It has been decided that the limited quantity “Original Short Story Novel by the author Akatsuki Kana” (3 types) will be randomly given as a novelty for the audiences of “Violet Evergarden: The Movie” (will release on Sep. 18, 2020). The cover and insert illustrations are illustrated by the character designer and art director, Takase Akiko.
The TV anime of “Violet Evergarden” has been broadcast in 2018. It has become a hot topic as the work's setting is overflowing with feelings and it portrays the delicate sentimental feelings of the characters. In Sep. 2019, the side story “Violet Evergarden Side Story: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll” was released on the theatre for three weeks only and the finale for this series, “Violet Evergarden: The Movie” will be released nationwide on Sep. 18, 2020.
It was decided that the “Original Short Story Novel by the author Akatsuki Kana” will be given as the novelty for the audiences. The novels are “Benedict Blue's Violet”, “Oscar's Little Angel”, and “Violet Evergarden IF”. The cover and insert illustrations are illustrated by the character designer and art director, Takase Akiko. The novel will be given randomly in the theatres, and the quantity is limited.
“Violet Evergarden: The Movie” will be released nationwide on Sep. 18, 2020.
（C）Akatsuki Kane, Kyoto Animation／Violet Evergaren Production Commitee
It has been decided that "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S", the 2nd season of the interspecies exchange comedy between dragon girls and humans "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid", will be broadcast in 2021. The teaser visual has been released along with this announcement.
"Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid" is based on the manga serialized in "Monthly Action" by Coolkyoushinjya. It is an inhuman every-day-life comedy of the lonely office lady and the incompetent dragon maids.
This will be the 2nd season of the TV anime, following the 1st season in 2017.
In the cute teaser visual, you can see the dragon girls Tohru, Kanna, Elma, and Lucoa making an "S" with their hands. The "S" in the title stands for the "Super Supreme Second life Starting", raising the expectations of further information about the anime.
Also, it has been decided that Kyoto Animation will be working on the animation, just as they did in the 1st season.
The TV anime "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S" is scheduled to start in 2021. Further details will be announced later.
(C)Coolkyoushinjya, Futabasha / Dragon Life Improvement 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
It was announced that the release of "Violet Evergarden The Movie", which was scheduled to premiere on Apr. 24, 2020, has been postponed. On the official website, it explains the reason for the postponement, saying, "In response to the announcement by the Japanese government in connection with the spread of the new coronavirus," and also apologizes by adding, "We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the release of the film".
"Violet Evergarden" is originally a light novel of the same name published by Kyoto Animation under the label "KA Esuma Bunko". The story features the protagonist Violet Evergarden, an ex-military girl who works as a ghostwriter, along with various human relationships.
Previously, the TV series was broadcasted from Jan. to Apr. 2018, the spin-off "Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll" premiered in Sep. 2019, and the complete new film, "Violet Evergarden The Movie" was scheduled to premiere on Apr. 24.
On the official website, the reason for the postponement of the film's release has been explained: "The film is almost complete and in the process of being released, but after receiving the announcement by the Japanese government in connection with the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan, we have decided to postpone the release date after careful consideration".
An apology follows by saying, "We would like to apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the release of the film", and also a message to the fans was added, "We are very sorry for the inconvenience we have caused for giving the notice just before the release date, but the entire staff has created this work with extraordinary care. We hope you will join us and watch the movie as soon as it will come out".
The new release date has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for it!
(C) Akatsuki Kana, Kyoto Animation / Violet Evergarden Production Committee
The second key visual of "The Movie Violet Evergarden" (to be released on Apr. 24, 2020), as well as a summary of a new story that happens to Violet, has been released. At the same time, an official interview with Ishidate Taichi has arrived.
"The Movie Violet Evergarden" is a completely new movie of "Violet Evergarden," a TV anime broadcast in 2018.
Violet Evergarden engaged herself in amanuensis. She believed that Gilbert was alive after the end of the war and spent her days just thinking of him.
One day, Violet happens to meet Captain Dietfried. He said that she should forget Gilbert anymore, but she simply answered straight away, "I can't forget him."
At that time, there was a request call for Violet. The client is a boy named Julis. On the other hand, one unknown letter was found in the postal warehouse……
"The Movie Violet Evergarden" will be released on Apr. 24, 2020.
This time, the third movie tickets will also be released from Mar. 20, and the TV series will be rebroadcast from Apr. 1. Furthermore, an official Instagram account has been opened.
<The full text of the interview below>
──First of all, what did you think when you heard about "The Movie Violet Evergarden"? Then, what did you aim for in "the movie"?
At first, I thought, "What should I do? Can I draw something?" And then, I ended up with an idea of drawing up the life of a woman called Violet Evergarden, and I thought I should aim for it.
From there, I talked to the screenwriter Yoshida Reiko that I wanted to draw Gilbert as a human being.
──Are there any difficulties that you were particular about?
