September 12, 2019 By: MoA (Translated by シャア・アズナブル ), 876 views
Movie 「Sumikko Gurashi」an original costume “Sumikko” was revealed! Appearance of a new character….!
Main visuals the “Sumikkos” wearing their original outfits from『Sumikko Gurashi Movie: The Popping Picture Book and Secret Child』was released. The key visuals show the key characters from the story and a new character named “Hiyoko?”
Main visuals the “Sumikkos” wearing their original outfits from『Sumikko Gurashi Movie: The Popping Picture Book and Secret Child』was released. The key visuals show the key characters from the story and a new character named “Hiyoko?”
「Sumikko Gurashi」 are popular characters introduced back in 2012 by San-X Co,. Ltd. that made 「Tarepanda」 and 「Rilakkuma」The movie features a bunch of characters each with their own distinct personalities like “Shirokuma” who hates the cold, “Pengin?” who doesn’t have self-confidence, “Tonkatsu”who wastes food(?!), “Neko”who is very shy.
The animated movie 『Sumikko Gurashi Movie: The Popping Picture Book and Secret Child』features a brand new story entirely “supervised by the Sumikko Gurashi Production Team”. The story follows the adventures of the Sumikkos after being sucked into a picture book, featuring a new adorable character.
The aforementioned main visuals features the Sumikkos wearing original movie costumes that were not shown previously in the teaser trailers.
The film features Sumikkos being trapped in a picture book along with some stunning background visuals, with a brand new character named「Hiyoko？」 appearing mid-way.
『Sumikko Gurashi Movie: The Popping Picture Book and Secret Child』will be a nation-wide roadshow from November 8th. Moreover this time, the second movie ticket release date was specially announced to be on September 20th.
【Sukkomi Gurashi Movie Information】
Title :Sumikko Gurashi Movie: The Popping Picture Book and Secret Child
Public Notation: Nation-wide roadshow on November 8th(Fri)
【Movie Staff Information】
Source Material:San-X
Director:Mankyu
Screewriter:Takashi Tsunoda (Europe Plan)
Art Director:Kaori Hino
Animation Production:Fan Works
Distribution:Asmik Ace
（C）2019 Japan Sumikko Gurashi Association Movie Club
A collaboration poster of "New Gods: Nezha Reborn", released on February 26, 2021, and "White Snake", which a dubbed version will be released in summer 2021, has been released. A special video in which the owner of the Precious Jade Workshop, one of the main characters of "White Snake", talks about "New Gods: Nezha Reborn" was also released.
"New Gods: Nezha Reborn" is a film produced by Light Chaser Animation Studios, which worked on "White Snake", a movie that reached over 7 billion JPY in box office revenue in China. It gained attention all over the world and was nominated for the WIP category in the 2020 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Also, a Japanese dubbed version of "White Snake" is scheduled to be released in summer 2021. The cast members include Sakuma Daisuke (Snow Man), Mimori Suzuko, Sugita Tomokazu, Yuuki Aoi, and Sakura Ayane.
The newly released video was created as a celebration of the release of "New Gods: Nezha Reborn" in China. It is a gorgeous video in which the owner of the Precious Jade Workshop, one of the main characters of "White Snake" who has two faces, a girl and a fox, talks about "New Gods: Nezha Reborn" and even shows off a sexy dance.
In the collaboration poster, Li Yunxiang, the hero of "New Gods: Nezha Reborn", and Blanca, the heroine of "White Snake", are drawn in a spiral with a delicate touch, and in the middle, sits Nezha, the protective deity of Yunxiang, with a powerful presence. "Seken ni Mitomerarezutomo Konse wo Muda ni Shinai" (We won't waste our lives even if no one accepts us) is an important line for both titles.
"New Gods: Nezha Reborn" is released on February 26, 2021, and the Japanese dubbed version of "White Snake" is scheduled to be released in summer 2021.
(C) Light Chaser Animation Studios
"Otoppe", a program for kids that has been broadcast for five years, will be released as a musical movie for the first time. The title will be "Otoppe Movie: Papa Don't Cry", and it will be released this fall. The trailer and visual have been revealed as well.
”Otoppe" is a program for kids that depicts the funny life of Shina, who wants to become a top DJ in the world, and "Otoppe", mysterious creatures that were born out of sound, under the theme of "listening observation".
The catchy songs and dances that are in the program are also popular, and the related videos have recorded over 150 million views. The program receives support from both children and adults.
The protagonist of "Otoppe Movie: Papa Don't Cry" is Otoppe Windy, known as the laziest wind in the Otoppe Town.
Windy names a baby, who appears out of nowhere and resembles himself, "Lil (provisional)", and brings her up.
Even though Windy struggles with a regular life and taking care, he gradually reaches out to her. However, Lil has some secret...
Iguchi Yuka will play Windy, Kuno Misaki will play DJ Shina, Nishijima Hidetoshi will play Westy, and Inagaki Kuremi, who was chosen on the audition, will play a mysterious baby Otoppe Lil. The director is Ushiku Takashi, the scenario will be handled by Mukouda Kunihiko, and the music will be handled by Yoshida Isao.
