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Idol

20221h 55mWataru Suzuki

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In 1936, Onodera Toshiko, who moved to Tokyo from Iwate, auditioned for the Moulin Rouge theater in Shinjuku to become a star. On the spot, she catches the attention of the manager and producer Sasaki Senri and the theater's leading actress Takanawa Yoshiko, and then she begins working as a theater's member. Based on the true story of Ashita Matsuko (明日待子), a popular Japanese idol in war period.

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What is Idol (2022) about?

In 1936, Onodera Toshiko, who moved to Tokyo from Iwate, auditioned for the Moulin Rouge theater in Shinjuku to become a star. On the spot, she catches the attention of the manager and producer Sasaki Senri and the theater's leading actress Takanawa Yoshiko, and then she begins working as a theater's member. Based on the true story of Ashita Matsuko (明日待子), a popular Japanese idol in war period.

Who stars in Idol?

Idol stars Kotone Furukawa (Onodera Toshiko / Ashita Matsuko), Masakado Yoshinori (Sugai Tomiyasu), Ikusaburo Yamazaki (Yamaguchi Shotaro), Manaki Reika (Takanawa Yoshiko), Kippei Shiina (Sasaki Senri). The film was directed by Wataru Suzuki.

How long is Idol?

Idol has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2022.

Where can I watch Idol?

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