Blonde, with blue eyes, and strikingly handsome, twenty-one year-old Toshiki Uryu, nominated as Japan's Best New Actor, Top Endorser, and Overall Japanese Phenomenon, could stand out from any crowd almost too easily. Paparazzi looked after his every move, and naughty escapades with different girls made the headlines; this gained him the womanizer reputation. A public celebrity, the young man won the admiration, and envy, for that matter, of almost, if not everyone, around him. Here is our interview with Japan's very controversial superstar.

Recently, your last film grossed up to 300 million dollars worldwide. In the next two weeks, your latest movie, Wings of the Unrequited, will have a world premiere. Do you feel any pressure, whatsoever, for this new movie to match the last one?

Toshiki Uryu: All my movies have there own distinct qualities. I don't want Wings of the Unrequited to match Suffering Angel, my last movie. I want it to surpass Suffering Angel. And I don't feel any pressure, whatsoever. What will be, will be. I trust my fans and all those who believe in my ability as an actor. In this business, the fans cultivate a star's identity; they give the star his light. They have the right to take it away.

Well said. You are one of those celebrities who give very great importance to their fans. However, this latest issue about you hitting a fan on the face seems to paint an irony.

TU: (chuckles) Yeah, it really is an irony. But it is not so, because it is not true. I hit a robber on the face. And I could never hit a lady on the face (laughs)!

Oh, so that sheds light on the issue. Does that mean all your fans are ladies?

TU: Ninety-nine point nine percent are.

Going back to Wings of the Unrequited, you were quoted as saying that this is by far the most challenging project you've ever done. Is it because you're starring with Overall Japanese Phenomenon nominees Kazuki Fuchoin and Jubei Kakei?

TU: That's one of the reasons. But the main reason is that for the first time, I would be portraying a gay role. I've never done it before. I've only kissed ladies.

How did it feel like?

TU: It was so surreal… so weird. But after watching the finished product, you know you're fulfilled.

You played a man who was very unsure of his feelings. Your character falls in love with both Jubei and Kazuki. In real life, who are these people to you?

TU: These people are two of the very few I trust in this business. They are very professional, dedicated to their job. They are extremely talented. Jubei can set boundaries between his public and private lives. He is very careful about everything, and he knows what he wants to protect, and uses all means to do so. Kazuki is very gentle and warm. And everyone can see how inhumanely beautiful he is. Both of them are good friends of mine.

How similar are you to your character in the film?

TU: Almost zero percent…my character, Hisagi Morisato, is an introvert. He's very secretive. His life is a secret in itself. I'm an open book. Everyone knows whom I've been with, and is looking forward to whom I'll be with. They know all my flings, my naughty episodes. And everyone knows I love the women (laughs).

(interview to be continued)