Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 5: Kamen Rider? What are you doing here?
Narita Toru continued, "This is Mr. Miyauchi Kunio, a very outstanding composer."

Gu Ming looked over and saw a man who was obviously frail and thin. He was wearing a mask and just nodded slightly at Gu Ming with no intention of taking off the mask.

Narita Heng explained in a low voice: "Miyauchi-kun, for some reason... he is not very convenient to talk."

Kunio Miyauchi, an early composer of the Ultraman series of special effects dramas.

When he was young, he aspired to be a trumpeter, but gave up the idea due to lung disease. Since then, he has focused on his career as a composer and wrote the classic soundtracks for the Ultraman series.

His status is no less than that of later figures such as Fuyuki Toru.

"This is Mr. Wanguyi, the chief director of the future Ultraman filming."

Wan Guyi, this is a slightly serious man.

As the name suggests, Mangaya Ichi is the son of Mangaya Eiji. He is also the future second president and the director of Ultraman.

Wang Yayi is a person who pursues artistry. He has a very good relationship with TBS TV station and has a wide network of contacts, which played a huge role in the screening of Ultraman.

However, God is jealous of talented people. Tsuburaya Ichi from another world died very early.

It is also difficult to say whether Tsuburaya’s direction would be different if Tsuburaya Ichi were still alive.

Narita Toru then introduced some other staff members and members of Mantani Eiji's family, such as Mantani Ao, Mantani Can, etc.

Narita Heng introduced these people one by one, and Gu Mingxiao's face was a little numb as he greeted these people carefully.

Finally, Narita Toru introduced Gu Ming to everyone.

"This is Akira Furuya, A-Ming! He's the suit actor I finally found. I believe he's the only one who can play the role of Ultraman!"

Gu Ming looked around and saw no provocative glances. No one stood up to criticize him, saying, "Look at your poor appearance, are you qualified to be a suit actor?"

In fact, these Wan Gu Company staff members were just looking at him with a bit of curiosity.

After a while, Wan Guyi stood up and measured Gu Ming's body from a distance.

But he was comparing Gu Ming's height, figure, etc.

Then he half squatted down and took a photo from above.

"Indeed... the figure should be no problem. However, with all due respect, Toho has recommended some suit actors who have considerable experience in suit acting. Toho has also collaborated with my father for many years. If the only consideration is the figure, Furuya-kun, I'm afraid we can't easily agree to it."

This time, there was no need for Gu Ming to explain anything, Narita Heng laughed out loud first.

"Xiaoyi, you have to trust my aesthetic sense. There's absolutely no need to worry about that! Furuya-kun, is it okay to show it off?"

Of course there is no problem with Gu Ming.

The room was too small to display the exhibits, so after making sure everything was alright, several people went outside together.

In front of everyone, Gu Ming did more than a dozen somersaults.

Thinking of the common moves of Ultraman in the TV series, Gu Ming did a few back flips, and then punched and kicked, looking very professional.

What he is best at is kicking. Although he is not good at actual combat, he can fight very well during filming.

Gu Ming leaped up and kicked several times.

Wan Guyi leaned back slightly.

He can not understand.

but.

He was greatly shocked!
……

……

A van drove into Wangu Company, full of actors.

These are all talents that Wangu has begged and pleaded with various major companies. After all, Wangu is just a small company that was established not long ago and does not have that many artists yet.

Among them, the most famous is the actor from Shochiku Film, 'Fujioka Hiroshi'.

In line with the aesthetic of this era, Fujioka Hiroshi is a man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, regular features and strong lines.

Wan Guao, who was in charge of the talent, invited Shochiku Films to play the role because he had some acting skills and was experienced in fighting. Moreover, because he was not very famous, his price was not too high.

He plans to invite Hiroshi Fujioka to play the role of a suit actor!

The suit actors don’t show their faces, but that’s certainly not an insult, since the show’s producer is Eiji Mantani!

During the Toho period, it was even known as the "World's Banka".

Therefore, it is still an honor to be able to star in a special effects work produced by Eiji Mantani, even if it is just a suit actor.

Fujioka Hiroshi still cherishes this opportunity.

Although he was a signed artist at Shochiku Films, he was not taken seriously and played some supporting roles. He also had one or two works relying on his martial arts skills.

But, it's not very famous.

If he could take advantage of the opportunity of Mantani Eiji's works, perhaps he could gain a position in Shochiku Film and truly appear as the protagonist of the works in the future.

Special effects is just a stepping stone. Fujioka Hiroshi is thinking about works that are easier to stand out.

For example, Taiga drama.

Fujioka Hiroshi still has the confidence that he can get this position. After all, he is a martial artist himself. His family has passed down the Fujioka-ryu karate. Fujioka Hiroshi, who has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, has a lot of experience in fighting.

The van slowed down, and Fujioka Hiroya came to his senses and prepared to get off with the others.

Fujioka Hiro accidentally glanced over and suddenly saw Gu Ming in the crowd, showing off his skills.

He did more than a dozen somersaults in a row, with ease and joy, and performed a set of boxing techniques with great vigor. He jumped up and kicked three times in a row, with incredible fluidity.

Fujioka Hiroshi's eyes suddenly widened.

This is a bit...

A bit...

Hard to say!

If Fujioka Hiroshi were asked to do more than ten somersaults in a row, he could do it no matter whether it was a hollow somersault or a back handspring or a cartwheel.

Hiroshi Fujioka has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. He is the successor of the ancient Fujioka-ryu martial arts. He has been receiving training since his debut, so he has a lot of experience in martial arts.

It was precisely because of his martial arts skills that he was chosen by Shochiku Film Company at that time.

but.

If he has to combine it with punching and kicking moves, leaping in the air, and make the fight look stylish and good, Fujioka Hiroshi believes that it is somewhat difficult.

Perhaps to others, this scene was just beautiful, but Fujioka Hiroshi saw something different.

It is precisely because Fujioka Hiroshi himself is also a martial artist that he knows very well what kind of physique is needed to achieve this.

A flying kick in the air, and three kicks in a row, requires terrifying core strength!
Unless one has practiced for many years or is proficient in martial arts, it is absolutely impossible to do this!
Fujioka Hiro rubbed his eyes and asked the Wan Gu staff member beside him.

"Is that person a contracted actor of your company?"

The staff member responded with an apologetic smile.

"Which one? Sorry, I haven't seen this face before. Maybe he just came today."

Fujioka Hiroshi hissed and took a breath.

Not good, very bad!

Only warriors can best understand warriors!
Fujioka Hiroshi could tell at a glance that this man was very skilled, and his body looked like the result of years of training.

Although I don’t know why the other party appears here, but if this person is here, then he will be of no use to me!

"I don't want to make this trip to Wangu for nothing!"

Fujioka Hiroshi secretly pinched his fingers.

(End of this chapter)