Movie 「Sumikko Gurashi」an original costume “Sumikko” was revealed! Appearance of a new character….!

It was announced that Eguchi Yousuke will continue his role as Saitou Hajime in "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Final" (Released date: Jul. 3, 2020) and "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Beginning" (Released date: Aug. 7, 2020). It had been 8 years since the first work, but Eguchi Yousuki had commented about his role as Saito Hajime in this work, "I believe it will become an amazing movie (laugh)". "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Final" depicts the battle with the "series greatest foe", Enishi, who is the mysterious weapon dealer that controls the underground society of China Mainland and the person who delivered weapons and troops to Shishio Makoto. Furthermore, "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Beginning" will depict the story about Kenshin "cross wound" that remain a mystery up until now. As a commemoration to "Saitou Hajime's birthday" on Feb. 18, it was announced that Eguchi Yousuke will continue playing as the former Shinsengumi 3rd squad leader, Saitou Hajime. Eguchi had played Saitou since the first film and participated in all the series works. Sometimes he swings his sword as Kenshin's rival while othertimes he swings his sword as a Kenshin's reliable partner. As Saitou is a indispensable character in "Rurouni Kenshin", who will he point his sword at in "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Final" and "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Beginning"? Eguchi talked about Saitou, the character he has long acted as,"It is an honor to be able to play the same role for a long time. On the other hand, I am not able to escape from this character that had slowly build up until now, so it a pity that there won't be much freedom." Moreover, toward the shooting that took more than half a year, his proud confidence can be seen from this comment, "During that period, I must maintain my tense state which is difficult but once i think that all these scenes are connected, I believe it will become an amazing movie (laugh)". Regarding the shooting of "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Final" and "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Beginning" respectively, Eguchi replied while looking back, "I exerted a lot of effort. Since the time setting for "The Final" and "The Beginning" are totally different, I have to change the way to say the lines and also the tone of my voice." Followed by "The new era of Meiji from Bakumatsu, you will be able to see the change in Kenshin, Saitou and the world. I believe you will be surprised by the gap if you watch these two films one after another." which depict the trouble of Kenshin and Saitou in those two different era. "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Final" and "Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Beginning" will be released in theaters on Jul. 3, 2020 and Aug. 7, 2020 respectively. （C）Watsuki Nobuhiko／Shueisha（C）2020 Movie"Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter The Final/The Beginning" Production Committee

