Live-action version of [Oshi no Ko] Madara Love’s Crystal Noda as Pieyon!? “I had it mounted in my heart for a long time.”

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Regarding the live-action version of “Oshi no Ko”, which will be distributed on Prime Video from November 28, 2024, the secret cast who will play the mysterious masked muscle training YouTuber “Pieron” has been revealed. Ta. It turns out that the person behind the mask is Krystal Noda from the comedian Magical Lovely. He also posted comments about his performance.

“[Oshinoko]” was serialized in “Weekly Young Jump” in 2020 by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari.

The fantasy setting of reincarnating as the child of the legendary idol Ai, the suspense elements that don’t mind shocking depictions, and the unparalleled innovative story that cuts into the complex world of “entertainment” without hesitation, will shock you and will appeal to a wide range of audiences. It became a hot topic among generations. The comic has sold over 20 million copies in total (as of November 2024), and even after reaching the finale, the reaction is still huge and the momentum continues.

Meanwhile, the live-action film project will bring together the latest and exciting cast members, including lead actress Kaion Sakurai, Asuka Saito, Nagisa Saito, Nanoka Hara, Mizuki Kayashima, and Ryo Narita. In addition, veteran actors such as Kotaro Yoshida, Kana Kurashina, Nobuaki Kaneko, and Jun Kaname have solidified their support, and expectations for the high quality of the video are growing one after another.

This time, the secret cast who played the role of “Pieyon”, which had not been revealed at all until the drama series began streaming, has been revealed. Pieyon is a mysterious “masked muscle training YouTuber” who belongs to the entertainment agency “Ichigo Production” along with the main character Aqua and her twin sister Ruby.

Despite his muscular body, distinctive high-pitched voice, and suspicious appearance in his sea-panties and chick-shaped headgear, he is extremely popular among elementary and junior high school students. With an annual income of 100 million yen, he has become one of Ichigo Production’s top earners.

The true identity of the cast member who played Pieyon is comedian Crystal Noda from Magical Lovely. In the making-of photo released along with the announcement, Noda is dressed as Pieyon and shows off her beautifully trained body. Nagisa Saito, who plays Ruby, and Nanoka Hara, who plays Kana Arima, are shown getting along happily as they strike a muscle pose.

Pieyon appears in the third episode of the drama series. Ruby earnestly dreams of becoming an idol, like the former Ai who was active as the center of the “first generation B Komachi.”However, her career in the entertainment industry has a long road ahead.

While she has no work as an idol, on the advice of Miyako Saito (Kana Kurashina), the current president of Ichigo Productions, she decides to start a YouTube channel with Kana, a former genius child actress who was brought into the agency.
Pieyon appears to support these girls.

Noda is overjoyed at the selection of Pieyon, one of the most popular characters in the original work. In the comment, he said, “I think there were many candidates for Pie Yon.I think it was my turn to win.I was able to outsmart the many macho seniors and get to this point.I trained. I’m glad I did,” he said, praising himself.

Despite feeling a lot of pressure, Noda lost 10kg in two months to prepare for the role, and went into the filming with full enthusiasm, determined to “become closer to ‘Pieyon’ in every way possible.”

“Pie Yon” is extremely popular, so I thought that if I didn’t have a perfect body, people would say things like, “Why did I let Noda do it?” Also, I wanted to recreate those huge pectoral muscles, so I worked hard to achieve the perfect “Pierlon body.” revealed.

The drama series has finally started streaming, and regarding her feelings about finally being able to reveal her feelings about appearing in the drama, she said, “I really wanted to tell people, but I couldn’t.I’ve been thinking, “I’m going to be in[Oshi no Ko]” for a long time. No matter who I was talking to, I’d always say, “Well, I’m going to be the favorite.” (laughs) I always had it in my head.”

He then strongly appealed, saying, “Please take a look at the body I’ve perfected for this day! It’s interesting! Please support me! I’m the best “Pie Yong”!!”

The live-action drama “[Oshinoko]” will be distributed exclusively worldwide on Prime Video starting November 28th. From episode 7 onwards, distribution will start from 21:00 on December 5th. Don’t miss out on the fate of Aqua’s fierce story that unfolds in the “entertainment world”, as well as the performance of Pieyon, which is performed by the all-powerful Crystal Noda.

(C) Akasaka Aka x Yokoyari Mengo/Shueisha/Toei
(C) Akasaka Aka x Yokoyari Mengo / Shueisha, 2024 Movie[Oshinoko]Production Committee