The Break: Yui Kamiji, the World’s Most Competitive Tennis Player

Geek Pictures Inc. is set to release the documentary film “The Break: Yui Kamiji, the World’s Most Competitive Tennis Player” nationwide from Friday, October 18, 2024. The film follows the days of professional wheelchair tennis player Yui Kamiji, who has been ranked second in the world for six consecutive years, as she challenges the world.

The narration for this work will be handled by Natsuki Hanae, a highly active voice actor known for his roles in “Tokyo Ghoul”, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”, and “The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP”. The teaser visual and special trailer have also been released.

Geek Pictures Inc. launched the support project “YUI KAMIJI ROAD TO PARIS” in partnership with Uechi in January 2022. The project aims to develop the wheelchair tennis industry and promote parasports through various initiatives, including providing support for Uechi’s matches and editing videos, developing the official mascot character “Go! Karmy,” and collaborating with Uechi’s hometown, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

This film was planned and produced by Geek Pictures Inc., which followed Uechi closely for three years, shooting footage of her as an archival documentary. The film aims to convey her charm and increase support for the wheelchair tennis industry and parasports.

Story

The world’s most competitive tennis player

The battle to become the best in the world begins.

2022.

She was seen at Haneda Airport.

The destination is a European tour.

They will continue to play against each other while enjoying the local atmosphere.

However, there was one opponent that Yui Kamiji just couldn’t beat.

Dide Defloat.

Just one more step away.

That means we can’t become the best in the world.

It means we can’t win a gold medal.

Kamiji hated losing.

She hates to lose,

I didn’t want to lose again.

To achieve this, she changed the way she trained.

He began modifying wheelchairs.

Credits

Starring: Yui Kamiji

Narrator: Natsuki Hanae

Supervision: Masaaki Niiyama

Producer: Yuji Ozawa

Creative Director: Kana Koyama

Music: Melody Punch

Supervisor: Yuji Oki

Assistant Producer: Miho Masubuch

Planning and production: Geek Pictures

Production company: Geek Pictures

Distributor: Nikkatsu

Comments

Masaaki Niiyama (Supervision)

This film depicts the single-minded efforts of one athlete as she strives for a gold medal. Although Yui Kamiji boasts the brilliant achievement of being ranked second in the world, she is always smiling and has a warm personality that never forgets to be grateful to those around her. However, behind this is a fierce side that never compromises on herself.

We would be very happy if people could take even a little interest in the sport of wheelchair tennis through Uechi’s example and continue to support her in the future.

Yuji Ozawa (Producer)

Over the past two years, as I’ve gotten to know Kamiji Yui, I’ve come to discover her many charms.

I was also given a lot of courage. I won’t give up! I can do it! I’ll do it!

I would be delighted if I could convey the charm of Kamiji-san, who is someone who gently yet strongly supports people, to as many people as possible.

Profile of Yui Kamiji

Yui Kamiji is a professional wheelchair tennis player who has been ranked second in the world for six consecutive years. She is known for her determination and perseverance on the court, as well as her warm and grateful personality off the court.