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RYUKI

RYUKI is a member of the eight-member dance and vocal group MAZZEL who is set to make his acting debut as Miyanchi in the film RYUJI, which releases October 30.

Synthesized from 6 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 4

RYUKI of MAZZEL is preparing for his first film role in RYUJI, a new adaptation of the 1983 film Ryuji. He plays Miyanchi, a member of a rival yakuza organization who holds a grudge against the protagonist after being wounded by him in the past. The film stars Yuya Yagira and is directed by Nobuo Mizuta. It releases October 30. The cast also includes Ken Miyake, Hideaki Ito, Junior Chihara, Misato Tanaka, and JUNON of BE:FIRST, whose group performs the theme song.

Character promotional videos released August 29 show RYUKI's Miyanchi confronting Ryuji in a coffee shop, his split mouth bleeding. The videos set up the conflict between Ryuji's sworn brother Kazu, played by Ken Miyake, and the vengeful Miyanchi. The original 1983 Ryuji is notable because its lead actor and screenwriter, Masatsugu Kaneko, died eight days after its release.

Key facts

Acting debut
RYUKI makes his acting debut in the film RYUJI.
Role
RYUKI plays Miyanchi, a member of a rival yakuza organization with a grudge against Ryuji.
Film release
RYUJI releases on October 30.
Character PV
A character PV released August 29 shows Miyanchi confronting Ryuji in a coffee shop with a bleeding split mouth.
Source material
RYUJI is a remake of the 1983 film Ryuji, whose lead actor and screenwriter Masatsugu Kaneko died eight days after its release.
Director
The film is directed by Nobuo Mizuta.

Timeline

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Facts

Announced
acting debut in film RYUJI · 2026-07-28

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Sep 3

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The Higurashi: When They Cry sound novel series is on sale on Steam through September 15, with discounts up to 50 percent. The sale covers the question arcs, answer arcs, and side stories from the Hou compilation, including free access to Onikakushi. The series comes from Ryukishi07, who also wrote Silent Hill f.

Aug 29

Ken Miyake and MAZZEL's RYUKI Star in New RYUJI Ryuji Character PVs

The film RYUJI Ryuji, starring Yuya Yagira and releasing October 30, dropped its third installment of character PVs on August 29. Ken Miyake plays Kazu, Ryuji's sworn brother, and RYUKI of MAZZEL plays Miyanchi, a man holding a grudge against Ryuji. The PVs show Kazu crying out for help and Miyanchi confronting Ryuji in a coffee shop, his split mouth bleeding. The film is a remake of the 1983 Ryuji, whose lead actor and screenwriter Masatsugu Kaneko died eight days after its release.

Aug 9

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Jul 28

MAZZEL's RYUKI Makes Acting Debut in Yagira Yuya Film 'RYUJI'

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