Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 120 Checking on Moritsugu Akihiko's Status

Seven's image was finally finalized.

Several producers from TBS also agreed.

It is not quite the same as the image Gu Ming knew. Although the shoulder armor design is still retained, the edges and corners are more distinct, and there are slight contours on the face.

In comparison, it is not as round as the first generation.

A diving suit shop.

Narita Hiromasa is here with Manatsu Ryu to make a suit. Just like the first generation, the suit is made completely according to his body data, and only he can wear it, no one else can wear it.

But in addition to this, Wangu also customized some relatively low-quality leather cases that were not enough to support the filming mission.

The main function of these leather cases is to show stage plays to children on visiting days when they are on vacation.

After all, Gu Ming is no longer an idle person. It is impossible for him to run around Wangu doing somersaults every day wearing a leather suit.

——Mainly expensive.

Gu Ming folded his arms and looked for a while, then suddenly spoke.

"By the way, can you make Lycra suits here?"

"Rai…what?"

Narita Toru didn't understand.

ライクラ, Lycra fabric.

The clerk at the diving suit counter suddenly became excited.

The lining of a diving suit is made of Lycra!
Lycra fabric, although invented very early, was rarely used. It was not until the 1960s that it was put into production by DuPont in the United States, and in the mid-1960s it began to be widely used in diving suits.

Gu Ming pulled Narita Heng over and gave him a brief explanation.

"This fabric fits snugly without restricting movement and has good stretchability. It also has the advantage of being easy to wear and having a smooth surface."

When Gu Ming was filming, he was just an ordinary actor and had no right to ask Wan Gu to make him a Lycra suit, but now it is different.

Gu Ming specifically emphasized: "Talc is toxic, but using a Lycra suit is different. This tight-fitting suit does not affect the action stunts, nor does it harm the body. It can also protect the suit from the inside."

Otherwise, if you rely solely on talcum powder, the inside of the leather case will be seriously corroded by sweat.

Narita Toru thought for a moment and rarely refrained from arguing with Gu Ming.

He generally doesn't like people modifying the design of the leather case, but this time, Narita Toru thought it made sense.

He asked the clerk for a piece of Lycra fabric and examined it carefully.

It's very thin and light, and feels very smooth.

"Then let's do it this way, but a little bigger in size."

Manatsu Long was both nervous and expectant.

So, he doesn't have to take off all his clothes and apply talcum powder anymore?

So cool!
Having a lycra suit can at least keep you warm in winter, and you won’t be cold in summer. As for summer, it will be just as hot with or without the lycra suit, so it doesn’t matter.

"Brother Gugu, how do you know so much? I can't even pronounce Lai Yi Ku or anything like that."

Gu Ming spread his hands.

"That's why I tell you to read more and expand your knowledge. Look at me, I'm always reading. All this stuff is written in books. Just read them, they're very profound!"

Zhen Xialong was stunned by these words, and it took him a long time to react.

That's not right! Gu Ming usually reads scripts, not books!

Now that the leather case design is done, the most important thing is solved.

As for the detailed script, we are still waiting for Tetsuo Kaneshiro to come up with the plan.

The rest of the uniforms were similar to what Gu Ming remembered, the only difference being the color of the guard uniforms. Instead of the original gray, they were now a striking orange, a return to tradition in a sense.

——Team Kote, Team MAT, Team TAC, Team MAC, and many subsequent works all used orange as the main color. The main reason is that on current TV equipment, orange is more eye-catching, and it is the opposite color of the blue screen used during shooting.

The UG Guard was originally designed in gray because Seven's original tone was quite serious, so even the costumes were more realistic.

This time, due to some changes, gray is no longer needed as the main color in the story centered on clearing cosmic energy and influencing cosmic people.

Gu Ming tried on the clothes and found that they suited him very well.

"So the human protagonist has been decided?"

"Yes."

Narita Toru responded, "Actually, there were other candidates originally, but after much deliberation, I think you're the most suitable and the script is easier to create."

At first, Wangu was hesitant because the price was too expensive, 80,000 yen, according to Gu Ming.

They plan to find a 5,000 yen Moritsugu Akira!

However, considering the many reasons for Gu Ming's existence, action design, etc., Wan Gu finally decided to let Gu Ming be the human protagonist.

Wangu adopted the promotional strategy previously set by Gu Ming, and spent about a week producing a quick noodle animation for promotion.

Gu Ming felt that everything was fine, except for one problem.

Moritsugu Akira, where have you been?
……

……

Akira Moritsugu is working a part-time job!
Akira Moritsugu, whose real name is Kozo Moritsugu, Akira is his stage name.

He was born in Ryukawa City, Hokkaido. His father was a builder and had some wealth.

In another world, after graduating from high school, Akira Moritsugu went to Tokyo, hoping to become an actor. From 1965 to 1967, he appeared in many sporadic works, all of which were minor roles of less than a few seconds.

It was not until the production of Seven in 1967 that Wang Gu decided to audition and recruit new actors because the existing actors resigned.

A friend he made at Shochiku Eiga at the time recommended Akira Moritsugu to him, so Akira Moritsugu went to Bankaya and was eventually chosen by Bankaya to play the lead role at a price of 5,000 yen per episode.

As for the story that Bankai picked up Akihiko Moritsugu on the street... just listen to it. No matter how stingy Bankai is, he would not pick up a passerby and make him the leading actor. Without qualified abilities, he would not be selected.

If Akira Moritsugu had not had any acting experience before, he would not have been chosen as the lead actor.

This time, due to various changes, Akira Moritsugu naturally failed to get the role, nor was he able to participate in the work "Zazusanshiro" as originally planned, sign with Shochiku Film, and play the role of "Hojo Ujimasa" in the Taiga drama, so naturally he did not become popular.

At present, Akira Moritsugu works as a skilled worker at a construction site, operating a lift, and occasionally plays minor roles at the Shochiku Studios.

"日々早８,日々早８, every day is so annoying!"

After barely returning to his residence, Akira Moritsugu took off his helmet and held it in his hand, feeling that his life was over.

Tokyo is boring, he wants to go back to Hokkaido! He's fed up with the life of a construction worker working from 8am to 8pm.

Although he is actually a skilled worker, responsible for operating the machines and does not need to move things.

He no longer wants to be an actor. He wants to go home and inherit his father's business and become an ordinary but profitable local builder.

As he was preparing to cook noodles for himself, the phone installed in the room started ringing loudly. Moritsugu Akira held the snow pan in one hand, mumbling something nonsense while picking up the receiver.

"Yes, I'm Moriji Kozo... Huh?! A performance opportunity? Mine? Yes, no problem for me. I'll be there on time tomorrow!"

After hanging up the phone, Moritsugu Akira's eyes suddenly brightened up again.

I'm not going back to Hokkaido! Tokyo is still interesting!
This is a notice from "Shinkosha" saying that a work called "Silver Mask" is being prepared for filming and has finalized a broadcasting agreement with Fuji TV.

Because Xuanhongsha had some relationship with Shochiku, they borrowed a few people from Shochiku.

Among them are Akihiro Moritsugu, who once played some minor roles at Shochiku, and Hiroshi Fujioka, who has a family tradition of karate and excellent martial arts skills.

(End of this chapter)