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Baki Manga-Inspired Graffreeter Toki Film Trailer Posted

posted on by Egan Loo
AKB48's Rie Kitahara stars in comedy that pays tribute to wrestling manga

The Movie Collection website began AKB48, will make her film acting debut in this project alongside newcomer Ryōta Sudō as the title character Toki. The teaser features the theme song "Classical" by Neva Give Up, and the film will open on July 14.

Director Kenichi Fujiwara's film is based on the March 2011 stage play of the same name, which in turn pays tribute to the Grappler Baki manga. The "comedy of bravery and relationship ties" is set in a working-class shopping district that is threatened by an evil organization conspiring with a land speculator. A local boy named Toki was raised with unique talents by a mother who is a diehard Baki fan. Toki and the people of the district forces to protect their neighborhood from zombie soldiers and other threats.

Itagaki's original fighting manga ran in original animation video).


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