Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 511 I Love Dawn!

The train stopped at the station before Osaka.

Two assistants followed behind carrying suitcases, while Gu Ming and Cheng Long walked in front.

"We got off one stop early, so we should be fine," Gu Ming reassured himself, then asked, "So, is it particularly difficult for you to get around in Hong Kong?"

"Difficult, very difficult!" Cheng Long's gaze shifted slightly.

Actually, he sometimes gets stuck in traffic when he goes out and is fawned over, but there are just too many celebrities in Hong Kong.

At present, Jackie Chan has not yet reached the peak of his reputation, and he has never encountered a situation where he needs to get off at the stop one stop early.

but.

"It's embarrassing, but not shameful," Jackie Chan would never say that!

Gu Ming had only asked casually and wouldn't pursue the matter further. As the two exited the train station, Gu Ming was still figuring out how to find a taxi to the hotel he had booked in Osaka.

"You know, how did I, an actor, suddenly become a casting director for a new film... Hah!"

Gu Ming's voice stopped abruptly.

At the train station exit, the street was completely blocked by a huge crowd.

Fortunately, they seemed to have only received the news at the last minute and gathered there, so they didn't completely block the road outside the train station, leaving some room to move around.

The moment Gu Ming and Cheng Long stepped out of the train station, hundreds of eyes were fixed on them, making the two of them want to hide back inside the station.

That's terrifying!

In the silence, someone suddenly raised their hands.

"Ken Takakura, I love you! Ken Takakura, I love you! Ken Takakura, I love you!"

Instantly, hundreds of eyes turned to look.

"You fake fan, stay far away, that's Oogata-style Kung Fu!"

There was a brief moment of chaos, but soon the passerby who shouted "Ken Takakura, I love you" was dragged away.

The scene went from extremely quiet to extremely noisy in an instant. The moment the sound amplified, Gu Ming felt as if he had lost his hearing.

"It really is Akira Furuya!"

"Life is so hard, but we still have to live on!"

This is a fan of "Sailor Suit and Machine Gun".

"Wine!"

This is a long-time fan who came from watching tokusatsu (special effects) works.

"Mr. Akira Furuya, please whip me! I want your loving slaps!"

This guy clearly likes "Violent Man". Upon closer inspection, Gu Ming realized that this Bi Yang guy was actually a man, which gave Gu Ming a fright.

Sorry, I like women!
"We Kansai people are men, much better than the sissies of Kanto!"

Gu Ming glanced at him sideways.

There's even regional discrimination against Japan!
The people at the front tried to rush over the cordon, while those behind struggled to get a clear look at Gu Ming and his companion's faces, pushing the people in front even further away. Tanaka put down his suitcase and quietly retreated back into the train station hall, intending to find a place to call the police.

If the Osaka police don't arrive soon, something bad is going to happen here!

Gu Ming took a deep breath, filling his lungs. He raised his hands, exhaled, and shouted, his voice instantly echoing throughout the entire square.

"Gentlemen! Please be quiet and listen to me!"

Cheng Long subconsciously raised his hand to cover his ears and glanced at Gu Ming.

Why are you shouting so loudly!
Tani Akira said, “Brothers and sisters in Osaka, I’ve missed you all so much! I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to come to Osaka this year to host the casting auditions for this movie. I also have reason to believe that the quality of us Kansai people is in no way inferior to that of Kanto people. I hope that everyone can line up in an orderly manner along the road and not crowd the elderly and children!”

"Later we will check into the Umeda Hotel in Kita-ku, Osaka. The audition and casting meetings will also be held on the conference floor of the Umeda Hotel. This film will select some young men and women with outstanding appearances to star in. We welcome interested new artists, amateurs, etc. to participate!"

There was a brief commotion among the audience, but it quickly subsided.

Gu Ming picked out a girl who caught his eye from the nearest available spot.

"Anything you want to ask?"

With a face full of joy at being chosen, the girl bowed and spoke in a clear voice.

"Sir, may I ask what movie that is? Can ordinary people participate in the casting auditions?"

"Of course! In fact, the casting process will take us through several cities in Japan, with Osaka being the first stop. This film is produced by Kadokawa Group, with Toei Animation participating in the filming. I, along with my action actor studio, will be deeply involved in the production. It is an adaptation of the classic novel, 'Nansō Satomi Hakkenden'!"

The girl had her hands clasped to her chest, full of anticipation for this event involving ordinary people.

However, Gu Ming knew that such a thing was highly unlikely.

The whole "selecting amateurs" thing is a lie. There are far fewer actors who can actually debut as amateurs than the girls he's slept with.

Well, Gu Ming has only slept with one person...

