Ayase Haruka shows her swordfighting skills in ‘Ichi’

Actress Ayase Haruka, 23, is having a busy month. She will soon appear in the airline drama “Happy Flight” and a second film, “Ichi,” has just opened nationwide.

“Ichi” is the latest film version of a famous story about a blind masseur and swordmaster created by novelist Shimozawa Kan. Set in the Edo era, the story has already been filmed a few times, but the new film is a female version with Ayase in the title role.

At the Japan premiere, Ayase said, “I found this film more interesting when I watched it the second time. I think people can enjoy it many times.”

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