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==See also==
==See also==
*[[The Liar and His Lover]] (2017 South Korean television series)
''[[The Liar and His Lover]]'' (2017 South Korean television series)


==References==
==References==

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The Liar and his Lover
Directed byNorihiro Koizumi
Screenplay byKotomi Aoki
Tomoko Yoshida
Norihiro Koizumi
Produced byTakashi Ishihara
Tatsuro Hatanaka
Shinichiro Tsuzuki
Minami Ichikawa
Takaaki Kada
Ken Tsuchiya
Kazuyoshi Ishida
StarringTakeru Satoh
Sakurako Ohara
CinematographyHiro Yanagida
Music bySeiji Kameda[1]
Production
company
Distributed byToho
Release date
December 14, 2013
Running time
116 mins
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese
Box officeUS$15.9 million[2]

The Liar and His Lover (カノジョは嘘を愛しすぎてる, Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru) is a 2013 Japanese musical romance film starring Takeru Satoh and Sakurako Ohara. It is based on the Shōjo manga of the same name by Kotomi Aoki.[3][4]

Plot

Story of a highly successful, yet reclusive music composer named Aki Ogasawara who becomes involved in a relationship with a 16-year-old fan on a whim while lying about his true identity. Eventually she gets recruited into the music industry herself, causing additional complications.

Cast

Main

A 25 year old genius producer and bassist, who composes for the rock band "Crude Play" under the alias Soichiro. He used to be a member of the band with his three other childhood friends, but left the band right before their debut. He becomes depressed, and tries to find solace through music.
A 16 year old high school student who possesses a gifted voice. She is in an amateur band "Mush & Co." with two of her childhood friends. Riko meets and falls in love with Aki at first sight, and tries to help him overcome his pain.

Supporting

Production

The live adaptation of the film was first announced in March 2012. Auditions were held from March to June 2012 to choose the female lead, Riko.[6]

On March 6, 2013, it was announced that Sakurako Ohara was handpicked from 5000 applicants to play the female lead, Riko. This also marks her acting debut. Takeru Sato was also announced as the male lead, Aki.[4]

Soundtrack

  • 01. INSECTICIDE / CRUDE PLAY
  • 02. 明日も (Ashita Mo, Tomorrow) / MUSH&Co.
  • 03. サヨナラの準備は、もうできていた (Sayonara no Junbi wa Moudekiteita) / CRUDE PLAY
  • 04. 卒業 (Sotsugyō) / CRUDE PLAY
  • 05. うたうたいのうた (Utau tai no uta) / ハッポ☆スチロールズ
  • 06. 明日も - アコースティック ver. (Ashita Mo - Acoustic ver.) / 小枝 理子&篠原 心也
  • 07. 祈り (Inori) / 茉莉
  • 08. 卒業 - アコースティック ver. (Sotsugyō - Acoustic ver.) / 小枝 理子&小笠原 秋
  • 09. ちっぽけな愛のうた (Chippokena Ainōta) / 小枝 理子&小笠原 秋
  • 10. 春姉ちゃんを幸せにしなかったらぶっ飛ばすの歌 (Haru nēchan o shiawaseni shinakattara buttobasu no uta) / 小笠原 秋(Piano Solo)

Prologue

A prologue drama series, titled A Story of Before She and I Met was aired on Fuji TV from December 9 for 10 episodes, with each episode lasting 10 minutes.[7]

Reception

By December 2013, the film had earned ¥164 million (US$1.59 million).[8] By January 19, it had grossed ¥1.58 billion (US$15.13 million).[9]

See also

The Liar and His Lover (2017 South Korean television series)

References

  1. ^ http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/03/cast-members-playing-crude-play-in-upcoming-kano-uso-movie-revealed
  2. ^ "Kanojo wa uso wo aishisugiteiru (The Liar and His Lover)". Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Kenshin's Satoh Stars in Kano-Uso Shōjo Manga's Film". Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  4. ^ a b "佐藤健「カノジョは嘘を愛しすぎてる」に主演!ヒロインは17歳・現役女子高生が大抜てき : 映画ニュース - 映画.com". Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i http://eiga.com/news/20130424/4/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ http://www.cinematoday.jp/page/N0040586
  7. ^ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-11-12/kanojo-wa-uso-o-ai-shisugiteru-film-gets-10-episode-prologue-drama
  8. ^ Kevin Ma (18 December 2013). "Gravity fails to ground Lupin-Conan in Japan". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Japan Box Office Report – 01/18~01/19". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 22, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.