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

The main trailer has been revealed from the anime film "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish"(to be released on Dec. 25), which is based on a youthful love story novel written by Tanabe Seiko. Tt has also been revealed for the first time that Eve will perform an inserted song '心海' as well as the theme song. In addition, it has also been announced that Moriyama Shintarou and Lily, a comedy duo Mitorizu, joined as guest voice actors. "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish" depicts a story about a dreamer Josee, who lives her life stuck in a wheelchair and spends most of her days reading and painting, encounters a college student Tsuneo, who pursues his dream, and decides it's time to face the real world with him. The main trailer features the comic scene that Tsuneo is always given impossible demands and twisted around Josee's little finger. On the other hand, Tsuneo's line 'She is alone.' also tells the loneliness that Josee, who usually behaves selfishly, is feeling. Josee is becoming depressed to see the words 'Dream is dream.　Reality is reality.' and 'It's nothing but a superstition that dreams come true.', but Tsuneo takes her to see various worlds, saying 'You want to see by yourself, don't you?' While an inserted song by Eve '心海', which has been revealed for the first time, is playing, Josee shows various expressions from crying, sulking, to struggling in the middle of the trailer, but at the end she shows a big smile. Does it imply their bright future? It will make you more and more curious about the end. In addition, it has also been announced that Moriyama Shintarou and Lily, a comedy duo Mitorizu, joined as guest voice actors. Moriyama played the role of Nishida, the store manager of the diving shop, where Tsuneo is working part-time, and Lily played the role of a station staff. It will be their first time doing an anime dubbing session,, so please look forward to seeing their performance. The anime film "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish" will be released on Dec. 25. （C）2020 Seiko Tanabe / KADOKAWA/ Josee Project

Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, which has been nominated for an Academy Award for all of its features, has released the trailer and poster visual for "WolfWalkers" (Oct. 30), which features the main theme song by Aurora from "Frozen 2". "WolfWalkers" is based on the legend of the Wolf Walker, which has been handed down in the Irish town of Kilkenny since the Middle Ages, where it is said that humans turn into a wolf when they sleep. One day, Robin, the protagonist with a hunter father, becomes friends with Mebh, a "Wolf Walker" who is a healer and a human and a wolf in one body and heals wounds using her magical powers. Robin's promise to Mebh unexpectedly puts her father in a difficult position, but she is brave enough to follow the path she believes in. The trailer for the film, which has just been released, depicts the interaction between humans and wolves in a beautiful world and part of the mysterious story that unfolds. The film depicts the dazzling friendship of girls, the ugly discrimination of adults, the coexistence of humans and animals, warnings about the destruction of nature, and the love of family, all of which can be enjoyed by adults as well as children. Aurora, a new generation of Norwegian songstresses, leads the audience to a world far removed from reality with her clear and transparent voice. The poster for the film was also unveiled, featuring the characters Robin, Mebh, and the wolves in colorful and unique drawings. We can expect to see a mysterious story and a highly creative and entertaining fantasy that is uniquely Irish. "WolfWalkers" opens at YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA and other theaters nationwide on Oct. 30. (C) WolfWalkers 2020

