Taisuke Fujigaya of Kis-My-Ft2 Attends Japan Premiere of Starring Film “Arrogance and Virtue,” Says He Bought Wristwatch Worn in the Film as a “Charm”
Taisuke Fujigaya of Kis-My-Ft2 attended the Japan premiere of his starring film “Arrogance and Virtue” (directed by Kentaro Hagiwara, to be released on September 27) held in Tokyo on September 11. Before the unveiling of the work, he showed a big smile and said, “It’s the moment when dreams take shape, so I’m excited, but also filled with joy.”
Taisuke Fujigaya showing a wristwatch (Photo by Tadahiko Shimazaki)
The movie is based on a novel by Mizuki Tsujimura. It depicts a man’s “once-in-a-lifetime choice” as he searches for his missing fiancée and confronts her past and lies.
Fujigaya has long declared the original novel to be his favorite in his life. Reflecting on his role being confirmed, he said, “I was truly happy from the bottom of my heart.” Filming took place around last autumn. He mentioned, “We created it while discussing with the director, Kentaro Hagiwara, and Nao, ensuring to preserve the goodness of the original work and definitely include the unique qualities of the film.”
Taisuke Fujigaya presenting a bouquet to Nao (Photo by Tadahiko Shimazaki)
In line with the work, Fujigaya revealed that he purchased a wristwatch worn in the film as his “once-in-a-lifetime choice,” explaining, “It’s the moment when dreams come true, and because it’s an incredibly important work for me, I bought something from that moment.” He disclosed that he was wearing it even on that day, adding, “It feels like a charm.”
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