Samurai Core “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” 55th anniversary collaboration project *Zikon Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 10, 2024
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Samurai Core “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” 55th anniversary collaboration project *“Continued: It’s Tough Being a Man Samurai Core Hai WEB pre-order starts! At the official online store until 20:00 on September 15, 2024* Jicon Co., Ltd. (Head office: Yutenji, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Representative director: Mamoru Shimizu)
However, in 2024, the 55th anniversary of the theatrical release of the nationally popular movie “It’s Tough Being Otoko,” the label [Samurai Core] will release an official collaboration collection “Zoku: It’s Tough Being Otoko.
We have announced “Samurai Core Worship”.
Then, pre-orders will start on the online store until 20:00 on September 15, 2024.
All items will be offered at 20% off during the pre-order period.
“Otoko wa Tsurai yo”, directed by Yoji Yamada and starring Kiyoshi Atsumi, was released in theaters on August 27, 1969, when humans had successfully landed on the moon for the first time and Japan was experiencing rapid economic growth. ” filled people with laughter and tears, and later became recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “longest film series starring a single actor,” becoming a nationally popular film series with a total audience of over 80 million people. Ta.
In 2024, which marks the 55th anniversary of the first film’s theatrical release, the 55th anniversary project “Go!
Go! Tora-san” various contents will be developed until December 31, 2025. Samurai Core will be developing a collection of collaboration items as part of this “Go! Go! Tora-san” project.
Furthermore, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of “Otoko wa Tsurai yo”, Samurai Core will be holding an official collaboration project “Otoko wa tsurai yo”.
We have developed a collection called “Samurai Core Worship.” (https://samurai-core.com/otoko50/
This collection features impressive episodes from the story, and speaking of Tora-san! These iconic lines and motifs have been reconstructed and expressed using Samurai Core’s unique graphics and materials.
The suit, which is Tora-san’s symbol, has been revived in modern times using original fabric and is now available in peak double and notch single versions.
In addition, the visuals for this collection also include the items that appeared during the 50th anniversary collaboration project. Actor Kiyohiko Shibukawa was appointed. The filming was carried out mainly in Shibamata, Tora-san’s hometown, with the full cooperation of all parties involved. Collection visuals and image movies
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