"Otoppe Movie: Papa Don't Cry" will be released in the fall of 2021.
Iguchi Yuka as Windy
FInally, Otoppe will be released as a movie! And it will be a musical!! Byu-byu-!!?? Is the protagonist Windy!!!? Byu wa-!!!!! I am surprised and excited at the same time! It has been broadcast for five years, and I am so glad. Thank you very much. I will play Windy, who is very expressive, blowing around, and pleasing everyone, with all of my effort. I hope everyone becomes full of smiles after watching the movie. There will be many songs that you cannot help hamming! Please look forward to it!
Kuno Misaki as Shina
I have been recording, hoping that many children watch Otoppe, so I am so glad that it will be released as a movie. I am already excited to see Windy performing. I hope a lot of people get to know Otoppe through this movie.
Inagaki Kuremi as Lil
When I watched 'Otoppe' on TV when I was six years old, I immediately became a fan of the songs, and sang 'Uki-Uki Otoppe' many times. I learned that different things had different sounds, and I looked for Otoppe in my house using an app. I was thinking what kind of sound each thing makes, and surprised to listen to some of them for the first time. I wanted to go to Otoppe Town, and I am so glad that my dream will come true as Lil-chan. I am really excited. I love the songs of Otoppe as I cannot help singing them once I hear them. I cannot wait to watch the movie in the theater.
Nishijima Hidetoshi as Westy
Otoppe will finally become a movie! I am so glad. How is the adventure of the characters going to be with their unique worldview? It will be a great work for sure. I will try with all my effort so that kids can enjoy the wonderful movie.
Ushiku Takashi as the Director
I have been involved in Otoppe through scenario writing and ending for the TV series, and YouTube videos. I am glad and very nervous to be a director of this movie. As we are in a difficult time, we will make our best effort more than ever to create a cheerful, enjoyable, but sometimes mysterious musical movie, being true to Otoppe. Please look forward to it!
(C)2021 'Otoppe Movie: Papa Don't Cry' Production Committee
(C)MHK / Otoppe Machi Yakuba
The new visual of "Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet", which will be released on April 16, 2021, after being postponed for one year, has been revealed. Also, it was announced that the new trailer will be released on March 3.
"Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet" is the 24th movie of the "Detective Conan" movie series.
The story begins where "Vacuum Superconducting Magnetic Levitation Railway", a train invented for the world's largest sports festival "WSG- World Sports Games"'s opening ceremony, gets involved in an unexpected case. In the background of the incident, there is Akai Shuuichi, and other FBI officers waiting for his orders...
The new visual depicts the gathering of the Akai Family, which is the key person in the main story, such as Akai Shuichi, Mary, Sera Masumi, and Haneda Shukichi. The visual is made up of the cut-scenes from the movie and the desperate expression of the injured Conan in the fire give off an impact impression.
Also, it was decided that the new trailer of the movie that can only be seen at the end of the "Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi", currently available in theatre, will have a premium release at 9:00 PM, on March 4, on YouTube. It is a 90 seconds trailer that is filled with various new cut-scenes together with the theme song "Eien no Fuzai Shoumei" by Tokyo Jihen.
"Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet" will be released in nationwide theatres on April 16, 2021. The early bird tickets will be on sale from March 6.
(C) Aoyama Gosho/ Detective Conan Production Committee
As a part of Studio Chizu's 10th-anniversary commemoration project, "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", which reached its 15th anniversary in 2021, will be played at nationwide 4DX theatres from April 2, 2021.
Director Hosoda Mamoru reconstructed the novel by Tsutsui Yasutaka into an anime film in 2006. The high-school girl Makoto uses her power to time leap to redo her past and finds the meaning of the irreplaceable time of her life.
It was only screened at 6 theatres and the reputation gradually spread across the country, recording an exceptional long-run of over eight months.
As a commemoration project of the 10th anniversary of "Studio Chizu", established by director Hosoda Mamoru, "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" will be played at 4DX theatres. The animation that depicts the fresh feeling of a summer of a teenager and brilliantly expressed time leaping is powered up by 4DX.
"The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4DX" will be screened at nationwide 4DX theatres for a limited time from April 2, 2021.
A new Ichiban Kuji lottery of "Sumikko Gurashi" will be released. Exclusive sales at Family Marts and certain Sumikko Gurashi shops will start from February 26.
The lineup includes items under the latest "Sumikko Gurashi" theme, "The Mysterious Bunny's Garden".
Prizes A to D are bunny styled "Shirokuma", "Penguin?", "Neko", and "Tokage" . "Shirokuma" wears pastel pink pants, "Penguin?" wears yellow, "Neko" wears orange, and "Tokage" wears pastel blue, along with bunny ears and a flower crown. The plushies are roughly 25cm tall with plenty of volume and are soft to the touch.
The Sumikko's in bunny style ride teacups for the E-prize "Tea Time Charm", and the rest of the prizes (F to H) are a "Dessert Bowl", "Stock Container", and "Hand Towel".
The Last-One Prize, which you can get by drawing the last lot, is "Tonkatsu & Ebifurai No Shippo Bunny Henshin Plushie".
"Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi ~he Mysterious Bunny's Garden~" is priced at 650 JPY per draw (tax included). Sales begin on Friday, February 26, 2021.
(C) 2021 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
The "Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen", where the teachers and headmaster are handled by the characters of "Sumikko Gurashi", has open online.
"Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen" is an online school where you can access anytime from your smartphone or PC. There is no age restriction, so anyone can enjoy this.
After taking a simple test upon admission, you will be divided into a random class and your teacher will be one of the Sumikko Gurashi's characters ("Shirokuma", "Penguin?", "Tonkatsu", "Neko", or "Tokage").
"Sumikko Gurashi" will upload videos of the lessons and educational visits regularly. Various user interactive events, such as regular online tests and school events, are planned, and limited goods are available at the school store.
"Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen" can be accessed online and the admission information is available on the official website.
（C）2020 SAN-X CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
"Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: Tobidasu Ehon to Himutsu no Ko" was a big hit as it has attracted 1.22 million viewers and the 2nd "Sumikko Gurashi" movie has been decided. The celebration illustration by the original author, Yokomizo Yuri has been revealed.
"Sumikko Gurashi" is a slightly negative yet unique character, like the "Shirokuma" who is sensitive to cold; "Penguin?" who lacks confidence; an uneaten (?) "Tonkatsu"; a shy "Neko"; and "Tokage," who is hiding his nature, that has won an award in the grand prix of "Nihon Character Taisho 2019" (Japan Character Award 2019).
Their debut on the big screen "Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: Tobidasu Ehon to Himutsu no Ko" has received support from people of all ages and genders as it has caused a storm in the social media as "a family oriented anime work that will make not only children but adults to cry ".
It was a big hit as it ranked in the first place in term of satisfaction in "Yahoo! Movie", first place in "Filmarks First Release Day Satisfaction Ranking", first place in "Pia Movie First Release Day Satisfaction", and it has also recorded a total of 1.22 million viewers.
This storm has also spread to oversea as it was released sequentially to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand in summer 2020. Especially for Taiwan as it has occupied 47% share of the Taiwan nationwide theatres in the first weekend and has taken the first place. Despite the threat of Covid-19, it was still released and it took the 2nd place in term of the Japanese movie that were released this year where the first place is "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train". It currently has a long screening period.
As the movie was decided to be released in Singapore in November 19 and the release in other Southeast Asia countries are being scheduled sequentially.
The announcement on the 2nd "Sumikko Gurashi" movie was made in November 8, 2020 as part of the 1st anniversary of "Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: Tobidasu Ehon to Himutsu no Ko" since its release.
Along with the announcement, the original author Yokomizo Yuri's celebration illustration has been revealed. The illustration of the Sumikkos celebrating lively on the announcement of the 2nd movie is filled with a slight warmness.
The 2nd "Sumikko Gurashi" movie is scheduled to be released nationwide in 2021. Do look forward to the upcoming announcements.
A collaboration cafe based on "Sumikko Gurashi" called "Sumikko Gurashi Mole's House Café" will be open from Nov. 6, 2020 until Jan. 17, 2020 at Harajuku, Tokyo. Menu best suits for SNS posts and original goods will be lined up at the café.
"Sumikko Gurashi: Mole's House Café" is a collaboration café based on a lovely theme which said, "Mole, who loves to collect treasures, is not good at cleaning his room. Therefore, he asks for help from Sumikko and a nice room will be completed".
Under the concept of "Collaboration café where you enjoy together with Sumikko visiting Mole's house", other than multiple cute menu suits the best for SNS and unique dish that naturally makes you smile, a relaxing drink will be provided.
The original goods at the café, including a collectible acrylic stand, sanitized facial mask case, and other goods, will be sold at the café as well.
"Sumikko Gurashi: Mole's House Café" will be open from Nov. 6, 2020 until Jan. 17, 2021 at "HARAJUKU BOX Café & Space" located in Harajuku, Tokyo. An advanced reservation is required for the visit. More information is at the special webpage.
(C) 2020 San-X Co., Ltd. All Right Reserved.
The 2nd PV for TV anime Ahiru no Sora has been released and features the passionate plays of a freakishly tall basketball club member. Broadcasting information was released at the same time. The series will be aired on TV Tokyo’s channel 6 starting on October 2nd.
「Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver.」 piloted by Kujo Kyoya in 『Gundam Build Divers』 gets a gunpla kit with a scale of 1/144(HG). Currently available for pre-order on Premium Bandai.
「BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!」 and its 4th tie-up with Lawson as of September the 3rd, has been revealed. The campaign is to give out a limited quantity of originals goods which will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis
From TV anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind" comes blazers and pants (slacks) which can be worn together as business suits inspired by Giorno Giovanna and Bruno Bucciarati. Pre-orders are available at "Premium Bandai" until Dec. 26, 2019.
Movie “Kimetsu no Yaiba : Demon Slayer” Infinity Train arc decided to be released on 2020. The new teaser and visual has been released on the 2nd info.
“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation”, which had been announced to be animated, was decided to be broadcast as TV anime in 2020. In addition, the first visual depicting the four main characters and a PV by the new animation production company “Studio Bind” established for this work were released.
