> I haven't seen Battle Royale -- has anyone here seen it?  Opinions?  I 
know 

Funny but very dark.

> Anyway, I saw the cast list and saw that Miyamura Yuko is in BR.  Is 
this the 
> same person as the seiyuu Miyamura Yuko?  Who does she play?

Yup, it's her. She plays the genki person appearing on the TV explaining 
the battle rules. Perfect role for her. ^_^