▲Toyo Mizutani
According to a relevant person from TV Asahi, "The 20th season of "Sumo" will begin this autumn. This season's partner is also Takashi Anti-Machi. By the time the theatrical version is filmed next year and released in 2023, it seems that his appearance has been decided."
The criminal police drama "Sumitomo" (TV Asahi) starring Yutaka Mizutani (68) is a popular series that has lasted for 20 years. Takashi Inomachi (47), who is scheduled to be the fourth generation partner in the 8 seasons of the TV series and 2 movies, is expected to surpass his original partner Yasufumi Terawaki (59 years old) to become the longest in history.
It is said that the reason why it has lasted so long is that for Mizutani, Indomachi has existed beyond a business partner.
Indo-cho also said: "Everything is given priority to Mizutani". If you go to the countryside to shoot the location, you will first inquire about the food shop, and then take Mizutani to dinner. Even at the yakiniku restaurant, Inomachi divides mizutani's meat. In addition, during the intermission of the filming, the two people would sit together and discuss the popular news. Or if there is a problem that Mizutani does not understand, Anti-Machi will also use mobile phone inquiries to solve his problems. (from producer)
The two brought their families to each other.
"Before COVID-19, we used to bring each other's families together. Both have daughters, so as fathers, the two often communicate with each other's troubles. Mizutani also joked to his wife, Itoran (66), and daughter Kiri (30), that "I only share the same sentiment as Anti-Machi." (Former, Producer)
Mizutani will be 70 years old next year and seems to have plans to hide behind the scenes.
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■ Mizutani's only condition is that Anti-Machi can continue to perform "Sumo"
"Because "Xiangbang" plays twice a year, it needs to have a lot of physical strength. Considering the situation in Mizutani, the producer believes that 70 years old is a watershed. It is scheduled to confirm with Mizutani at the end of filming next year if he can continue to star. (Former head of TV Asahi)
It is said that at that time, Mizutani had a condition that he would not give in. That is, "Anti-Machi must continue to serve as a partner." Because Mizutani said that "anti-machi is the best", the previous producers have listed candidates such as "Nakama Yukie (41 years old)" and "Inagaki Goro (47 years old)", but in recent years, they have given up. The reality is that it is a foregone conclusion that Anti-Machi will continue to star in "Sagami", and as for how long "Sagami" will last, everything will be based on Mizutani's physical state and emotions. (Former TV Asahi)
Mizutani, who has played Ukyo for more than 20 years. In an interview with MANTANWEB in October 2020, he said: "I want to give up playing Ukyo before I die (laughs). (Omitted) But don't have to force yourself to think about it, one day it will come naturally. As for when it is not decided at all."
How many years will it be before Mizutani and Inomachi finish starring in "Sobuki"? (Cassie King/Translation)