Actor Takenouchi Yutaka will be starring in a comedic role in a movie titled, “Ogiya no Tanoshii Ryokou: Shinkon Jigoku Hen” (translated as “The Ogi’s Fun Trip: Hellish Newlyweds Volume”) which is based off of Maeda Shirou’s [amazon_link id=”4344016025″ target=”_blank” locale=”JP” ]2008 novel[/amazon_link] of the same name. The movie is set to be released next May with Honda Ryuichi as the director.

Ogiya no Tanoshii Ryokou, Left: Takenouchi Yutaka, Right: Mizukawa Asami

“Ogiya” is a tale of a newlywed couple that’s at their breaking point early on and they’re setting out on a “hellish” trip. The couple then regains their love for each other through a series of encounters and experiences. Takenouchi Yutaka will be portraying the husband, Ogiya Nobu, and his new wife, Ogiya Saki, will be portrayed by actress Mizukawa Asami whom you may recognize from the Nodame Cantabile series and movies.