I was particular about "not compromising". The hard part was checking the "Layout" process.
──What kind of part do you want us to see especially?
Everything: People, life, nature that lives in the world.
I'll be happy if you receive everything.
I hope that it will reach even those who haven't watched the original or TV anime, or those who are new to Violet in "the movie". I hope even those could enjoy what I made.
──The “Violet Evergarden” series is very popular not only in Japan but also overseas. What do you think is the reason?
Violet, the heroine who tries to face a common but universal theme, "love" without prejudice. Perhaps, because she reminds people who watched of reliving “love” that they experienced from childhood till now, and the feelings and thoughts along with it through naive herself. I don't think nationality matters.
──Finally, please give a message to everyone around the world who has been awaiting “The Movie Violet Evergarden”.
We've been trying to produce what we can do to the full extent as Kyoto animation now.
If you could see the consequence of Violet's "I love you", I hope that her "I love you" could mean something to you.
I'm feeling very happy.
(C) Akatsuki Kana / Kyoto Animation / Violet Evergarden Production Committee
The TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" will be joining the acrylic memo stand series, "Kake Suta". Pre-orders for "Kake Suta Jujutsu Kaisen" are being accepted on the anime/manga EC website "Character Depart" from January 21 to January 30.
"Jujutsu Kaisen" is originally a manga running on "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 2018. The seal of a powerful curse item has been broken and high school student Itadori Yuuji gets involved in the battle of curses. The anime adaptation of the dark fantasy has been running since October 2020.
"Kake Suta Jujutsu Kaisen" has 5 designs in the lineup, including cute chibi characters and stylish, realistic designs.
The whiteboard sticker, included with the product, lets you write and erase on it, so you can use it instead of a memo pad on your desk. The price is 1,800 JPY (tax excluded).
(C) Akutami Gege / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
"Mr. Osomatsu", the ongoing TV anime , held an online Christmas live titled, "Iyami and Totoko's Merry Christ'Matsu'! ~Shey naru Yoru~(Holy Night)" on its official YouTube channel on December 24, 2020.
Since the broadcast was held on the Christmas Eve, several voice of the fans waiting for the event had been posted on Twitter. When the live stream started with a title call, the spokesmen Suzumura Kenichi and Endou Aya with Santa outfits appeared on the stage, where the decoration is made specially for Christmas night. The event started with Suzumura Kenichi saying, "although it is little difficult to see each other at the actual event, but I hope we can have a wonderful Christmas Eve together".
This live stream asked the fans "how they spend their Christmas Eve night" via letters in advance, and also welcomed the Twitter posts during the live stream. Many comments from the fans have been sent since the original goods will be given to the fans whose letters or posts were read during the event. Fukuyama Jun (playing Ichimatsu) and Kamiya Hiroshi (playing Choromatsu) with reindeer outfits appeared on the stage to show the original goods. Fukuyama passionately introduced himself. "I am Fuku-Reindeer-Yama Jun!!", while Kamiya made a fighting pose and said, "I am the Reindeer Man!" in front of camera. Twitter was put in the whirl of excitement since it is very rare to see them in reindeer outfits.
Moreover, the rest of the casts of 6 siblings later appeared on the stage. Sakurai Takahiro (Osomatsu), Nakamura Yuuichi (Karamatsu), and Ono Daisuke (Juushimatsu) made their appearance through phone calls, and Irino Miyu delivered his message via a letter. The common topic among the casts were "how everyone was spending their Christmas Eves" and "the honest comments after completing the first half of Season 3". Regardless of the expectation to hear the honest negative comments, the casts agreed that they "do not have much negative feeling toward Season 3", and the casts are also surprised at each other for not having any complaints.
In addition message cards from the story editor Matsubara Shuu and the director Fujita Youichi arrived at the event. Matsubara expressed his affection towards Endou saying, " I love Totoko. I love Endou-san", and director Fujita said, "after finishing 21 consecutive work days with one-day off twice, I do not feel well. I need HELP!" showing us how he's keeping being busy.
The last section was review quiz. Four difficult questions related to each cast was shown on the screen. As a response to the question, "On episode 4-'Ichimatsu Radio', what was the family name of the fake director, who works for a fake show of Ichimatsu, titled 'Deep Night Hour'?", Kamiya commented, "it is little embarrassing if I get this wrong", and got the right answer, "Director Kanda!". The casts continued to worked together to answer difficult questions, including "On episode 7-'Dociking', what kind of a tree is displayed in the cockpit on the spacecraft, where Choromatsu is working as a pilot?".
At the closing, all 4 casts seemed to enjoy the event. Kamiya commented, "I realized again how fun Mr. Osomatsu is!", while Endou sadly commented, "It is very sad to end this event, since I did not expect to participate in such an entertaining party as an adult". The live stream will be archived until 11:59 p.m. on December 31 on the official "Mr. Osomatsu" YouTube channel.
