Story of a highly successful, yet reclusive music composer named Aki Ogasawara who becomes involved in a relationship with a 16-year-old fan on a whim while lying about his true identity. Eventually she gets recruited into the music industry herself, causing additional complications.
A 25-year-old genius producer and bassist, who composes for the rock band "Crude Play" under the alias Soichiro. He used to be a member of the band with his three other childhood friends, but left the band right before their debut. He becomes depressed, and tries to find solace through music.
A 16-year-old high school student who possesses a gifted voice. She is in an amateur band "Mush & Co." with two of her childhood friends. Riko meets and falls in love with Aki at first sight, and tries to help him overcome his pain.
Supporting
Shohei Miura as Shun Sakaguchi, guitarist and vocalist of "Crude Play"
Masataka Kubota as Shinya Shinohara, bassist of "Crude Play" who replaced Aki's position
Kouki Mizuta as Kaoru Ono, guitarist of "Crude Play"
Koudai Asaka as Teppei Yazaki, drummer of "Crude Play"
Ryo Yoshizawa as Yuichi Kimijima, member of "Mush & Co."
Yuki Morinaga as Sota Yamazaki, member of "Mush & Co."
The live adaptation of the film was first announced in March 2012. Auditions were held from March to June 2012 to choose the female lead, Riko.[5]
On March 6, 2013, it was announced that Sakurako Ohara was handpicked from 5000 applicants to play the female lead, Riko. This also marks her acting debut. Takeru Sato was also announced as the male lead, Aki.
Soundtrack
No.
Title
Artist(s)
Length
1.
"INSECTICIDE"
CRUDE PLAY
3:43
2.
"明日も" (Ashita mo, Tomorrow)
MUSH&Co.
4:13
3.
"サヨナラの準備は、もうできていた" (Sayonara no Junbi wa mou Dekiteita)
CRUDE PLAY
4:00
4.
"卒業" (Sotsugyō)
CRUDE PLAY
3:47
5.
"うたうたいのうた" (Utau tai no Uta)
ハッポ☆スチロールズ (Happo☆Suchiro-ruzu)
2:53
6.
"明日も - アコースティック ver." (Ashita mo - Acoustic ver.)
小枝 理子 & 篠原 心也 (Riko Koeda & Shinya Shinohara)
4:29
7.
"祈り" (Inori)
茉莉 (mari)
4:39
8.
"卒業 - アコースティック ver." (Sotsugyō - Acoustic ver.)
小枝 理子 & 小笠原 秋 (Riko Koeda & Aki Ogasawara)
2:05
9.
"ちっぽけな愛のうた" (Chippokena Ai no Uta)
小枝 理子 & 小笠原 秋 (Riko Koeda & Aki Ogasawara)
6:08
10.
"春姉ちゃんを幸せにしなかったらぶっ飛ばすの歌" (Haru Nēchan o Shiawaseni Shinakattara Buttobasu no Uta)
小笠原 秋 (Aki Ogasawara) (Piano Solo)
4:12
Total length:
40:09
Prologue
A prologue drama series, titled A Story of Before She and I Met was aired on Fuji TV from December 9 for 10 episodes, with each episode lasting 10 minutes.[6]
Box-office
By December 2013, the film had earned ¥164 million (US$1.59 million).[7] By January 19, it had grossed ¥1.58 billion (US$15.13 million).[8]
