Tangerine runs into the Prince and notices one of Lemon's train stickers on her, realizing that she shot Lemon. His task is to recover a briefcase containing money with a train sticker on the handle. As an Amazon and Book Depository affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Synopsis Trained killer Ladybug ( Brad Pitt) wants to give up the life but is pulled back in by his handler Maria Beetle in order to collect a briefcase on a bullet train heading from Tokyo to Kyoto. Nanao, the self-proclaimed unluckiest assassin in the world, has a relatively simple retrieval job that requires him to spend only a few minutes on the train. It is the second novel in Isaka's Hitman trilogy, after 3 Assassins (original Japanese title: Grasshopper), published in 2004,[1] and before AX in 2017,[2][3] with characters from the novel also being incorporated into the spin-off manga series Waltz, serialized in Shogakukan's Monthly Shnen Sunday from October 10, 2009,[4] to February 10, 2012.[5]. The story opens with the red haired orphan Maria and her Governess Miss Heliotrope going to live with Maria's cousin Sir Benjamin Merryweather after the death of her father which had left "so many debts that everything he possessed, including the beautiful London house with the fanlight over the door and the tall windows looking out over the garden of the quiet London Square, where Maria . [3][4] : Just being an intermediary, easy!I had no idea. Every job I do, somebody dies. Excellent review! EDIT: I googled a bit and it seems like hes going to play Ladybug, which I assume to be Nanao since he had the nickname tentoumushi, meaning ladybug. This translated novel from Isaka, an author who has written a massive collection of mystery and thriller novels over the last 20 years, including several that have been adapted into films, was a clever, fast-paced thrill ride that follows several awesome and captivating assassin characters. One of the most recent of these was Bullet Train by bestselling Japanese author Ktar Isaka, which I was lucky enough to receive a copy of a little while ago. [8] It was originally intended to be a serious action thriller, but the project turned into a light-hearted action comedy during the development process. Doesn't get simpler. Using threats towards his comatose son, the Prince manipulates Kimura into helping him investigate the strange events occurring on the train, and the two quickly find themselves in the middle of the dangerous situations, with Kimura attempting to find a way to save his son while the Prince attempts to work the situation to his own advantage. Their intriguing interactions include some intense action sequences, clever manipulations and even some amusing confrontations that include anything from philosophical debates to discussions about a certain childrens show. (That was before she left and feeling "better" became impossible.) However, when his unnatural bad luck conspires to keep him trapped aboard, he is forced into a desperate battle for survival. I had no idea! This is a Japanese based title and there should be an Asian cast. From the bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry comes an uplifting, irresistible novel about two women on a life-changing adventure, where they must risk everything, break all the rules, and discover their best selves - together. Isaka: The world depicted in Grasshopper is the same one in Maria Beetle, so I think it would be more enjoyable to . Now hes on the train to grab a suitcase and get off at the next stop. Ladybug Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia . The book itself is the translation of an uber-popular Japanese novel originally titled Maria Beetle, in which five assassins board a high-speed train headed to Tokyo and realize their missions might be linked. 2010 novel by Ktar Isaka. Most notably, the film contains Japanese-language covers of "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees and "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler. You really get invested in Kimuras struggle to save his son and overcome his own inner demons, while Satoshi serves as a particularly unlikeable villain, who you really want to suffer, even if he is a teenager. I bet the book is better than the movie that is coming out in August. : Make sure to also check out my review for the connected Kotaro Isaka novel, Three Assassins, here. [15][16], The novel also inspired the Hollywood film adaptation, Bullet Train, directed by David Leitch and starring Brad Pitt. However, as things get serious, the killers begin to wonder why all of them are aboard the same train and who is really pulling their strings. The film, directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2), is a westernised big screen re-working of a bestselling 2010 novel by Japanese author Ktar Isaka. : [28] The producers constructed three full train cars, and LED screens with video footage of the Japanese countryside were hung outside the windows of the train set to help immerse the actors. [40], Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times rated the film three and a half out of four stars, calling