Star

Written by Yukio Mishima ‘Star’ is a short story and the book was originally published in 1960. The story is about Rikio Mizuno, a young actor disillusioned with fame and the film industry. He is adored by fans but is bullied by anxiety about his image and aging. The story analyzes the inauthenticity of Rikio’s public persona and the authenticity of Kayo.