From "The Legend of Hei: Boku ga Erabu Mirai (The Legend of Hei: The Future that I Choose)" (to be released on Nov. 7, 2020), the main trailer, poster and news about the theme song, have been revealed. The purchase benefit for the 2nd advanced ticket sale has also been announced. "The Legend of Hei: Boku ga Erabu Mirai" is an anime movie that was produced by MTJJ, a Chinese manga artist and director, and HMCH Studio. It became popular after its online anime series was released on a streaming website on Mar. 17, 2011, and it has developed to represent Chinese anime works. The movie that was released after that became a big hit and made 315 million CNYn (about 4.9 billion JPY) at the box office. In Japan, its Japanese subtitled version was released in Sep. 2020. Even though it was shown in small scale, it received praise from anime fans, and other people involved in anime. Finally in Nov. 2020, its Japanese dubbed version will be released nationwide. The cast include Hanazawa Kana as Xiaohei, a black cat monster, who was forced out of his home by humans, Sakurai Takahiro, Miyano Mamoru, Saitou Souma, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, Sugita Tomokazu, Toyosaki Aki, Minase Inori, Cho, Otsuka Hochu, Ugaki Misato, and others. The trailer that was released this time features Xiaohei, a black cat monster, who was forced out of his home by humans, making his own path as he is struggling between humans' and monsters' life, through meeting various monsters and humans. Please do not miss the battle scene that the movie highlights. 'Unity', the first single of LMYK after she made her major debut, has been chosen as the theme song, and is played in the trailer as well. The song was produced by the legendary production team Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis that have also written for Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, and Utada Hikaru. "The Legend of Hei: Boku ga Erabu Mirai" will be released on Nov. 7. Starting on Oct. 16, the 2nd advanced ticket sale will be on sale priced at 1,500 JPY (tax included). If you purchase it, you will be given a clear ticket holder as a benefit. Please check out the official website for more information. LMYK I was attracted by the characters and story full of kindness and hope. It features serious topics such as symbiosis of humans and animals, and environmental destruction, but on the other hand, it depicts love for friends, and their never-give-up attitude subtly and unapologetically portrayed. I was moved by such a composition, which played an essential for me to produce the theme song for the Japanese dubbed version. Everyone is different, so we clashed with each other. However, we are not special. We all are looking in the same direction, and we all are pursuing a place that can feel comfortable. Xiaohei is innocently growing up in a world, where there is no right answer, and he made me realize that. I am so honored that 'Unity' was chosen as the theme song for this work with wonderful animation and story. Conflict and harmony are two sides of the same coin. However, I believe that this movie and song will be an opportunity to bring about a huge change. （C）Beijing HMCH Anime Co.,Ltd

To commemorate the release of "Bem Movie: Become Human" (currently being screened in nationwide theatres), the climatic PV that reveals the main plot has been released. This work is the movie of the TV anime "BEM", broadcasted in 2019 and was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of "Humanoid Monster Bem". The climatic PV depicts Manstoll, Bem’s superior at the company "Draco Chemical" standing in front of Bem, who dreamed of "Living and dying just like a human". Bem had chosen to fight and abandoned his human appearance to prevent others from using his "Humanoid Monster" ability. The detective Sonia comfort Bem, who had made a difficult decision. Bem, Bela, and Belo battling against Manstoll, who had turned into a huge dragon-like appearance. What's the objective of Manstoll? What's the result of the battle? Also, will their wish of "To become a human" be granted... "Bem Movie: Become Human", the "Humanoid Monster's Last Chapter" that is depicted magnificently, is currently being screened in nationwide theatres. （C）ADK EM/ Bem Movie Production Committee

Christmas cakes decorated in the characters from "Kamen Rider Saber", "Healin' Good Pretty Cure", "Mashin Sentai Kiramager", and "Sumikko Gurashi", are now available. Pre-orders will begin at "Premium Bandai" and cake shops around Japan from the end of Sep. The product "Chara Deco Christmas" is Christmas version for decoration cake series "Chara Deco". Line-up for this year includes, "Kamen Rider Saber", "Healin'Good Pretty Cure", "Mashin Sentai Kiramager", and "Sumikko Gurashi". Decoration cakes are wrapped in the films and picks inspired from each title, and stored in the cake box decorated in the characters. A special gift comes with the cake will provide an opportunity to take a picture together with the character through a free app called "Surprise Picture". Picture frames come with 2 choices of a regular frame or a Christmas frame. (Sumikko Gurashi version is not available) A toy in original design only available in Chara Deco makes a special sound when used together with toys sold separately. "Chara Deco Christmas Kamen Rider Saber", "Chara Deco Christmas Healin'Good Pretty Cure", and "Chara Deco Christmas Mashin Sentai Kiramager" are available at Chara Deco Shop at "Premium Bandai" and supermarkets, convenience stores, and cake shops around Japan in open price. Pre-orders begin from the end of September. "Chara Deco Christmas Sumikko Gurashi Neko" is priced at 3,700 JPY (tax excluded) and pre-orders begin from the end of Sep. at Aeon related stores. (C) Ishimori Production, TV Asahi, ADK, EM, Toei

