's "Yamashita-san's 'devotion' to the cassowary was fantastic ☺️." These details highlight the event's great success. The appeal of the main cast, including Koji Mizukami, seems to be further escalating pre-release anticipation.

Users who have already seen the movie at pre-screenings have offered glowing reviews such as "The work itself was very interesting, and Mr. Hara Koji's talk was also very enjoyable!" and "I binged the original work, and my desire to see it quickly has grown. I'm sure I'll want to watch it many times!" For fans who haven't seen it yet, anticipation is only building. Fans are expressing their hopes for the release day and subsequent stage greetings, wishing "May the merchandise I want still be available" and "May there be a big hit celebratory stage greeting and a live viewing!"

This highly anticipated work, starring Koji Mizukami, Mizuki Yamashita, and Ryota Miyadate, will be released nationwide on Friday, October 3rd. The growing passion of fans leading up to the release, and the movie itself which is expected to meet those expectations, will continue to draw attention.

The Context

The movie title, "Eat the Cassowary" (火喰鳥を、喰う - Hikuidori wo, Kuu), refers to the cassowary, a large, flightless bird native to New Guinea and Australia, known for its distinctive casque (helmet-like structure) and sometimes aggressive nature. The title likely hints at a challenging or intense theme within the film.

The main cast members are prominent figures in Japanese entertainment:

• Mizukami Koji: A well-known actor.
• Yamashita Mizuki: A former member of the popular idol group Nogizaka46, now an actress.
• Miyadate Ryota: A member of the popular male idol group Snow Man, managed by STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (formerly Johnny & Associates). His formal demeanor and polite bow, as mentioned in fan comments, are well-known traits among his fanbase, who often refer to him respectfully as "Date-sama."

The article also mentions common Japanese movie promotional events:

• Stage Greetings (舞台挨拶 - Butai Aisatsu): These are events where the film's cast and director appear on stage at a cinema to greet the audience, often held on the opening day or during special screenings. They provide a direct interaction opportunity for fans.
• Live Viewing (ライビュ - Raibyu): Short for "Live Broadcast Viewing," these are live satellite broadcasts of stage greetings or concerts shown simultaneously in cinemas across the country. This allows fans who cannot attend the main event in person to experience it in a cinema setting.
• Ohagi: A traditional Japanese sweet made from glutinous rice and red bean paste. The "giant cassowary ohagi" mentioned in the Instagram Live recap was likely a playful, themed prop or food item, appealing to fans.

The mention of "Mr. Hara Koji's talk" suggests that Hara Koji is likely the original author of the work on which the movie is based, and he participated in a pre-screening event.