Tomoko"VANESSA"Shimura Napalm Films Management How did you meet Ryuhei Kitamura? I went to watch "The Boondocksaints" showed in Tokyo Fantastic Film Festival 2000. When finished, there was no train services, so I accidentally watched "VERSUS", 'cause I had no choice but to do. However, I was deeply impressed by the roller coaster movie. I thought "VERSUS" had a perfect balance of Cool parts and Comedy one. I've never watched such a cool Japanese movie. I was so happy to meet "VERSUS". I wanted to join his team, so a couple of days later, I sent him a mail. Then I luckily received a reply from Ryuhei. He felt something in the words "This is my destiny" in my mail, but I don't remember at all. Well, I'm good at words game. What is Ryuhei Kitamura's first impression? He told me there was so many things for you to do but there was no salary for you. I thought he was audacious but I didn't feel uncomfortable. He is a honest person and his passion to the movie never wavers, I guess. When I met him first time in the office, he was in a bright yellow sweater. He looked like "Winnie-the-Pooh", I never forget! What is Ryuhei Kitamura's weak point? LONELINESS. He likes being with his family and friends anytime. PORK. When he watched "Babe", he swore never having a pork. ME. He spoils me, that's good for me. What is Ryuhei Kitamura to you? Comrade. Very important company to get over hardship. And he made me believe that there was a fatal encounter. The day when I watched VERSUS, my fate was completely changed. After that, I jumped into his team, although there was no experiences, no salary and no guarantee of success. I still don't know why I made such a crazy decision. But Ryuhei has huge power to make people do of free will. He is the man! By the way, in the early days I was upset by a bachelor's office, but now I've become a good MAN, thank you very much. Message to Ryuhei Kitamura. Why don't you introduce me to cool young guys? And stop stealing my CDs and books!!

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