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[PH] and I'm going to be back.
A zombie of fear that attacks people.
In fact, this zombie is played by a real idol.
They are members of SK48 who fight based in Nagoya, Chakae.
They are playing in a short drama app, Bump.
Idol of the Dead, which started streaming on September 25 at Numb, died next to you.
A mysterious virus that makes people violent spreads.
One day, during an idol group Rouge's live performance, a large number of people infected with the virus are called that.
A battle for survival begins.
It's blocked!
You have an idol...
This drama is about 2 minutes long.
It's a short drama that you can enjoy with your smartphone.
The speed and the gimmick that leads you to the next story are its big features.
They infiltrate the backstage of the shooting, which created a novel English expression.
And, the growth story of the idols who challenged for the first time will be revealed!
In March 2025, an audition for the members of sk48 was held.
29 participants included researchers.
Most of them have no experience of acting.
They challenged themselves with nervousness.
Everyone, let's be free! We are not in a position to be tied up!
This part was amazing. I was really nervous.
I got a great chance, so I did my best with all my might.
I was nervous.
I heard my hands were shaking, but it was a natural hand tremor.
I was nervous and my hands were shaking.
Smile, smile.
Everyone, smile!
I was nervous.
When I was asked if I had any acting experience, I said I did, but I was traumatized by my old acting and couldn't raise my hand.
But I tried it this time.
The person who will be shooting the megaphone for this film is Ryutaro Yamaguchi, a creative video creator.
It's not like the way people usually act, but rather than whether you can or can't act, it's amazing how you look at it.
I was even worried that something that wasn't set might go well with it.
Veteran members with acting experience also participated.
Everyone, let's be free! We are not actors!
[PH] I'm sorry.
And the one who left the biggest impact in this audition is...
If you're imitating zombies, you can't do it.
I've done it before.
But I've never done acting before.
What is it like to play?
I always play in the dressing room.
I like zombies. I was satisfied with only that at the end.
Other than that, I give 0 points. I give 100 points for zombies.
Early May, the results of the audition are announced.
The members were waiting for the members who were called out without knowing anything.
Good morning.
I'm Director Yamaguchi Ritaro.
It's been a while!
Thank you.
I heard you were going to audition for a drama.
You are going to audition for that.
What?!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
What?!
Thank you! I'm surprised.
I'm nervous.
Congratulations!
Sakamoto had a trauma about acting.
I'd like you to consult me as the main character of this drama.
Main...main...main...
Main character?!
Eh?! Really?!
Yes.
Was my acting that good?!
During the audition, you acted like you were a main character.
You were like Yuri.
I want you to choose a song that you like.
My hands are sweaty.
I'm surprised.
It was something I couldn't think of.
I'm surprised now.
I want to fuse myself with Yuri and put it in me and act it out.
This member is also a surprise.
Thank you very much.
You will be participating in an audition.
What!?
Is it really true!?
You will be participating in a drama.
But I'm Aikawa!
[PH] Hahaha.
What!?
[PH] That's right.
I'm good at impersonating zombies now.
But I don't think I can do it.
I want to improve it before I go to the shoot.
I thought it was interesting at that time.
But if you think about it, I chose it because it had a great impact.
In addition, the appearance of four members has been decided.
Early June, special makeup and special modeling preparation.
3D scan of the faces of the participants.
Wow, you chose it.
Wow, it's you.
It's you and you.
Using CG and solidifying the image
At the end of June, the cast's acting guidance will also start.
First, five members will be gathered for action training.
I've never done this posture before.
Even though I dance, it's different from a cool choreography.
I thought I'd study it because it was a different way of using my body.
The training, which was based on actual scenes, was also conducted.
I'm sure you all have a lot of impressions of this place.
But, Yuri-san is pretty good at fighting zombies with big eyes.
It hasn't started yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
Preparations went well and two weeks before the crank-in...
The actors read out the script together.
Everyone, listen up. It's sudden, but I'm thinking of graduating today.
Cut!
Yuuri has a strong will to not lose herself.
It's a short film, so it's not bad if it's short.
Everyone should be nervous before they say, like, listen up.
You tried to run away at first.
Look at me, everyone.
I'm glad you did.
I hate you.
That's how you are.
Everyone, listen to me.
It's sudden, but I'm going to graduate today.
You can't be too conscious of the situation.
On the contrary, you can't be too absent-minded.
I think you're probably very nervous about it.
Under the pressure of the main role, Sakamoto was frustrated.
After reading the book, she told the director what was in her heart.
Everyone around me is so good at acting.
Don't be too conscious of it.
I don't think it's a good idea to force yourself to get closer to Yuri and make you look like her.
I think it's better to extend what you can do than what you can't do.
I want you to find your own Yuri.
It's hard for me to find my own changes in my heart.
I'm not good at acting either.
I want to know more about Yui.
I want to imagine a lot and get into acting.
July 11th, one week before the crank in.
This day, they check their costumes and hair and makeup.
The explanation of the important scene at the climax...
Ignoring this and making it smaller and smaller
I think you can do it
If you can talk about it in a subtle nuance
Yes, I would like to do it. Thank you.
In addition, special makeup tests were also carried out.
It was a mixture of skin color and fluorescent light.
The light of the defect
The concept is a zombie that emits light.
Normal zombies have a creepy impression, but idol zombies have a beautiful appearance.
Wow! Amazing!
Aikawa was impressed by zombie's performance and went to individual action guidance.
I want to do image training and study so that I can do it with a scary heart.
I'll save you this time.
You can't understand idols.
