The 2nd Info Movie “Kimetsu no Yaiba : Demon Slayer” Debuted! Will be Released in 2020

The second series of the wafers with an illustration card of popular scenes of Tanjirou and Zenitsu from the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba" has appeared. The sales will begin from May 25, 2020, at various snack stores in Japan. All cards have Japanese style watermarks that are finished with silver reflection and special print on the front side. By lining up all 35 types of cards, starting with Tanjirou and Nezuko, the popular scenes of characters connect like a picture-scroll. This design adds high collectible values to the product. Also, the backside of the card includes scenes and lines of characters that are related to the front side. A variety of valuable illustrations are included, making the content a "must-see" for the fans. "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Card Wafers 2" is priced at 120 JPY (Tax excl.). It is available from May 25 at snack stores such as supermarkets and convenience stores in Japan. (C) Gotoge Koyoharu / Shueisha・ANIPLEX・ufotable

Basing on the "Weekly Shonen Jump", a comic magazine which released "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" and "One Piece" to the world, goo ranking researched "Jump manga which taught you the important things of life" and announced the result. The 3rd place was "Dragon Ball", the battle adventure manga by Toriyama Akira serialized from 1984 to 11955. The protagonist Son Goku and his friends go on an adventure to find the secret treasure "Dragon Ball", which grants your wish if all 7 Dragon Balls were collected by one man. There are several quotes born from a slice of life and fighting scenes by strong opponents. The 2nd place was "Slam Dunk", the basketball manga by Inoue Takehiko was serialized from 1990 to 1996. The story depicts basketball beginner Sakuragi Hanamichi entering the basketball of his high school and blooming talents together with his teammates. This manga also created many great lines, but "If you give up, the game is already over" is especially famous, and it can be applied not only in sports but also in other scenes of life. The honorable 1st place was "This is the Police Station in Front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward", the comedy manga by Akimoto Osamu 40 years from1976 to 2016. The protagonist Ryoutsu Kankichi always surprises others around him with unexpected actions for a police officer, but his words and actions are always filled with his wisdom and experiences and somewhat point out the reality. Because he cares and faces others with respect, several readers had learned a lesson from him. Also in this ranking, 4th place was "Hanano Keiji-Beyond the Crowd", 5th was "One Piece", 6th was "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", 7th was "NARUTO", 8th was "Fist of the North Star", 9th was "Haikyu!!" and 10th place was "Barefoot Gen". Goo ranking lists the manga up to 60th place.

9 items such as PERSON'S T-shirts have appeared from the TV anime "Demon Slayer". Pre-orders are available at ARMA BIANCA from May 10, 2020. The items in 9 categories of PERSON'S with names and motifs such as Kamado Tanjiro, Kamado Nezuko, Agatsuma Zenitsu, Hashibira Inosuke, Tomioka Giyu have appeared this time. For each item such as T-shirts, hoodies, coach jackets, sweatpants, tote bags, notebook type smartphone cases, 1-pocket pass cases, mugs, and clear files, some types of Tanjiro, Nezuko Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Giyu are prepared. Each item has expressed the imaged motifs with a touch that is unique to PERSON'S. They are designed with a mixture of "Demon Slayer" and PERSON'S. The prices for each item are as follows; 4,500 JPY (tax excluded) for "PERSON'S T-shirt", 6,980 JPY (tax excluded) for "PERSON'S Hoodie", 9,800 JPY (tax excluded) for "PERSON'S Coach Jacket", 6,480 JPY (tax included) for "PERSON'S Sweatpants", 3,000 JPY (tax excluded) for "PERSON'S Tote Bag", 4,000 JPY (tax excluded) for "PERSON'S Notebook Type Smartphone Case", 2,000 JPY (tax excluded) for "PERSON'S 1-pocket Pass Case", 1,800 JPY (tax excluded) for "PERSON'S Mug", 450 JPY (tax excluded) for "PERSON'S Plastic File". Pre-orders are available at ARMA BIANCA from May 10, 2020.

