Tetsuya Komuro Makes a Cameo Appearance in "Ya Boy Kongming!"

24.04.2025 13:34 Uhr – 5 Minuten Lesezeit
Von Stefan Dreher

Musician Tetsuya Komuro will make a cameo appearance as himself in the upcoming film "Ya Boy Kongming! THE MOVIE," based on the original work by Yuto Yotsuba and Ryo Ogawa.

This was announced on Thursday on the official website for "Ya Boy Kongming! THE MOVIE," the live-action film adaptation of the manga "Ya Boy Kongming!" (Paripi Kōmei) by Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa.

“Paripi Koumei” Film Coming to Japan

The film, starring Osamu Mukai in the lead role, will be released nationwide in Japanese cinemas tomorrow, April 25th.

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The plot is set within the fictional "Music Battle Awards 2025," the largest music festival to date, where Japan's three leading music labels compete for the top spot in the music scene.

In addition to Komuro, artists such as &TEAM and Takayuki Iwata will also appear as themselves. Mamoru Miyano will take on the role of the host "MC Mamo." Komuro will appear in the film as a VIP guest officially invited to the Music Battle Awards 2025.

“Ya Boy Kongming!” Plot Summary

Throughout his life, General Kongming fought for the Three Kingdoms. He made a name for himself in countless battles, until his reputation as a brilliant strategist became known throughout the land.

But on his deathbed, he had only one wish: to be reborn in a peaceful time.

That wish was granted, albeit unexpectedly: suddenly, the serious man found himself in the middle of modern-day Tokyo's party scene!

Will he manage to find his way in this new world?

Review on Comic Natalie

A review of Yotsuba's new manga series "Kaikoku no Yūsha" has also appeared on Comic Natalie. If you're curious, you can read the first episode for free there, but it's in Japanese!

Kodansha USA Publishing began digitally publishing the manga in English on June 1, 2021. The company describes the manga as follows:"Kongming, a general of the Three Kingdoms period, had struggled his whole life, facing countless battles that made him the accomplished strategist he was.

So on his deathbed, he wished only to be reborn in a peaceful world... and was sent straight to modern-day party central, Tokyo! Can even a brilliant strategist like Kongming adapt to the wild beats and even wilder party people?!"

Sources: "Ya Boy Kongming!" Live-Action Film Website, Comic Natalie

This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical assistance and editorially reviewed before publication. View original article (German)