Mononoke Film Trilogy Producer Kōji Yamamoto Retires from Producing, Apologizes After Recasting Takahiro Sakurai in 3rd Film
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Mononoke Producer Announces Retirement Amid Backlash Over Takahiro Sakurai's Return In Film
Koji Yamamoto, the planning producer behind Mononoke the Movie, announced his retirement from producing on July 5, citing responsibility for the controversy surrounding voice actor Takahiro Sakurai’s unannounced return in Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent. Yamamoto issued a lengthy apology on X, acknowledging criticism over both Sakurai’s reinstatement and the decision not to disclose his appearance in the film before it…
Mononoke's film trilogy ended his film tour with a surprise that not everyone liked in the same way. Takahiro Sakurai's return as the Medicine Seller in Chapter III: The Serpent...
Koji Yamamoto, who was in charge of planning and producing the film "Mononoke: The Movie - Chapter 3: Snake God," has released a statement on X regarding the re-casting of voice actor Takahiro Sakurai, who was removed from the role due to a scandal involving a woman. Yamamoto is also the representative of Twin Engine, the production and distribution company for the film. In the statement, he explained the circumstances leading to Sakurai's re-ca…
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