Actor Isao Hashizume (橋爪 功), 85, announced on his Instagram that he had joined Sunny Arts, his new agency. The agency also commented that it would "support new challenges," indicating that he will continue working in the new environment.
Actor Isao Hashizume (橋爪 功) updated his Instagram on the 29th and announced that he had joined Sunny Arts, Inc. The agency also formally announced the affiliation and commented that it would support Hashizume's new challenges.
Sunny Arts' announcement stated that it would support Hashizume's activities as he takes on new challenges across a range of genres, including films, television dramas, stage productions and readings.
Hashizume was born in Osaka Prefecture and, after working with Bungakuza and Gekidan Kumo, participated in the establishment of En Theatre Group in 1975. In recent years, he has appeared in films, television dramas and stage productions, and has received awards.
Hashizume expressed his gratitude regarding the affiliation and indicated that he would continue working in films and on stage while valuing the connections he makes along the way. He said he looked forward to new encounters in the new environment.