The film stars comedian Junia Chihara as the protagonist, named Shiromiya in the film. Nanaka Hirao plays Yoyoko.
Shoji launched the manga in Shueisha’s Super Jump magazine in May 2010 and the series moved to Super Jump Premium in December 2011.
The official YouTube channel for the live-action film adaptation of Hiroyuki Shoji’s Gokko (Pretend) manga began streaming three commercials on Saturday for the film. The film will open in Japan on October 20.
Naoto Kumazawa (live-action Kimi ni Todoke) is directing the film. indigo la End are performing the film’s theme song “Hokorobi Gokko” (Make-Believe Tear).