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

The release of the live-action movie "Tokyo Revengers" that is based on the "Tokyo Revengers" manga, which is serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine", announced a postponement from the scheduled date of Oct. 9th, 2020. The reason for the postponement is the coronavirus infection spreading. We have also received a comment from director Hanabusa Tsutomu. "Tokyo Revengers" is a manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" by Wakui Ken, who is famous for "Shinjuku Swan". In addition to the live-action movie, TV anime series have also been announced. The explanation of the postponement that has been published on the official website says: "It is a result of repeated studies of countermeasures to the domestic situation caused by the spread COVID-19". The new release date will be announced as soon as it is decided. <Full comments are below> Director Hanabusa Tsutomu It took a long time to go between past and present Takemichi, shooting Mikey and Dragon, shooting Naoto, disturbing Kisaki... I'm really sorry! Everyone who is looking forward to the release, please wait a little longer for the release! C) Wakui Ken / Kodansha

A part of a special segment, "Scene Select Visual Commentary" featuring Deku and Bakugo Katsuki's voice actors, Yamashita Daiki and Okamoto Nobuhiko from the Plus Ultra version of "My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising" Blu-ray & DVD set to go on sale on 15 Jul. 2020 onward has just been revealed. Horikoshi Kouhei, the original manga artist of the work, was a supervising director and character artist for "My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising". The climax of the movie came from one of the ideas he had for the last battle in the original work and commented that, "In a way, this can be taken as BNHA's ending". In "Scene Select Visual Commentary", voice actors that play Deku and Bakugo (Yamashita Daiki and Okamoto Nobuhiko) watch "highlight" scenes from the movie and comment on their thoughts on their characters as well as some secret post recording gossip. This is a special talk that can only be found in this segment. The released footage features a few snippets from the special edition of the movie and shows them talking passionately and more in depth about "My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising". "My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising"'s Blu-ray & DVD goes on sale on 15 Jul. 2020. The Plus Ultra version that contains the "Scene Select Visual Commentary" is priced at 7,800JPY (tax excl.) for Blu-ray and 6,800JPY (tax excl.) for DVD. (C) Horikoshi Kouhei/Shueisha・My Hero Academia Production Committee

The new release date of "Movie Version Violet Evergarden", which had announced a postponement of its release in Apr. 2020, was moved to Sep. 18, 2020. At the same time, a promo of this work was also released. Comments from the production committee, about the decision on the release date, have been revealed, "We hope you will join us and enjoy the work when it's open to the public. Thank you for your cooperation." A trailer, which was also released, shows the figure of Violet Evergarden, who continues to write in a world where there is no important person. The "Movie Version Violet Evergarden" will be released on Sep. 18, 2020. (C) Akatsuki Kana/Kyoto Animation/Violet Evergarden Production Committee

The anime "Vic the Viking", which is based on children's literature and the motif for Oda Eiichiro's "ONE PIECE", will make an appearance on the big screen. It will be released nationwide from October 2, 2020. Itou Sairi will be doing the voice of the main character, Vic. "Vic the Viking" is based on the children's literature series, the "Little Viking" by Swedish author Runer Jonsson. In Japan, a TV animation co-produced with the help of Germany and was broadcast from 1972 to 1974. It had a maximum audience rating of 20.5%. The story this time is a completely new original story that reveals the secret of a magic sword that turns anything it touches into gold. In order to save Vic's beloved mother Ylba, her companion, her father and pirate Harvar, and her go on a big adventure. As part of the main staff, Eric Kaz, who participated in the TV series "Vic The Viking" which became popular in 2013 and was a remake of the European series "Small Viking Vicke", and Timo Bernhard who works include "SING", "Pet"and "Despicable Me 3", have been named as the director/scriptwriter and animation director respectively. Itou Sairi will play the voice of the main character, Vic, in this movie. She is very enthused to be chosen for the role of Vic's voice. "Vic the Viking" will be released at Aeon Cinemas and other locations nationwide from Oct. 2, 2020 . <A full transcript follows> [Comment from Itou Sairi, playing the part of Vic] It was decided that I would play the role of the voice of Vic this time, and I'm full of both tension and excitement at the same time. It is such a memorable work where people around me, such as my mother and others of that generation who saw it when they were young, can feel the excitement of those days again! I will also do my best to create a wide range of fun for the children of the current generation as well as people of my generation! Please look forward to what adventures the wise and courageous Vic will have to overcome as various crises and adventures unfold! （C） 2019 Studio 100 Animation - Studio 100 Media GmbH - Belvision

"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.

"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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