The party continues on the 9th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2024 AUTUMN/WINTER!
A star-studded lineup surprised everyone and took the stage at the Saitama Super Arena during the 39th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2024 AUTUMN/WINTER. Among the celebrities, FANTASTICS’ Yusei Yagi, actress Anji Ikebata, and Travis Japan’s Kaito Nakamura made a striking appearance for a special segment promoting the upcoming film “Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days,” set to premiere on November 15th.
Yagi, who takes on his first solo lead role in the film, appeared on stage alongside co-stars Ikebata and Nakamura. The trio, serving as a surprise guest appearance, confidently walked the runway together, posing at the end of the catwalk. In a nod to his character, Yagi sported the signature eye patch from the movie.
“Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days,” adapted from the popular romantic comedy manga by Yui Tamura, serialized in Comic DAYS, follows the daily lives of high school classmates, centered around an unlucky boy and a worrywart girl. Yagi plays Tsuyoshi Yano, a high school student with a penchant for getting into accidents. Ikebata portrays Kiyoko Yoshida, the overly concerned class president who can’t help but look out for Yano, while Nakamura, making his screen debut, plays Yudai Hashiba, the school’s most popular athlete who harbors feelings for Yoshida.
In another exciting part of the event, Kansai Juniors groups including Lil Kansai, AmBitious, and Boys be graced the runway at Mynavi TGC 2024 A/W, captivating the audience with their energetic presence. Takuya Nishimura from Lil Kansai, along with Takeyuki Mayumi, Ichita Inoue, Reo Nagaoka from AmBitious, and Atsushi Ito, Yukiya Ikegawa, Kane Mori, Taiga Watanabe from Boys be, were among the 28 Kansai Juniors who made a secret appearance.
Each performer walked the runway solo before coming together to cover Arashi’s “Believe”. They later regrouped as 28 members, spreading across the runway to perform Naniwa Danshi’s “UBU LOVE” and WEST.’s “Ee Janai ka”, making full use of the stage with their dynamic performance. Nishimura added a charming touch with the iconic line from “UBU LOVE,” “Nee, ima mo dayo,” while Nagaoka drew laughter from the crowd, cheekily saying, “At least remember my hobbies, skills, and favorite motto!“
Vasayegh Wataru from Shonen Ninja also made a secret appearance at the event. For his third time participating in Mynavi TGC, Vasayegh showed off a bold fashion choice, wearing a unique checkered outfit with a kimono-inspired design, complete with a fur-trimmed knit cap. His daring style revealed a new side of him, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.