First of all, I am stone cold in love with Eri Fukatsu- from the JR CM she did years ago, and ever since, she has had me mesmerized.
...."A fan wanted to know how Mitani was able to get so many wonderful actors for his works all the time, and he proudly replied, “It’s all thanks to my personal virtue.”...."
The cast lists are incredible in his movies......and notice all the repeat performers.....he was joking around in his comment above, but when you see top talents continuing to work with a director, it is a testament to his abilities.
okay, muppet is beginning to get that holiday feeling, so here is a very young Eri, in probably one of the most memorable Japanese CM's ever: