Since the TW casts had been announced, I wanted to post my choice of actors IF Skip Beat was to be made in live-action j-dorama. It sure is tough, especially for Kyoko and Ren. So, who do you guys think is suitable for the unique roles?
Yoshizawa Hitomi as Mogami Kyoko
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My initial choice was Shida Mirai but somehow along the way I remembered Yossie (ok, I was watching Hangry & Angry’s PV lol). Shida would be good but Yossie, man, she really (or at least for me) looked like Kyoko. That crazy, sunshine aura, boyish yet still had ladylike quality at the same time. And the determination that Kyoko had; remember those rough times that Yossie had to endure during her brother’s death but still be able to pick-up the mic and sing? I had no doubt that this former leader of MomuSu will be able to pull off Mogami Kyoko.
Mikami Kensei as Tsuruga Ren
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My initial choice was Nagase Tomoya (who is able to look good with or as anything- beard, perm, hobo and everything that shouldn’t be tested by normal men), before I realized that he’s probably too old for the role (*NOOOOO!) Okay, for those who didn’t know who the hell this guy is, watch Tokyo Dogs. Mikami Kensei is someone who was able to steal the spotlight from people like Oguri Shun and Mizushima Hiro (most people converted to being Mikami’s fangirl halfway after watching Tokyo Dogs ;P) And who is Tsuruga Ren? Someone that is so amazingly well-built that every head will turn towards him. Mikami Kensei is the guy (for me , he is).
Nishikido Ryo as Fuwa Shou
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I actually thought of Akanishi Jin for Shou but I think that if Ryo was the one to potray Shou, it’d be more epic (and nastyyy). For someone who is considered as a legendary villain (no one could forget the creepiness of Sousuke and Ryo’s poison tongue), this would be a piece of cake. And Ryo’s voice is amazing and most of his solos are leaning towards J-rock afterall.
Kuroki Meisa as Kotonami Kanae
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Well, c’mon, the first time I laid eyes on Kanae, the first person who popped on my mind was Kuroki Meisa. A very striking resemblance , that I think shouldn’t even need to be explained. Besides, I want to watch Meisa acting bitchy-drama wannabe diva for once.
Yokoyama Yuu as Yashiro Yukihito
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I don’t have any explaination for this. Just, that I think he suited for Yashiro’s role (and I want to watch him acted in a less serious role for once).
Takenouchi Yukata as Takarada Lory
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They look alike. I want more flamboyant, drama-king roles from Takenouchi after BOSS since he can pull it off amazingly.
Anyhow, this is just my opinion. Who do you guys think suited for the roles?