I can't do anything, but I'll protect you two.
So live.
What about mom?
Did you become that?
Run! Run!
She's strong. She's no match for him.
Smile, smile. Everyone, smile.
July 17th. Finally, the crank in.
Filming begins in the lobby of SKE48 theater.
I'm so nervous I'm going to throw up.
I'm scared. There are so many people.
The first scene is the theater lobby scene where Sakamoto struggles with reading books.
Cut!
Four, five, six...
Okay!
Today's live show...
Okay?
Okay!
If you mess around, you'll get this.
Thank you!
Yuri Sakamoto acts out the scene where she cuts out her graduation.
Are you nervous?
I'm nervous.
I can't see it at all.
Ready, action!
Wait, I can't do it properly.
It's nothing, right?
I'm thinking of graduating from the group today.
What?
I'm not sure if I'm saying it right. I'm filled with anxiety.
After the theater, the crew heads to Hiosu City, next to Nagoya City.
The youngest member, Hasegawa, will play the role of Yuri's little sister.
I see. Sorry.
I'm Yuri's mother, Haruko's voice actor, Asuko Sakurai. Nice to meet you.
As a mother, Asuko Sakurai has starred in many popular dramas.
It's a short drama, but I had a very ambitious image of doing a zombie movie,
so I was really looking forward to how I would convey it to you.
The director is thinking a lot about it, and I think it's worth watching.
Right, Yuri?
It's hard to make customers laugh when you can't laugh.
It's a lot.
It's too natural.
I feel like I'm following it because it's too natural.
I don't know about you, but...
There are scenes where you can chase it outdoors.
I've gotten used to this environment.
The next day, they're shooting again at SKE48 theater.
It's a mountainous area, and I think it'll be a good scene.
That day, Aikawa finally turns into that.
Aikawa, who was studying movements enthusiastically during the shooting the day before...
It's amazing.
But if you look at the quality of it, it's a little tempting.
I'll do my best.
She's put on the make-up and it's finally time for the show.
Ready...
[PH] Action!
I don't know if it's human or not, but it's full of meanings and is drawn in.
It's a mysterious feeling.
Wow!
It's in full bloom.
I can hear you eating.
I watch zombie movies and film like this.
They put meat in and eat it.
The meat you eat comes out of your mouth.
Real meat!
Oh my god!
Cut!
I'm starting to get tired. My hair is all messy.
I think I've gotten better and better.
If I could do it from the beginning, I would say,
Okay, it was fun.
This time, 200 members of the fan club participated as extras.
[PH] Run away!
Fans also respond to the members' enthusiasm.
I'm proud of the fans.
I was happy because they enjoyed it.
From the next week, they moved to Gunma Prefecture and filmed for six days.
They challenged action with a hit.
And then, the fifth day of the Gunma location.
They're shooting for the climax scene.
Gunma!
Mark and Nishiimoto!
Ready...
Action!
[PH] Smile, smile...
[PH] Everyone's hands...
I've never acted in my life even if I was conscious of my weakness.
I've lived thinking like that.
I've lived thinking like, I'm sorry for not doing it.
I hope you'll say it was cool little by little.
I hope you enjoyed it.
This time, I...
I'll save you no matter what.
You can't understand idols.
I can't do anything, but I'll protect you two no matter what.
So live on.
What about mama?
Has she become like that?
Run! Run away!
You're strong, sis. You can't lose to that.
Smile, smile.
Everyone, smile.
2 months after the shooting, the short film is finally completed!
The main actor, Sakamoto, sees the film for the first time.
Wow!
It's amazing that it's here!
Excuse me.
I didn't watch the footage properly during filming, so I didn't know how it was done. I'm nervous.
Here is the first episode of the drama for viewers.
[PH] A mysterious virus is occurring.
Is it a virus of panic when infected?
A mysterious virus attacks people.
An accident at a lab.
Nature's rebellion.
Rumors come and go, while the truth remains unknown.
I thought it had nothing to do with my own world, but...
Yuri... I'm sorry.
Please... Please survive.
[PH] Dad...
I thought it had nothing to do with me.
I lost my journalist father.
Smile, smile.
Everyone's smiling.
It's been two and a half years since the existence known as that existed.
The world where that exists was becoming commonplace.
[PH] ♪♪
After seeing all the episodes, what is Sakamoto's impression?
I was exhausted with various emotions.
But it's really amazing. I want to see it again.
Director Yamaguchi and the team meet again remotely.
Excuse me.
Did you see the play?
Yes, I just saw it. It was amazing.
I was very impressed with the fact that it would be such a work.
It's your first time to watch your own performance, right?
Yes, it's my first time.
I was worried about my performance, and I had many discoveries and regrets.
I felt like I used my nerves more than when I was acting.
I wasn't good at acting, but I was worried about my performance in the supporting role.
I want to do it again with this motivation now.
It was a really fun shooting period.
This is what happened during the shooting.
At the last elevator scene,
there was a girl crying emotionally watching Mr. Sakamoto's performance.
What!?
I wanted to see it.
I think I was able to express the character Yuri well, so I was able to convey it to the people in front of me.
Not only this, but if I have a chance, I would like you to challenge yourself more and more.
I would like to do my best myself so that we can work together again someday.
I'm so happy that my first shooting was at Yamaguchi.
Thank you so much!
No, no, it was my pleasure.
Let's do it again sometime.
Yes, I'll do my best, too!
Idol of the Dead – I Know Who You Are – all 30 episodes are streaming on short drama app Bump.
Also pay attention to the special unit of SKE48, the song sung by one gem.