Asahinagu
Asahinagu (あさひなぐ) is a stage play and a movie featuring members of Nogizaka46. It is based on the Kozaki Ai's sports manga that began serialization in Big Comic Spirits magazine in 2011.
The manga is about a first year high school student, Tojima Asahi, who joins the naginata club. She had previously been in the art club in middle school, but she figures that even those without athletic ability can one day shine through patience, practice, and hard work.
Stage Play
The stage play performances were held in Tokyo from May 20-31 at the EX Theater Roppongi, in Osaka from June 2-5 at the Morinomiya Piloti Hall, and in Nagoya from June 9-11 at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater. The play was written and directed by Itagaki Kyouichi.
Cast
- Saito Asuka as Tojima Asahi
- Hori Miona
- Wakatsuki Yumi
- Inoue Sayuri
- Shinuchi Mai
- Ikoma Rina
- Eto Misa
- Kitano Hinako
Film
The movie was released September 22, 2017. It is directed by Hanabusa Tsutomu. The theme song is Nogizaka46's 19th single, Itsuka Dekirukara Kyou Dekiru.
Cast
- Nishino Nanase as Tojima Asahi
- Shiraishi Mai
- Ikuta Erika
- Ito Marika
- Matsumura Sayuri
- Sakurai Reika
- Nakada Kana
- Saito Yuri
Trivia
- Higuchi Hina's sister, Yuzu, has a part in the film.