From "Sumikko Gurashi the Movie", a simultaneous viewing program "Watch at Home Sumicco Movie Summer Vacation Screening" will be held. It will start Aug. 8, 2020. "Sumikko Gurashi the Movie" is an animation movie based on San-X original characters that had been released on the big screen in Nov. 2019. With a wide range of fans from children to adults, the number of viewers has exceeded 1.2 million. After the release in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand in the summer of 2020, the story has been spreading around the world. At the screening event to be held this time, everyone will start watching at the same time on Blu-ray, DVD, or streaming. In this project, you can share your thoughts, support, and status on SNS while enjoying and watching the program together. Many elementary and junior high schools are out during the summer vacation, and so broadcast will start at 8:00 pm on Aug. 8 because this year is a Sumikko Gurashi's 8th anniversary. Also, to promote the screening, illustrations drawn by Sumikko Gurashi's original artist, Yomikozo Yuri (San-X), have arrived. Sumikko and the others have shown enjoying the movie in their respective ways in front of the monitor. "Watch at Home Sumicco Movie Summer Vacation Screening" broadcast will start at 8:00 P.M. on Aug. 8, 2020. (C) 2019 Japan Sumikko Gurashi Association Film Club

"Sumikko Gurashi" appears in the latest work of Ichiban Kuji (character lottery). It includes collectibles such as stuffed animals and figure charms that were developed under the theme of "Donut shop". It will be limited released from Jun. 27, 2020, at FamilyMart and Sumikko Gurashi shops. This product is the Ichiban Kuji (character lottery) that uses the "Sumikko Gurashi" latest theme "Donuts shop". Top class includes large stuffed animals are "Shiro Kuma," "Penguin," "Tonkatsu," and "Lizard," dressed up as donut clerk. The stuffed toys are about 30 cm and give a feeling of softness. Also, for the lower grade classes, a donut-like figure charm with a small Sumikko companion, Miniko, riding on a Sumikko donut, a takeaway donut charm, a "Tableware collection", using the art theme of this time, "Towel collection" and popular items are available. The last prize that comes when you take the last lottery ticket is a "Cat clerk's stuffed toy" about 30 cm size. “Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi - How about Donuts?” will be on sale from Jun. 27, 2020, only at FamilyMart and Sumikko Gurashi shops. (C)2020 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

The wagashi (Japanese Confectionary) model after "Shirokuma" and "Penguin?" from "Sumikko Gurashi" are here. It will be released as a new product under the wagashi series "TabeMas", and it will be available at nationwide Family Mart from Mar. 24, 2020. The item is the new product under the character wagashi brand "Taberareru Mascot" (Edible Mascot) short for "TabeMas". The featured characters of "Sumikko Gurashi", which was expressed as a wagashi, are the lonely and sensitive to cold "Shirokuma" and "Penguin?" who is not sure whether he is a penguin. Their new get-up is "Shirokuma" holding a sakura in its hand while "Penguin?" is wearing a sakura crown. Both of them are holding their hands in front while standing still with their small round and cute eyes. Moreover, the highlight of each character is that it was expressed as a plump "Narikiri". The filling is strawberry flavor (Shirokuma) and custard flavor (Penguin?), and it will leave a delicate aftertaste which is wagashi's uniqueness. "TabeMas Sumikko Gurashi" ~Spring is the time to view the Sakura~" is priced at 369 JPY (tax excluded). It will be available at the chill dessert corner of the nationwide Family Mart from Mar. 24, 2020. （C）2020 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.