But if he were to encounter actors who would become famous in the future, Gu Ming wouldn't mind choosing ordinary people.

Rumors circulated that Akira Furuya was coming to Osaka to cast for his new film and would be staying for a few days, causing another uproar. Then, a man shouted at the top of his lungs, "Will Furuya-kun be playing Princess Satomi?"

Gu Ming: ?
How could a man like him possibly play Princess Satomi!

Princess Satomi is Hiroko Yakushimaru!

Those who want him to play a female role should stay far away!
Although only a few railway police officers were maintaining order at the scene, the situation was fortunately not too chaotic.

Gu Ming answered a few more questions, and looking at the time, it was already quite late.

Gu Ming wasn't quite sure whether so many people were arranged by Kadokawa Haruki or if it happened by chance, but in any case, they had to leave.

Because Gu Ming was standing on the steps of the train station and looking into the distance, he could see pedestrians and vehicles starting to converge on this side from a more distant direction.

The Japanese also love watching a spectacle!
If we don't leave now, we might not be able to leave today.

Gu Ming then raised one hand, waving to the people around him as he walked towards the steps.

Under such influence, the crowd actually made way for Gu Ming and his group to pass through.

It wasn't until this moment that someone seemed to belatedly recognize Cheng Long and waved to him in greeting.

"Cheng! I love your movies!"

Cheng Long smiled and greeted him.

"Are you here to play a supporting role for Furuya-kun?"

Cheng Long couldn't understand, so he could only continue to smile.

So everyone nodded in agreement.

Oh, so you're here to play a supporting role! That's really impressive, to be able to play a supporting role alongside Akira Furuya.

In the distance, the wailing of sirens approached as Osaka police arrived belatedly. They had heard that a large crowd had gathered, and initially, the Osaka police were quite worried, fearing it might be a disturbance.

Since the 1970s, what countries around the world have feared most is that crowds gather together to do something!
However, the Osaka police breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that a celebrity had visited Osaka.

That was terrifying! I thought something serious had happened.

When the police car arrived at the scene, the officers breathed a sigh of relief.

I didn't expect the order at the scene to be maintained so well!
Two police cars stopped in front of Gu Ming and Cheng Long respectively. The officers jogged out and bowed to shake hands.

Gu Ming wasn't very familiar with Japanese police ranks, but seeing that the man's clothes were different from those of the officers behind him, he figured he must be at least a captain. He had a star on his shoulder insignia, but in Gu Ming's memory, Japanese police officers all seemed to have a star on their shoulders, so he extended his hand and shook hands with the man.

"Welcome to Osaka, Mr. Furuya. The Osaka government extends its warmest welcome. I am Inspector Furuhashi."

Gu Ming responded.

Police Inspector Guqiao.

The position of police inspector is not very high, but it has real power. If we compare it to the domestic equivalent, it is roughly equivalent to a first or second-level police superintendent, the kind who can wear a white shirt. In Osaka's administrative hierarchy, it is definitely comparable to a first-level police superintendent.

Looking at the scene behind him, Inspector Furuhashi added, "Furuya-kun's ability to rally people is truly incredible. I never expected that he could calm everyone down and prevent any trouble from happening. It seems that the people of Osaka are still very civilized. I just hope that this kind of situation will not happen again in the future."

"Of course not, let's go now and not affect other passengers exiting the station."

On this point, Gu Ming was quite righteous.

They've been stuck here for a long time.

The police officers breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Gu Ming would cause trouble because of his fame, which would be a real problem.

Inspector Furuhashi leaned closer and lowered his voice: "Actually, I also really like Furuya-kun's work. Furuya-kun, there are quite a few young people in Osaka who idolize the characters you've played. Even this old guy has some works he really likes. If there's a chance, I really hope that Furuya-kun can come to Osaka to film a story about us police officers."

Gu Mingha smiled.

That's difficult.

However, we could discuss it with Cheng Long.

Change the Shinjuku Incident to the Osaka Incident and film it!

Several police officers stepped forward to escort them, taking on the responsibility of protection, and led the two into the car.

Gu Ming watched as the two police officers approached from the left and right. After a brief silence, he instinctively extended his hand.

"Can we get a little closer?"

The two were slightly taken aback, but then responded.

"Yes, please!"

Gu Ming then put his arms around the shoulders of the two men on either side and followed them into the police car.

On the other side, Cheng Long showed some respect, bowed slightly, and bent over, before getting into the car with two police officers flanking him on either side.

Inspector Furuhashi stood behind the two with his hands clasped behind his back.

With a click, a reporter who had arrived late raised his camera and captured this historic moment.

(End of this chapter)