Shinji Takeda plays salaryman turned hitman in 'Kyou Kara Hitman'

Opening this fall in Japan is the live adaptation of the manga Kyou Kara Hitman. Shinji Takeda [LOVEDEATH and Kairo] will play this dual role. As he is also a musician he will also be providing the theme song. The film will be directed by Kenji Yokoi

The film is adapted from the manga of the same name by Hiroshi Mutou. Takeda plays an ordinary salaryman who gets mixed up in the death of a legendary hitman, and as a result, he has to lead a double life as the hitman's successor.

The manga started in 2006 and has been ongoing since.