It was decided that the 3rd series of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Kaze no Michishirube(The guidepost of the Wind)" will be released on Jul. 3 by JUMP j BOOKS. This is the 3rd short story series after the 1st series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Shiawase no Hana (The Happiness Flower)", and 2nd series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Katahane no Chou (Single Winged Butterfly)". The past of the wind pillar Shinazugawa Sanemi is revealed throught this book. The young boy, Sanemi gambled on everything to kill the demon as he didn't know the existence of the Nichirin Blade and the Demon Slayer Corp. After his encounter with the Demon Slayer Corp swordsman, Kumeno Masachika, he was led to the Demon Slayer Corp. After Sanemi opened his heart to the optimistic and carefree Masachika, he worked hard together with him while aiming to become a "Pillar". On a certain day, there was an accident where people kept disappearing at a certain mansion, then when the two of them headed toward there to investigate.... In volume 19 of the original work, there is a small episode regarding Shinazugawa Sanemi's encounter with the Demon Slayer Corp swordsman, Kumeno Masachika and how he becomes a pillar, but the novel will depicts it in details. Other than that, the episode of the popular "Kimetsu Academy" will also be included, as well as the meeting between the Mist Pillar, Tokitou Muichirou, and the Kotetsu from the Blacksmith village, and the secret on the friendship between Inosuke and Kanao. The cover and illustrations will be drawn by the original author Gotouge Koyoharu, and the first edition will consists of 700,000 copies which is the highest number in the history of JUMP j BOOKS. The novel "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Kaze no Michishirube" will be released on Jul. 3, 2020 and the price is 700 JPY (tax excluded). （C）Gotouge Koyoharu／Shueisha

The animation movie "Ongaku: Our Sound" has been nominated to the Long Contrechamps Category for the "Annecy International Animation Film Festival" in France. In response, the director Iwaizawa Kenji delivered a comment by saying, "Annecy International Animation Film Festival has been one of the goals since we had begun to produce 'Ongaku: Our Sound', so I am honored to be nominated this time". "Ongaku: Our Sound" is the privately-published manga by Oohashi Hiroyuki which depicts the delinquent students who have no experience of playing instruments begin to form a group band because they feel like doing it. The anime adoption has been said to be impossible, but the director Iwaizawa almost produced it by himself. The production took more than 7 years, required more than 40,000 illustrations, and many techniques including rotoscoping, which takes in photographs into animation. "Anney International Animation Festival" marks 60th anniversary this year, and known to be one of "4 largest animation movie festivals" together with the festivals in Ottawa in Canada, Zagreb in Croatia, and Hiroshima in Japan. Long Contrechamp Category is the new competition from 2019 with the targets of "the unique long movies and the works which challenge the audience". "Ongaku: Our Sound" has won the grand prize in the "Ottawa International Animation Movie Festival" in 2019 held in Canada. Would they go to win again with 2nd nomination to the foreign movie festival? "Annecy International Animation Movie Festival" will be held online from Jun. 15 to 20 due to the spread of novel Coronavirus. <Full Comments are Listed Below> "Annecy International Animation Film Festival has been one of the goals since we had begun to produce 'Ongaku: Our Sound', so I am honored to be nominated this time. In the situation where the entire world is in a crisis, the movie festival itself won't be held in the usual way, so I am a little sad that I cannot participate in the festival, but I wish that the ordinary life where everyone watches movie no worries".

The production of the latest film adaption of the "Fate" series spin-off, "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya", has been decided. Along with the announcement, an original illustration to commemorate the latest film adaption by the author, Hiroyama Hiroshi, a commemoration promotional video, and a congratulatory comment from Kadowaki Mai as Illyasviel von Einzbern have been revealed. "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya" is a spin-off of the "Fate" series with a TV series for 4 seasons, the film "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Oath Under Snow", the OVA "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Prisma Phantasm", games, and novelizations. This is the announcement of its latest film adaption. The commemoration PV of the latest film looks back on the previous TV series and film. <Full comments are as below> Congratulatory comment from Kadowaki Mai as Illyasviel von Einzbern ―― It has been almost 7 years since the broadcast of the first season of "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya" (Jul. to Sep. 2013). Please tell us about how you felt when you heard the news about the production of the latest film, what you want to say to "Illya", who you walked along with, or anything else you want to talk about. The journey from the 1st season of the anime series to "Oath Under Snow" gave me a slight feeling sort of like a burnt-out accomplishment... It was like a dream filled with joy, almost taking me to heaven. Illya has always lead me to move forward. I will forever be grateful for her. ――The 11th volume of the original comic "Fate/Kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei!!" is being released on May 26. How was it reading it ahead of its release? Could you tell us a scene that left a strong impression on you? The last 2 pages made me burst into tears... And as usual, I went back to the beginning to read it through again. Since Heaven's Feel had just finished, Julian's recollection filled me with various thoughts. Now, I feel happy to be able to see this work through with everyone as an anime film, and I am burning my heart with gratitude to the decision of producing this film. ――Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the fans who have supported the "Prisma Illya" series and look forward to the future of the series? "I will save both Miyu and the world!" Illya always keeps her word! I'll see you again at the big screen at the theaters!! Yayyyy!!! (C)Hiroyama Hiroshi・Type-MOON / KADOKAWA / "Prisma Illya the Movie"

