With over 5.56 million people coming to see the films in theaters and box-office revenue of over ¥7.8 billion, the HiGH&LOW film series has inspired audiences around Japan for years. In 2019, the film HiGH&LOW THE WORST was released as a collaboration with Hiroshi Takahashi’s manga Worst and Crows, which have collectively sold over 80 million copies. A sequel, HiGH&LOW THE WORST X, will be released in theaters nationwide on September 9, 2022. Now, some new scenes showing off the incredible action showcased in the film have been released!

The action sequences are a highlight of the series, with each crew in the film showing off their own special moves. The new photos show off students the three main schools –Senomon, Kamasaka, and Ebara–as they try to take over Oya High. Fans will recognize Kazuma Kawamura from Exile Tribe as well as Itsuki Fujiwara and Makoto Hasegawa from THE RAMPAGE, who all star in the film. 

Yuta Nakamoto (NCT127) will play Ryo Suzaki, the right-hand man and childhood friend of Senomon Technical High School’s gang leader. Amagai Kouhei, the head of Senomon, is played by Ryoki Miyama (BE:FIRST). The two are new to acting, but their expressions and ability on screen is nothing to scoff at. Will you be checking out the film?

With over 5.56 million people seeing the films in theaters and box-office revenue of over ¥7.8 billion, the High&LoW film series has inspired audiences around Japan for years with its themes of friendship and struggle. In 2019, the film High&Low THE WORST was released as a collaboration with Hiroshi Takahashi’s manga Worst and Crows, which have collectively sold over 80 million copies. A sequel, High&Low THE WORST X, will be released in theaters nationwide on September 9, 2022.

While the film itself is a massive collaboration between rivals, it will also feature a major collaboration between artists! Kazuma Kawamura and Hokuto Yoshino from THE RAMPAGE, Yuta Nakamoto from NCT 127, and Ryoki Miyama from BE:FIRST have come together to perform the song Wings. The track will be played during key scenes in the film and is sure to pull at your heartstrings.

The song came to be after the four became closer acting in the film. Wings is a positive and emotional song about friendship and trust and evokes the image of irreplaceable friends and a man who will never stop moving forward.

In the new trailer for the song, the images of the four artists performing the track overlap with the images of their characters in the film.

Wings – HiGH＆LOW THE WORST X

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The film is sure to be the breakout hit of the summer, bringing together powerhouses from THE RAMPAGE, NCT 127, and BE:FIRST when it releases on September 9. The characters, action, and music have all been powered up when compared to the previous film, so be sure to tune in!

Comment from Kazuma Kawamura (Fujio Hanaoka) (THE RAMPAGE)

“This song transcended the boundaries of our group and a dream crossover was able to happen.

Without our collaboration in the film, I don’t think we would have had this incredible opportunity to work together on music so quickly. 

We probably would have just ended up doing a cover or something like that.

It was such a joy for us to be able to collaborate on a new piece of music that was totally our own.

It’s a coming-of-age song that matches our roles and certain scenes in the movie perfectly, and I hope it will touch your heart!”

Comment from Hokuto Yoshino (Tsukasa Takajo) (THE RAMPAGE)

“Even though we’re all in different groups, we were so honored to come together to sing together as a foursome for this film!

I hope lots of people will enjoy this heartwarming and tender ballad, which shows our individuality but also has a real sense of unity.

I hope everyone will be able to experience the world of HiGH&LOW THE WORST X in theaters, and I also hope you’ll pay attention to the scenes in which this song is played!”

Comment from Yuta Nakamoto (Ryo Suzaki) (NCT 127)

“It’s rare to find a song with a medium tempo that’s so emotionally moving, and it was a fresh and fun experience to sing a song for my first movie. Although some parts were difficult, it was a great experience and I’m grateful for it. 

Ryo and Amagai’s relationship is reflected in the lyrics of Wings, and I think that this one will make you emotional.”

Comment from Ryoki Miyama (Amagai Kouhei) (BE:FIRST/RYOKI)

“This was one of the most nerve-wracking recordings I’ve ever done.

Singing with everyone was a valuable experience, and I really wanted to give it my all. I discussed it with the director and after a number of takes, I think we were able to get the most emotional of the bunch.

We’re so happy to bring this film to life, and along with so many talented artists and actors, this song is really the culmination of everyone’s hard work.”

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During the BATTLE OF TOKYO ~TIME 4 Jr.EXILE’ performance at Saitama Super Arena on July 21, a new trailer for the upcoming film HiGH&LOW THE WORST X was shown to a massive audience. A new collaboration with Hiroshi Takahashi’s manga Worst and Crows, fans are amped up for this new entry to the film series. A new visual for the movie was also revealed.

