Kimi ni Todoke to be a film!Miura Haruma as Kazehaya Shota(also starred at Bloody Monday, Gokusen 3, 14 sai no Haha, Samurai High School, Koizora, Akihabara@Deep)Mikako Tabe as Kuronoma "Sadako" Sawako (also starred as Fumo Chitai, Tsubasa, Yamada Taro Monogatari, Kenta to Jun to Kayo-chan no Kuni)The "Kimi ni Todoke" live-action film now has a cast: actress Mikako Tabe (21) and actor Haruma Miura (19) will take on the starring roles. The movie was first revealed in January, though no details were known at the time.The original manga by Karuho Shiina has sold more than 10 million copies over 10 volumes so far, and an animated version just finished airing on NTV. The story revolves around a shy and misunderstood high school girl named Sawako Kuronuma (Tabe), whose appearance resembles the character Sadako from the horror movie "Ringu." When Shota Kazehaya (Miura), one of the most popular boys in school, begins talking to her, her life completely changes.Although the manga is still ongoing, the movie version is said to have an original ending. Shooting starts in late April, and the film is set to open in theaters on September 25. Naoto Kumazawa ("Rainbow Song," "DIVE!!") is directing.Sources: Sports Hochi, Tokyograph, Oricon, Wikipedia, aramatheydidnt@ljAlso, check out this link (clicky!) that compares Miura Haruma to Kazehaya. ;) they're pretty much the same so he's really perfect for the job! XD
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