The animation movie "A Whisker Away" will be exclusively streamed on Netflix on Jun. 18, 2020. This animation is the latest title for Satou Junichi, the experienced creator of the anime industry who has been participated in long-seller series including "Ojamajo Doremi" with 20th anniversary and "Sailor Moon" with 25th anniversary. ■Stimulation created from a tag team of the top creator and the new-generational creators "A Whisker Away" is produced by two directors Satou Junichi and Shibayama Tomotaka. Satou Junichi is the director who was a series director of "Ojamajo Doremi" and "Sailor Moon", and created several other great works for children and young girls. Shibayama Tomotaka is a new creator who once participated in "Spirited Away" of Studio Ghibli. Prior to double director production, storyboards are divided between Satou and Shibayama, and Satou is in charge of the last check as they match the changing points while they write. When Shibayama looked at the storyboard of the experienced Satou, by looking at the dynamic movement of the protagonist Muge, he quickly prepared for himself that "this production will be a lot of work". At the studio, silence conversation between the experienced and highly-expected directors was seen. ■The character images different between the people who watch the movie...Shida Mirai and Hanae Natsuki's acting skills made them deeper. The movie has 2 protagonists: heroine Muge is a girl whose first impression is that she is a strange , but she oppresses feelings and has a source of stress, while another protagonist called Hinode is a boy who cannot tell his true feelings. Satou, who has created many stories of girls in juvenile age, when he depicts them he thinks, "both two understands that 'this is where each of us belongs to', but they act 'not to cause any trouble'. I think this can be related easily by who lives at this moment". Satou praised the acting of 2 protagonists: Shida Mirai, who played Muge and Hanae Natsuki, who played Hinode. "Shida-san played Muge free and easy. Natural Muge without any template came up. Hinode played by Hanae-san was deep enough that we could not imagine it just from scenarios and illustrations". He mentioned that the characters got deeper by the voice being added. ■Appealing to cat-lovers!? Director Satou "I think the movie can be related by the people of various ages" Other than this, Satou delivered a message to the fans who are waiting for the steaming, "I think the point of the movie is that this can be related by the people of various ages. I would be happy if you enjoyed the worldview that you found. Other than this, production studio was filled with cat-lovers. This movie maybe can interact with cats' feelings? So if you are a cat-lover, please watch it (laugh)". This movie will become a work not only for teenagers like Muge and Hinode but also for anime and movie fans from various age. Netflix animation movie "A Whisker Away" will be exclusively streamed around the world from Jun. 18, 2020. (C) 2020 "A Whisker Away" Production Committee

The release of the "Pokémon the Movie: Coco", which was initially scheduled for Jul. 10, 2020, was decided to be delayed. Toho Co., Ltd. has explained that the delay was due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. "Pokémon the Movie: Coco" is the 23rd "Pokémon Film", which started with "Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back" in 1998. Yajima Tetsuo will be returning as the director in two years since "Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us" in 2018 to weave a completely original story. There is an explanation of the delay on the official website, "We have decided to delay the release of "Pokémon the Movie: Coco", which was scheduled to premiere on Friday, Jul. 10, 2020, due to the spread of the novel coronavirus." They followed with an apology to their fans, "We sincerely apologize to the fans who were looking forward to the film." The new release date of "Pokémon the Movie: Coco" is yet to be determined. It will be announced on the official website when decided. (C)Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku (C)Pokemon (C)2020 Pikachu Project