The new trailer is filled with incredible action scenes set to the film’s theme song THE POWER, while the footage of the three-school alliance led by Amagai includes the rap song RIDE OR DIE by MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE. Expectations are high for this installation of the wildly popular film saga, with the final scene in the trailer showing a massive amount of rowdy high schoolers ready to brawl. The overwhelming scale of the movie is sure to impress both fans and newcomers alike.

The new poster visual features 31 members of the cast, with the blue and red graphics coming together to form a cross. HiGH&LOW THE WORST X will present the climax of the ongoing story, with the tagline reading ‘To the top and beyond,’ showing the character’s lust for power.

The new cast members from Suzuran Boys’ High School, known as the School of the Crows, have also been unveiled. Daichi Henry Mikami, a professional martial artist, will be making his acting debut, while Mizuki Itagaki, a popular young actor who has appeared in a number of high-profile films, will also appear. The cast will also include Yuki Tokito, FANTASTICS vocalist and actor Yusei Yagi, FANTASTICS performer Keito Kimura, and singer Yuri Takahashi.  

Another FANTASTICS member making an appearance will be Natsuki Hori. These three members of the up-and-coming group will be participating in the HiGH&LOW series for the first time, so be sure to show them your support!

This film will be a miraculous crossover, bringing together members from THE RAMPAGE, NCT127, BE:FIRST, and FANTASTICS to tell a powerful story, bringing audiences one of the most exciting action blockbusters in history. Will you be watching?

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With over 5.56 million people coming to see the films in theaters and box-office revenue of over ¥7.8 billion, the High&LoW film series has inspired audiences around Japan for years. In 2019, the film High&Low The Worst was released as a collaboration with Hiroshi Takahashi’s manga Worst and Crows, which have collectively sold over 80 million copies. A sequel, High&Low The Worst X, will be released in theaters nationwide on September 9, 2022.

Kazuma Kawamura (THE RAMPAGE) plays Fujio Hanaoka, a seemingly well-mannered student at Oya High School who has a passion for taking on his enemies in battle. The school is filled with delinquents wanting to take power, each with their own crazy fighting styles. Wanting to challenge the leader of Oya, Yoshiki Murayama, Hanaoka must also get ready to take on the Housen Academy, as the two schools have hostilities yet to be squashed. This sequel will see the biggest showdown in series history on a massive scale never seen before. A new rival, Senomon Technical High School, will appear as well.

Yuta Nakamoto (NCT127) will play Ryo Suzaki, the right-hand man and childhood friend of Senomon Technical High School’s gang leader. A loner, he gradually became unbeatable in fights as his physical abilities grew. Before transferring to Senomono, he was known as the ‘loner genius’ who never spent time with anyone. After reuniting with his childhood friend Amagai, he aims to become stronger with his friend by his side.

Amagai Kouhei, the head of Senomon, is played by Ryoki Miyama (BE:FIRST). A ruthless man, he thinks of others only as pawns in his game. He wants to unite the schools in the area, creating a ‘three-school alliance’ with Kamasaka High School and Ebara Commercial High School to take down Oya High. 

These new photos show off the power and swag that these characters are sure to bring to the big screen. How will Oya High School stand up to the three-school alliance? The most powerful high schools in the history of the series will clash in the film when it releases this September. The characters, action, music, and emotion have all been bumped up when compared to the previous film. Are you ready?

Keep an eye out for more information about the film coming soon. 

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J-pop dance and vocal group THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE return once again this year to feature as the promoters for the popular Ice Box dessert by Morinaga.

Fans of the band can download the official Ice Box AR app on their smart devices which when used on any Ice Box products has the four members appear on the label and dance to the tune of a song by THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE as part of the collaboration.

“The theme of our collaboration this year is ‘Having a wall is the best thing,’ the band said in a statement. “When we’re living our lives and chasing our dreams and goals, a wall is sure to appear before us. We as a band had to climb over that wall to become artists. We formed RAMPAGE and used all our strength to get over the top of a wall we were hitting into. We felt a sense of growth after doing so. We’re all still in the midst of achieving our dreams, but we want to give everyone else a bit of power so that they too can overcome that wall in the same way!!”

THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE have shared a new visual for their upcoming third album REBOOT which is set for release on February 24, 2021.

The J-pop vocal and dance group’s record covers have always follow east coast 90’s hip-hop visuals, right up until their last album THE RIOT, but they have changed things up for REBOOT, instead opting for more classical elements while still keeping an air of the streets on it.

The album’s lead track is SILVER RAIN which explores themes of hope. The group have also confirmed that they have wrapped up the filming of a music video. In December last year, THE RAMPAGE released a music video for MY PRAYER which came as the group’s first ever where they don’t dance. We look forward to seeing what their first video of 2021 will be like.

The album also includes the new songs SHOW YOU THE WAY and BOND OF TRUST, the latter of which is the final song of the record.