Cast of ‘Kodomo Keisatsu’ Appear at Screening and Talk Session

On February 18, popular child actors Suzuki Fuku (8), Honda Miyu (8), and Sexy Zone’s Marius Yo (13) appeared at a pre-screening to celebrate the completion of their film “Kodomo Keisatsu” (opens March 20, directed by Fukuda Yuichi) at the Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo.

The film is based off of the popular drama about police detectives who transform into children.  Fuku, who plays the main character known as “Deka-cho,” stated, “I promise that Deka-cho’s characteristic masculinity and kindness are brought out in the film.”  Miyu, who plays a 30-year old female detective, revealed, “I was a bit embarrassed when we filmed the love story portion.”  This is the first film for German-born Marius and he smiled as he spoke about his fellow cast members with, “Through ‘Kodomo Keisatsu,” I have increased my circle of friends.  This is the first step I have taken since I came to Japan.”

[Oricon Ranking] Sexy Zone’s Album “One Sexy Zone” Tops Weekly Charts and Sets 3 Consecutive Records

Released on November 14th, Sexy Zone‘s 1st album “one Sexy Zone” has sold 86,000 copies on its first week, topping 11/26 weekly sales chart. This is youngest male group to ever achieve this record with an average age of 15.4 years. Previous record holder were w-inds, who managed to achieve this with the album “w-inds.～1st message～” (November 2001) with an average age of 16.3 years.

Up until now, Sexy Zone has achieved the title of “Youngest group to debut in the first place” with their debut single “Sexy Zone” (November 2011) and also “Youngest male group to place a DVD in first place” with their DVD “Sexy Zone Arena Concer 2012″ (August 2012). Making  them record holders of 3 “youngest” titles.

This release contains all 3 previous singles; “Sexy Zone”, “Lady ダイヤモンド” and “Sexy Summerに雪が降る”. Also “Teleportation” a solo by Nakajima Kento (18) and “rouge”, a solo by Kikuchi Fuma (17). In addition Sato Shori (16) has composed the song “きみを離さない きみを離れない”, making a total of 16 tracks.

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Marius Yo’s First Starring Role in Drama Spin-Off From “Kodomo Keisatsu”

On November 22nd it was revealed that youngest member of Johnny´s youngest group, Marius Yo (12) will star in a midnight drama series for the first time “Kodomo Keishi” (TBS Tuesdays 0:55/MBS Thursdays 0:55). This drama will be broadcasted from April to June of 2013, derived from the series starred by popular child actor Suzuki Fuku, “Kodomo Keisatsu”. Prompted as leading role, Marius stated, “I think I can show you all a different Hazama Seishiro from the one in ‘Kodomo Keisatsu’”.

Red Venus evil organization set a trap with special gas to make these police officers become children, trying to keep them away from their evil plans. Though the superintended acknowledged the officers investigation abilities they must still attend school and work as police officers afterwards.This story unravels a lot of mysteries  keeping most of the cast like Chief Deka (Suzuki Fuku) et al. Also in charge of the screenplay and supervision, Fukuda Yuichi who was also involved in “Kodomo Keisatsu”.

Marius, “I was surprised. Hazama Seishiro is gentle but also a  very strict and responsible person. He is such a cool character, I want to play every single cool move. My lines have increased a lot. I want to work hard and learn more and more about those difficult words”, he enthusiastically commented.

Ever since the filming of “Kodomo Keisatsu” finished, Marius has grown taller by 8~9cm in 6 months. Taller Marius said, “Staff-san noticed, they told me I looked taller and that’s better looking. I was really glad to hear that”.

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Marius Yo (葉マリウス) Profile

* Japanese Name: 葉マリウス
* Romaji Name : Marius Yo
* Full name: Marius Julius Seiryu Schmich-Yo
* Nickname : Marius, Mari-chan, Yo-kun.
* Born : Heidelberg (Germany), March 30th, 2000
* Blood type : O
* Height : 152cm
* Nationality: Japanese

* Occupations Singer, Actor, Talent, Pop Idol, dancer

* Associated acts: Johnny's Jr. 

* Labels : Johnny & Associates

* Agency: Johnny's Jimusho

* Group: Sexy Zone

 Trivia

* Hobby : Dance, guitar, skiing, piano.
* Talent : Jazz dance, hip-hop dance.
* The part of you that you think “this is sexy” : My nose, my dancing.
* Favorite Phrase : “Dankeschön (“thank you” in German).”
* Admired Senpai and Group : Fujigaya Taisuke, Hey Say Jump, SMAP, Nakajima Kento
* Skills: Drawing,Piano,Dance
* Favorite Food : Meat
* Favorite Color: Pink
* A half whose father is German and mother is Japanese.
* He's the international one in the group who is trilingual with German, English and Japanese and who studies Chinese at the moment.
* His high-pitched voice is his strength.
* Favourite things are Yakiniku and Sumo ringers

TV Appereance

• Kodomo Keisatsu (TBS, 2012)

Singles Participate In

Sexy Zone

• Sexy Zone (Debut Single)
• Lady Diamond

External links

• Johnny's Net
• http://lovethatasianpop.blogspot.com