it "wildly entertaining" and praised the performances, "the creative and blood-spattered action sequences" and most of all the writing. Bullet Train by Ktar Isaka was an epic and immensely captivating read that comes highly recommended. While most of the thrillers I read are somewhat mainstream and from authors I have read before, I occasionally branch out and check out something from an unfamiliar author if it has an unusual-sounding plot synopsis which really grabs my attention. As the train leaves, everything appears quiet, except for the fact that five dangerous killers are on-board, each of them with a very different mission in mind. Buse, K.N.A. Beetlejuice Summary. Based on the popular manga "Maria Beetle" by Kotaro Isaka, Bullet Train has the sort of beautifully no-nonsense approach that crowd-pleasing action movies are made of.The movie follows leading man . I was disappointed but kind of interested. Pingback: Warhammer 40,000: The Wraithbone Phoenix by Alec Worley The Unseen Library. I am glad you enjoyed it so much! I absolutely loved Bullet Trains slick and clever story that quickly dives between the books various characters. Ladybug : You said you wanted simple for your first job back. He shoots himself. How can audiences get excited about buying tickets to see Asian actors when their existence in a movie is barely acknowledged? Yuichi Kimura, "The Father", boards a bullet train in Tokyo in search of the attacker of his son Wataru. Bullet Train-Brad Pitt dazzles in action-filled trailer, looking much different than the source material. I really enjoyed this read! Original novel Maria Beetleby - Ktar Isaka Why it's called Bullet Train There's a double-layer to the title. Bullet Train by Ktar Isaka was an epic and immensely captivating read that comes highly recommended. The Prince. In actuality, his agent is a master of Chinese martial arts, but in her own words a woman cant risk bruising her face, so its always Nanao that gets sent on the missions. (And also well Japanese I guess). I found myself at once wanting to move ahead quickly to discover what would happen, and at the same time wanting to take my time and savor it, because its unsure when Ill find a book I enjoy this much again. This resulted in an epic and compelling read which proved to be extremely addictive and is one of the most entertaining books that I have read this year. Publisher: Harvill Secker (Trade Paperback 16 March 2021). For instance, in the past he has been given tasks such as eating at a restaurant and then exclaiming that the food is like a taste explosion. | After a struggle, both are exposed to the venom, but only Ladybug receives an anti-venom that saves him. About M.G. A briefcase. The final two killers featured within Bullet Train are the memorable partnership of Tangerine and Lemon. [9][10], It was announced in June 2020 that Sony Pictures had hired David Leitch to direct the adaptation of the Ktar Isaka sequel novel from a screenplay by Zak Olkewicz,[8] with Brad Pitt being cast in the film the following month. This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 17:14. Like I said, I have felt this with most of the Japanese books Ive read so Im starting to think that its a cultural difference in writing style, but Ill need to read way more before I can analyze it in any depth I feel. While I am a little uncertain about why a film set on a bullet train in Japan is going to feature a primarily American cast, this looks set to be a fun movie, especially if it lives up to this impressive and clever novel. This premise is that several members of the Japanese criminal underground find themselves on the same bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $239.3 million worldwide on a production budget of around $85.990 million. A journey that in real life takes about 2-3 hours. : Official Sites Nanao emerges a hero saving the other guests, but still continues to wish hed finally get one easy job. [41] The film made $8 million in its third weekend, falling to third. Using threats towards his comatose son, the Prince manipulates Kimura into helping him investigate the strange events occurring on the train, and the two quickly find themselves in the middle of the dangerous situations, with Kimura attempting to find a way to save his son while the Prince attempts to work the situation to his own advantage. : Maria Beetle pertama kali terbit tahun 2010 di Jepang, pada tahun 2022 Gramedia Pustaka Utama menerbitkan versi bahasa Indonesia yang diterjemahkan oleh Eri Pramestiningtyas. [17], "Interview: Kotaro Isaka | Crime Fiction Lover", "Maoh: Juvenile Remix Creators Launch Waltz Manga", "Book Marks reviews of Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka, trans. Both end up having fantastic story arcs within this book, and I really enjoyed the complex web that the author wove around the two. Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. [4][39] The film made $12.6 million on its first day, including $4.6 million from Thursday night previews. Are you nervous? Sounds like an exciting read! All of these main characters are a lot of fun and the author has imbued them with some excellent and memorable traits and personalities. Something I find a bit interesting, that seems to be a recurring theme in Isakas books is that hell sometimes suddenly include somewhat in-depth explanations of real-world facts. It proves rather amusing to see all the dramatic and amusing setbacks that happen to Nanao during Bullet Train, and it quickly becomes apparent that he is actually cursed, a fact that he faces with particular sadness and a certain amount of fatalism. These seven sorrows are Simeon's prophecy*, the flight into Egypt, the three days' loss of the child Jesus in the Temple, the meeting of Jesus and . He just wanted his father to stop crying. It's original title in Japan is Maria Beetle, and the story both in print and on screen this July is about five assassins (with Brad Pitt as the one we're supposed to side with) on the same bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka, all after the same goal. : Finally, Ill leave you with a few quotes to illustrate why I find it to be funny. Isaka does an exceptional job setting the scene and introducing each of the great characters, and the reader is soon engrossed in seeing how the story and individual character arcs play out. Maria Beetle Really? Another of the main characters is Nanao, a young professional killer with a conscience who has only recently entered into the game. Maria Beetle Personality wise I can *definitely* see Brad Pitt in the role of Lemon, though I imagined him as being a lot younger! The movie features an ensemble cast which will be led by Pitt. All of his reasoning and similes come from Thomas episodes, and he nicknames everyone he meets with the name of the character from the series that he thinks that they resemble. [38], Bullet Train grossed $103.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $135.9 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $239.3 million. He hired them hoping they would kill each other, not knowing Carver (his wife's killer) was replaced by Ladybug. Maria Beetle The official synopsis from Sony is as follows: "An original movie event, Bullet Train is a fun, . [45] Peter Debruge of Variety wrote, "Bullet Train feels like it comes from the same brain as Snatch, wearing its pop style on its sleeve a Kill Bill-like mix of martial arts, manga and gabby hitman movie influences, minus the vision or wit that implies."[46]. The film was directed by David Leitch from a screenplay by Zak Olkewicz, and produced by Antoine Fuqua, who initially conceived the film. : While Bullet Trains narrative itself is extremely cool, the true highlight of this epic book is the five killer main characters of the story. She works in London as the Senior Digital Media Producer for the National Theatre, and previously worked at the Royal Opera House and Shakespeare's Globe. Ninety nine families of beetles are now documented. Just at the end, Beetlejuice jumps up, mocking the sad scene. Maria Beetle berkisah tentang Kimura Yuichi, seorang mantan pembunuh bayaran yang ingin membalaskan dendam karena anaknya didorong dari atap hingga koma. Bullet Train received "Rave" reviews according to the book review aggregator Book Marks based on seven independent reviews. The film was released theatrically on August 5, 2022. The character who brings everyone together in the end is the criminal leader White Death, who came up with a plan that would bring all of the assassins together on the bullet train in the hopes that they would all kill each other. [15][16] In November 2020, Zazie Beetz,[17] Masi Oka,[18] Michael Shannon,[19] Logan Lerman,[20] and Hiroyuki Sanada joined the cast,[21] with Leitch revealing in December that Karen Fukuhara had also joined, and that Jonathan Sela would serve as cinematographer. The five assassin types aren't quite slapstick blunderers, but they are all inept in different, sometimes bizarre ways (the character to be played by Brad Pitt is serially unlucky, to the point that he can barely function). The youngest killer, Satoshi, looks like an innocent schoolboy, but in reality his is a psychotic master manipulator, easily able to get people to do what he wants. Ladybug I am also quite excited for the upcoming film adaption of this book, also titled Bullet Train. Ladybug Ladybug One issue I had though, thats been the case with almost every Japanese book Ive read to date, is the ending. His novel, Maria Beetle, is a dark, satirical thriller that follows a perilous train journey of five highly trained and motivated assassins. Unfortunately, thats not really been the case. I also want to add that I think female narrator Kozue Harashima does a great job with all these gruff male characters, giving each their own distinct voice! The Prince threatens Ladybug, Yuichi, and the Elder with a machine gun but is run over by a fruit truck driven by Lemon, who fell off the train earlier. The journey takes place from Tokyo to Morioka as the. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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In writing "Maria Beetle," a thriller about multiple assassins trapped on the same high-speed train, Isaka created a motley crew of characters who are "not real people, and maybe they're not. I think your new therapist might be forgetting what you do for a living, little Ladybug. Your email address will not be published. I like it. Maria Beetle She works in London as the Senior Digital Media Producer for the National Theatre, and previously worked at the Royal Opera House and Shakespeare's Globe. [40] The film made $13.4 million in its sophomore weekend, remaining in first. : [over the phone] Maria Beetle At each station on the way, Minegishi's subordinates are also assigned to check on their progress, so Tangerine tries to think of a way out. Both fantastic killers are well-written and compelling characters who add a significant amount to the tale. Meanwhile, guided by his handler Maria Beetle, operative "Ladybug" is assigned to retrieve a briefcase full of cash from the same train, replacing a sick colleague, Carver. In a devastating moment of clarity, Margery Benson abandons her dead-end . Isaka does an exceptional job setting the scene and introducing each of the great characters, and the reader is soon engrossed in seeing how the story and individual character arcs play out. After she flees, the Elder tells Ladybug he will remain to confront the White Death, who killed his wife while taking over the Yakuza. I spent many months listening to the Audible version, using this method to allow myself to easily repeat each phrase as many times as needed. What I think made me enjoy the book so much is that one the one hand both the characters and the situations they find themselves in are sometimes hilariously absurd, on the other hand these situations are often genuinely suspenseful. Mariabtoru =Mariabeetle Tankobon Hardcover - September 1, 2010 Japanese Edition by Kotaro Isaka (Author) 2,622 ratings Book 2 of 3: See all formats and editions Paperback $21.37 5 Used from $5.00 Paperback Bunko $24.87 4 Used from $27.74 14 New from $24.87 Language Japanese Publisher The FruitsLemon and Peach are also changed upWith of the characters casted as an african american. Ladybug The beetle fauna of Peru has not been enumerated since Blackwelder (1944-1957). Maria arrives to retrieve Ladybug, while Japanese authorities begin to clean up the damage caused by the train crash. Sandra Bullock as "Maria Beetle." . I really enjoyed seeing some of Lemons reactions and solutions to the problems he encounters, especially as he mainly draws on lessons from the characters in Thomas in Friends, when it comes to judging people (you really do not want to be a mean old Diesel). With an A-list cast happily playing against type, a nonlinear storytelling approach, witty dialogue and a plethora of creative violence, Bullet Train plays out like an immensely satisfying. Ladybug [9][10][11], Maria Beetle was adapted as a stage play in Japan in February 2018. A journey that in real life takes about 2-3 hours. It was also great to see the full breadth of the friendship between Tangerine and Lemon become clear as the book continued, especially as it leads to one of the best scenes in the entire book. [12] Joey King subsequently entered negotiations for a supporting role,[13] while in September, Andrew Koji was added,[14] with Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry joining in October. The film also features an ensemble supporting cast including Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Benito A. Martnez Ocasio, and Sandra Bullock. The first two major characters featured within the book are the interesting combination of vengeful former hitman Yuichi Kimura and teenage manipulator Satoshi Oji. As the bullet train pulls closer to its destination, betrayals, manipulations and secrets are revealed, and not everyone will survive to reach the last station. A little less keen on the casting for the Prince but well see how it goes. Required fields are marked *. Ex-hitman and recovered alcoholic. This resulted in an epic and compelling read which proved to be extremely addictive and is one of the most entertaining books that I have read this year. You sound nervous. The novel was well reviewed, and was adapted to the Japanese stage in 2018, as well as a 2022 American film. "[49] Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group president Sanford Panitch highlighted Isaka's views to defend the casting, reassuring that the film would honor the novel's "Japanese soul" while giving the opportunity to cast big name stars and adapt it on a "global scale". Tag: Maria Beetle book review. (LogOut/ It sounds like a really interesting and fun read (at least fun for a thriller). A while ago I finished listening to the audiobook version of Mariabeetle, the second part of Kotaro Isakas hitman series, and its my favorite Japanese book so far. Once onboard, he and the other competing assassins onboard discover that their objectives are all connected. A new Blue Beetle movie synopsis reveals that Xolo Mariduea's Jaime Reyes has slightly aged up for his first feature film from DC. Maria Beetle | Your email address will not be published. She's going too far to go it alone. 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