[Tokyo cinema cloud X by Fumine Yakumo #1074]
Cinema analyst Fumine Yakumo presents “Tokyo cinema cloud X,” which presents the movies you should watch right now.
It was revealed on September 2nd that actor Kazuyuki Furuya passed away on August 23rd. Death of a 78-year-old actor.
He gained popularity as Kosuke Kindaichi in the dramas “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 he underwent surgery and returned to work. Even following that, while fighting illness, he energetically continued his activities in dramas, movies, and plays, so the sudden tragic news has surprised all of Japan.
Therefore, this time, we will look back on the actor’s life along with the works that Kazuyuki Furuya has appeared in.
View images (7 images in total) Miyuki Kumagai (Miyuki Matsuda) debuted as an actress in the movie “The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi” From left: Toshio Egi, Kazuyuki Furuya, Kumagai, Kunie Tanaka = Tokyo, April 25, 1979 Photo courtesy of Sankei Shimbun
Hit role, Kosuke Kindaichi A bright and easy-going new “Kindaichi image”
Among the many representative works, Kousuke Kindaichi is Kousuke Furuya’s most successful role. It is amazing that he has been able to continue playing one role for 29 years in his acting career.
When I looked it up once more, there were more than 20 actors who challenged the role of Kosuke Kindaichi. Under such circumstances, there are 48 dramas and movies in which Mr. Furuya played Kosuke Kindaichi.
From the fact that the number of works he has appeared in is overwhelmingly large, it can be seen how Mr. Kazuyuki Furuya was supported by the viewers.
Actor Kazuyuki Furuya plays the faint and seemingly unreliable detective Kousuke Kindaichi in February 1977. Photo courtesy of Sankei Shimbun.
With unkempt hair and a ragged hakama. He sprints in his geta slippers and snores loudly when he sleeps. And when she gets stuck in reasoning, she does a handstand…
The statue of Kosuke Kindaichi, created by Mr. Furuya, is free-spirited and full of mischief. Even if you watch it now, there are probably many people who are fascinated by the human figure.
The Furuya Kazuyuki version is highly popular as “Kanedaichi’s image that is most faithful to the original”, and has the impression that the eerie and tense atmosphere unique to Seishi Yokomizo’s world stands out. I want to watch the whole series once more! I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks so.
*The photo is from “At the end of Matinee” (C) 2019 Fuji Television Amuse Toho Cork
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 movie “At the End of the Matinee” depicts 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 like a first-class performer, and in the session scene with street musicians, he shows an open and cheerful appearance. It is a work where you can enjoy Mr. Furuya’s charm 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 oozes out even with age. Even in this work, there is something reminiscent of the sexiness shown in melodramas such as “To Friday’s Wives” and “Paradise Lost”.
Come to think of it, when he appeared in the serial drama “Hiyokko”, “Despite playing the role of the heroine’s grandpa, Furuya-san’s sex appeal is overflowing”, and he has captivated the younger generation of female viewers. It was on the news and became a hot topic. It is no exaggeration to say that “adult sex appeal” is synonymous with actor Kazuyuki Furuya.
* The photo is from the serial drama W “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki” (C) 2018 WOWOW INC.
Serial Drama W “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki”
At the end of the 1990s, the bubble economy burst and money and power swirled. Serial drama W “Kansayaku Shuhei Nozaki” depicts the activities of bank employee Shuhei Nozaki, who struggles to carry out justice even once morest the tide 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 became the main character of the drama for the first time. At first glance, he appears to be a soft-spoken gentleman. However, from his occasional sharp eyes and behavior, you can catch a glimpse of an indescribable sense of intimidation, and his delicate expressiveness is just one 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 “Omoide Shashin” (C) “Omoide Shashin” Production Committee
“Omoide Photo”
The movie “Omoide Shashin” which became the posthumous work of Kazuyuki Furuya. This is a human drama in which the main character, who has lost his dream in Tokyo and has returned to his hometown, finds his purpose in life while continuing to take “memory photos” for seniors.
Mr. Furuya played Masatoshi Kashiwaba, an old man with bad legs and a heavy past. The sorrow, suffering, and regret that the person contains. The performance that was conveyed to the viewers without words had a deep taste that made you feel the rings of the tree. This is a work that I would like to touch once more on the deep play.
From a great detective to a sexy man, a reliable boss, and even withered, a sexy old man… Mr. Kazuyuki Furuya continued to fascinate the audience with his acting full of humanity and solid presence. I sincerely pray for the repose of the soul.
Image of this article (7 images in total)
Masafumi Yokomizo PD from Sekaisha “Fuji” No. 5 (1952)
【Drama】
Seishi Yokomizo Series I (broadcast in 1977)
The first work “The Inugami Family”
The second work “Homjin Murder Case”
The third work “three-headed tower”
The fourth work “the devil comes and blows a flute”
5th work “Gokumon Island”
6th work “Devil’s Temari Uta” Masafumi Yokomizo Series II (broadcast in 1978)
The first work “Hachitomb Village”
The 2nd work “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 work “Masked Theater”
The ninth product “Tragedy of Meiroso”
Great Detective, Kousuke Kindaichi series (broadcast from 1983 to 2005)
The first work “Honjin Murder Case” (1983)
2nd work “Mummy’s Bride” (1983)
3rd work “Gokumoniwa no Kubi” (1984)
4th work “Mountain Villa in the Mist” (1985)
5th work “Death Mask” (1986)
The sixth work “Perfume Heart” (1987)
The 7th “Immortal Butterfly” (1988)
The 8th “Murderer” (1988)
The ninth work “Shinigami’s Arrow” (1989)
The tenth work “Rose King” (1989)
The 11th work “Devil’s Temari Uta” (1990)
12th work “Melody of the Witch” (1991)
The 13th work “Hachitomb Village” (1991)
The 14th work “The devil comes and blows the flute” (1992)
The 15th work “Girl Monster” (1992)
The 16th work “Hospital Hill Hanging House” (1992)
17th work “Three-headed tower” (1993)
The 18th work “Bride in the Labyrinth” (1993)
No. 19 “Queen Bee” (1994)
No. 20 “Devil’s Lips” (1994)
The 21st work “Devil’s Bride” (1995)
22nd work “Cursed Lake” (1996)
The 23rd work “Curse of the Black Feather” (1996)
The 24th work “Yureiza” (1997)
The 25th work “Prison Island” (1997)
The 26th work “Devil’s Mask” (1998)
The 27th work “Evil Spirit Island” (1999)
The 28th work “Trump’s neck” (2000)
The 29th work “Suigami village legend murder case” (2002)
No. 30 “Human Face Sores” (2003)
The 31st work “White wax dead beauty” (2004)
The 32nd work “Kamikakushi Shinjuro” (2005)
【movie】
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (released in 1979)
*The photo is from “At the end of Matinee” (C) 2019 Fuji Television Amuse Toho Cork
■ At the end of the matinee (released in 2019)
Blu-ray & DVD release Digital distribution 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)
Script: Yumiko Inoue
Music: Yugo Kanno
Classical guitar supervision: Shinichi Fukuda
Production: Kadokawa Daiei Studio
Distribution: Toho
(C) 2019 Fuji Television Amuse Toho Cork
* The photo is from the serial drama W “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki” (C) 2018 WOWOW INC.
Serial drama W “Auditor Shuhei Nozaki” (broadcast in 2018)
Blu-ray & DVD release Digital distribution 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 , Noriyuki Katsube, Reiko Tajima, 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 cooperation: Kadokawa Daiei Studio
Production work: WOWOW
(C)2018 WOWOW INC.
*The photo is from “Omoide Shashin” (C) “Omoide Shashin” Production Committee
■ Omoide Photo (Released in 2021)
Blu-ray & DVD release Digital distribution 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 song: 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
Casting: Kiriko Kitada
Photo: Takahiro Chiba
Assistant 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/
