Sentai 'Shunkin'?!

31.08.2008 by Patrick W. Galbraith

"A Portrait of Shunkin" (1932) is an important short story by Tanizaki Junichiro, where he describes one man's idolatry for a woman who can only be described as tsundere. The literary classic has been called the source of that otaku aesthetic, and many fans are looking forward to the movie adaption coming September 27, 2008. That said, the cast is so full of otaku favorites that it's humorous:

Sasuke (otaku that worships Shunkin): Saito Takumi of "Prince of Tennis" musical fame
Shunkin (tsundere): Nagasawa Nao of "Ninpu Sentai Hurricane-jaa" fame
Toshitaro (desires Shunkin as doll): Matsuda Satoshi of "Kamen Rider Ryuki" fame

For now, all we can surmise is that this will be a "super" film. Thanks to Rosey for the heads up.