Exploring the Daily Life of High School Actor Soya Kurokawa, Known for 'Monster' and 'Kokuho': Interview Now Streaming on New Subscription 'Shincho QUE'!

On May 18, Shinchosha launched a new subscription-based digital media platform featuring a wide range of non-fiction and humanities content. In conjunction with the launch, the service is featuring an interview with actor Soya Kurokawa.

Soya Kurokawa has gained high praise for his major roles in acclaimed works such as director Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Monster' and the social phenomenon 'Kokuho'. The interview delves into behind-the-scenes stories from these films and explores his daily life as a high school student, with a focus on movies, photography, and film cameras.

'Shincho QUE' offers unlimited e-book access to Shinchosha's best-selling novels, new books, and selections, alongside a robust offering of original articles. To celebrate the launch, the special two-part interview with Kurokawa is now available.

Kurokawa joined Tachi Pro in 2022. Since then, he has consistently landed major roles, including in 'Monster' (2023), which won multiple awards at the Cannes Film Festival, and 'Kokuho' (2025). He joined Tachi Pro at age 12 after being inspired by actor Hiroshi Tachi four years ago.

The first part of the interview discusses how he joined the agency, production secrets from his films, and behind-the-scenes stories from the new movie 'Menkyo Henno!?', set to be released on June 19. The second part focuses on his daily life as a high school student, including his activities in the photography club and his passion for watching movies.

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