The latest film by Dreamworks, which produced "Shrek" and "The Boss Baby", will be released in Japan under the title of "Trolls Music ★ Power" (original title: TROLLS WORLD TOUR) in Oct. 2020. The colorful and ugly yet cute “Trolls”, which became a huge hit worldwide, starting from the United States, will bring laughter and happiness all over Japan with groovy music. The protagonist of "Trolls Music ★ Power" is Poppy, the Queen of the fairy "Trolls" who lives in Pop Village and loves songs, dance, and hugs. The village of Trolls used to flourish as a kingdom for a long time, but when Poppy finds out that they are but one of six different Troll tribes, each devoted to a different genre of music, her heart leaps with joy; "What a wonderful thing to know that there are Trolls who sing and dance differently from us!". In the meantime, Queen Barb of Rock Village starts to take over all the villages... Will Poppy be able to protect the world with their friends? It is a series featuring colorful and cute trolls who love singing and dancing. In the previous work "Trolls" (unreleased in Japan), the hit song "Can't Stop The Feeling" by Justin Timberlake, who was in charge of the theme song, dubbing, and also served as an executive producer for the film's music, was nominated for the 89th Academy Award for Best Original Song. In "Trolls Music ★ Power", the trolls will sing and dance on big hit numbers that everyone is familiar with regardless of generation, such as "One More Time" by Daft Punk, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by Scorpions, and "Wannabe" by Spice Girls. The film is directed by Walt Dohrn, who worked in the "Shrek" series and "SpongeBob". In addition, the role of the heroine Poppy, who love singing and dance, is played by Anna Kendrick, who has a high reputation for being Hollywood's No. 1 singer. The steady and a little shy Poppy's partner Branch is played by Justin Timberlake, who is seen as the king of pop with big hit numbers released one after another. Justin will also serve as an executive music producer following the previous film. “Trolls Music ★ Power” will be released nationwide in TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and others in Oct. 2020. A UNIVERSAL PICTURE (C) 2020 DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LCC.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Live-action "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" film will be released on May 15. Prior to the movie, a TV drama adaption will be aired from Apr. 2020, with a total of 6 episodes. The first visual with Saitou Asuka, Yamashita Mizuki, and Umezawa Minami from Nogizaka 46 dressed as the Eizouken trio was also released along with the announcement of additional cast members: Konishi Sakurako, Grace Ema, Fukumoto Riko, and Takashima Masahiro. "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" is based on the manga serialized by Oowara Sumito in "Monthly Spirits". It depicts three high school girls, who are creating animation and working towards their "greatest world", through a unique world setting. The TV drama adaption begins from Apr. 2020 on MBA/TBS Doramaism and other channels before the film, which will be released on May 15, 2020. The staff and cast members are the same as the film adaption: Saitou Asuka as Asakusa Midori, Yamashita Mizuki as Mizusaki Tsubame, and Umezawa Minami as Kanamori Sayaka. The first visual was also released to promote the film release and the TV drama broadcast. The Eizouken trio, Saitou Asuka as Asakusa Midori, Yamashita Mizuki as Mizusaki Tsubame, and Umezawa Minami as Kanamori Sayaka, are taped on to the wall along with the nix sign as if it's saying "Keep your hands off of these three!". They show expressions and poses which are different from what they show as the members of Nogizaka 46. Konishi Sakurako, Grace Ema, Fukumoto Riko, and Takashima Masahiro were announced as additional cast members. Each of their roles is: Konishi as Doutonbori Tooru the student council's president who is in charge of the budget of the club activities, Grace Ema as Sakaki Sowande the student council's secretary who is the power behind the throne, Fukumoto as Ashima Kyuu the student council's charge commander, and Takashima as Fujimoto-sensei who looks over Eizouken. The live-action "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" drama will be aired in MBS/TBS "Doramaism" from Apr. 5,2020 on MBS and Apr. 7 on TBS. The film adaption will be released on the weekend of the last TV drama episode, which is May 15. <Full comments are as below> 【Student council's president Doutonbori Tooru/Konishi Sakurako】 I love movies, dramas, anime, etc., and "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" smacked me right in the middle. When I read the original manga, I again realized that I love films because they can break the boundary between dreams and reality. This piece of work will make you believe in such powers. I will be acting as Doutonbori Tooru, head of the student council, and attempts to "put his hands on Eizouken". He is a loveable character with his own sense of justice and passion, so I hope you can find a part of him to like. In the drama adaption, unique club activities with enormous amounts of passion for various things. Their encounters are really funny and it was quite difficult not to laugh during the shooting. It was my first drama shooting, but the passion of the staff and cast members brightened up the set and made it very enjoyable even for me. Anyone who works hards towards what they love with all they've got is awesome! Please look forward to both the movie and the drama! 【Student council's secretary Sakaki Sowande/Grace Ema】 I fell in love with Sakaki Sowande's coolness when I read the original manga! Since it is my first professional acting experience, I was nervous I might screw her up when I got the role. On the other hand, I was also excited to see how the world of Eizouken would be depicted! The shooting was so fun that all my worries were blown away! I hope you will be able to see the warmth of the director and the other cast members. It was an honor to be a part of such a wonderful piece of work. Please look forward to seeing the "greatest world"! 【Student council's charge commander Ashima Kyuu/Fukumoto Riko】 Oowara-sensei's dreams and romantic sense live in the manga. It has a scary attraction that will drag you into its world. I feel much pressure in depicting this piece of work in live-action, but the excitement of being able to see the "greatest world" of the Dengeki trio grows bigger. Ashima aka the charge commander of Shibahama High School, who I played the role of, is the boss of the security department. Even the original manga hasn't focused on her, so I believe she is still a mystery to all of you. The director and I discussed the character and struggled from 0 to get her personality just right. I tried my best to portray the free-spirited Ashima, thinking of how to express her and what I could do to give her character. I really went wild in this film. Please look forward to seeing the student council... I mean "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!"! Film Adaption (C)"Eizouken" Live-action Film Strategy Meeting (C)2016 Oowara Sumito/Shogakukan Drama Adaption (C)"Eizouken" Live-action Drama Strategy Meeting (C)2016 Oowara Sumito/Shogakukan

Key Visuals from "Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel III. spring song" illustrated by character designer Takeuchi Takeshi have been unveiled. In conjunction, collaborations with Kobe Tourism Bureau on mid-March, and Mitsukoshi's Nihonbashi store from Mar. 20 to 22, were also announced. The 3rd round of key visuals was shown for the first time on a special show hosted by the voice actors Sugiyama Noriaki (Emiya Shirou) and Shitaya Noriko (Matou Sakura). The key visuals illustrated by character designer Takeuchi Takeshi will also be printed on file sleeves to be sold at theaters during the premiere of the movie, on Feb. 29. The 1st round of key visuals will also be available as ticket cards on the same date. It was also announced that there will be a collaboration Kobe's Tourism Bureau and Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi's store. The collaboration with the Kobe Tourism Bureau is scheduled to happen in mid-March. The collab illustration will feature Saber on the Kobe Ohashi(Kobe Great Bridge). Illustrations that feature Tohsaka Rin withKazamidori no Yakata(The Former Thomas House) and Matou Sakura with Uroko no Ie(Uroko House). For the collaboration with Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi's store in Tokyo, which will happen from Mar. 20 to 22, another illustration featuring the characters Matou Sakura and Tohsaka Rin will be displayed in the underground section of the Edozakura passageway. Illustrations of Saber and Kotomine Kirei are also planned. In both collaborations, there will be limited edition goods for sale. "Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel III. spring song" will be released on Mar. 28, 2020. An official radio show titled "Moshi, Watashi ga Radio wo Yattara, Yurusemasenka? III(Is it unforgivable if I did a radio broadcast? III)" is also set to be broadcast on Feb. 21. （C）TYPE-MOON・ufotable・FSNPC

"Sumikko Gurashi The Movie Tobidasu Ehon to Himitsu no Ko" (in theaters since Nov.8,2019) has ranked 1st place inthe domestic movie rankingand 2nd place in the overall ranking for 2 consecutive weeks. With a total of 334,980 audiences in 114 theaters, box office revenues have reached 405,092,800 JPY in two weeks.

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