Gintama Live-action Film Opens Part-timer Recruitment

Have a go at being the bird character Elizabeth on June 18 for the preliminary showcase of the live-action film “Gintama” as a recruitment call has been made for anyone willing to act as the mysterious cosmic creature.

For those whom may not be that familiar the series, “Gintama” is a comedy sci-fi that was created by Hideaki Sorachi in 2003. It tells of a world where during the Edo period, aliens invaded the earth and while the samurais attempted to battled against them, the emperor surrenders in fear. This results in not only in a ban against the public carrying of a sword but in the Shogunate becoming a puppet government.

The focus of this story is on an eccentric samurai named Gintoki Sakata a.k.a. Odd Jobs Gin. By helping Shinpachi Shimura save his sister Tae and Kagura from the clutches of the aliens who wished to use her as a weapon, the three end up forming a group called “Yorozuya” a.k.a. “We do everything” or literally “The Anything Store.”

Elizabeth is a character that resembles a giant white duck or a giant penguin whom is often considered as insane and extraneous. A companion to Katsura, Gintaka’s former comrade, he communicates through the use of sign boards.

Fans of this eccentric character, whether young or old, experience in the media field or not, all have a chance to play as this character so long as they have the passion and hold a good deal of arm strength.

Applications will start on May 9 to May 21 and can be done by filling out the necessary forms which you can learn about by following the official Twitter account (@weban). A main point that will make an applicant noticed is on how well they are able to communicate with a sign board and raise up the event.

For all those who apply for the part-time position, they will be notified on whether they received the position on note via an email that will be sent on May 31.Only one person may be accepted and when they are, they will be compensated with a full expense payment for transportation, an expense payment of 50,000 yen and autographed goods by the cast.

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