The English-language title of Miike's
Ai to makoto has been changed from "The Legend of Love & Sincerity" to "For Love's Sake".
Here's a description of
For Love's Sake from the production: "Out of Japan's
West Side Story, Miike has created a unique form of hardcore love entertainment! ¶ One day, the delinquent Makoto suddenly appears in front of Ai, an innocent A-student from a rich family who attends Aobadai High School. The moment she spots Makoto, she recognizes the scar on his forehead - a scar she had given him by accident at a ski resort during childhood. Assuming that his bad behavior is caused by the scar, Ai feels responsible for his actions and decides to help him pull himself together. Ai secretly arranges for him to transfer to Aobadai, but this 'favor' proves to be an unwelcome one for Makoto. Her kindness is returned only with more bad behavior. ¶ After trouble with the police, Makoto is kicked out of Aobadai and transferred to Hanazono High School, a notorious gang swamp. Makoto easily fights his way through the dangerous gang scene, and is welcomed by Yuki, the queen of Hanazono. Ai brushes aside her parents' objection and transfers to Hanazono, patiently devoting herself trusting that he can change. It makes Yuki realize her feelings for Makoto. Her feeling unreturned, Yuki decides to lure Makoto into battle by taking Ai as a hostage. Can Makoto save her life and win the battle?"
BTW, if you haven't already done so, be sure to watch the four teaser trailers for Hitoshi Takekiyo's anime feature
After School Midnighters (
Hôkago middonaitâzu)!
YouTube: For Love's Sake special trailerYouTube: For Love's Sake theatrical trailerYouTube: For Love's Sake teaser trailerFor Love's Sake official website* * *
YouTube: After School Midnighters teaser trailer #4YouTube: After School Midnighters teaser trailer #3YouTube: After School Midnighters teaser trailer #2YouTube: After School Midnighters teaser trailer #1After School Midnighters official websiteNews source:
The Gomorrahizer