(C) Akatsuka Fujio/Mr. Osomatsu Production Committee
The special program of the TV anime "Fire Force Season 2", which just ended recently, "The Science Research Company 8" will be broadcast on December 19 and December 25, 2020, in two parts. Kendo Kobayashi, Mukai Satoshi and Kan Routarou from Panther, and Itou Ririna from Nogizaka 46 will be featured as they talk about the allure of this work.
This program "The Science Research Company 8" will feature Kendo Kobayashi, Mukai Satoshi and Kan Routarou from Panther, and Itou Ririna from Nogizaka 46.
Yamazaki Shirou from the Tokyo Institute of Technology is invited as a commentator, and they will research and recreated the work setting from the science side, which are contents that will have the audience enjoy "Fire Force" more.
"The Science Research Company 8" part 1 will be broadcast from 2:05 AM until 2:35 AM, on December 19 while part 2 will be broadcast from 1:35 AM until 2:05 AM, on December 26, on TBS.
MBS and BS-TBS will be broadcast regularly as usual.
（C）Ohkubo Atsushi, Kodansha／Special Fire Force Video PR Section
"Jujutsu Kaisen", "Is the Order a Rabbit BLOOM?", and other titles, which had been broadcast on "ABEMA" from October 2020, will be rebroadcast. Titles will be broadcast on "ABEMA Anime Channel" from December 9 to 31, 2020.
The target works are "The Day I Became a God", "Moriarty the Patriot", "Your Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World", "I’m Standing on a Million Lives", "Warlords of Sigrdrifa", "Gymnastics Samurai", "By the Grace of the Gods", "Haikyu!! , "Hypnosismic Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima", "Adachi and Shimamura", "Kuma kuma kuma Bear", "Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina", "Is the order a rabbit?", "Idolish Seven Second BEAT!", and "Jujutsu Kaisen", 16 titles in total.
This project is a great opportunity to catch up with the hot new anime. Why don't you keep your eye on it?
(C) VISUAL ARTS / Key / "The Day I Became God" Project
(C) Ryosuke Takeuchi, Hikaru Miyoshi / Shueisha, Moriarty the Patriot Production Committee
(C) 2020 Kei Sazane / Ao Neko Nabe / KADOKAWA / Kimi Sen Production Committee
(C) Yamakawa Naoki, Nao Akinari, Kodansha / Production Committee I'm Standing on One Million Life
(C) Warlords Club / 909 Maintenance Supply Corps
(C) "Gymnastics Samurai" Production Committee
(C) Roy Hobby Japan / "By the Grace of the Gods" Production Committee
(C) Furudate Haruichi / Shueisha, "Haikyu!!" Production Committee, MBS
(C) Omori Fujino SB Creative / Danmachi 3 Production Committee
(C) "Hypnosismic Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima Production Committee
(C) 2019 Iruma Hitoma / KADOKAWA / Adachi and Shimamura Production Committee
(C) Kumanano / Shufu to Seikatsusha / Kuma Kuma Bear Production Committee
(C) Shiraishi Jougi / SB Creative / Wandering Witch Production Committee
(C) Koi / Houbunsha / Is the Order a BLOOM Production Committee?
(C) BNOI / Ainana Production Committee
(C) Akutami Gege / Shueisha / Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
The 1st PV of "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S", the second season of the anime series by Kyoto Animation, has been released. It was announced that director Ishihara Tatsuya will take over the position of director Takemoto Yasuhiro and the new dragon "Ilulu" will be voiced by Mineuchi Tomomi.
"Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid" is a comedy anime by Kyoto Animation and the first season was broadcast in 2017.
It depicts the almost warm interaction between dragon girls and humans with some black interspecies interactions.
The second season "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S" will depict the interspecies communication between humans and the "dragons" that had found their own place, like Tohru, who works as "Kobayashi-san's" maid due to certain reason's, Kanna, Lucoa, Fafnir, and Elma. One day, Kobayashi-san is facing a threat from a new dragon...
The contents of the 1st PV was depicted with a rap from Kobayashi-san, the familiar 4 dragon girls (Tohru, Kanna, Elma and Lucoa), and the new dragon "Ilulu". The PV has also announced that Mineuchi Tomomi will voice Ilulu.
What sort of development can be seen with Ilulu entering the fray? Do look forward to the broadcast.
"Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S" will start broadcasting in July 2021. Also, "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid" Blu-ray Box that contains the extra episode, episode 14 and the bonus trailer "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon 〇〇" will be released in April 21, 2021.
Director Ishihara Tatsuya
I'm Ishihara Tatsuya, who will be handling "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S" as the director.
Normally, it would be hard to take over a work that was handled by other directors, but I believe that there is no one other than me who can succeed in this position. So, I have taken up the position with that belief.
On first glance, this work seems to be an attracting comedy work with cute characters , but I believe that the hidden messages that delve deep into human mind and society are also quite interesting. In the first season, there is a scene where Tohru complains to Kobayashi, "You sound like a human being who has deviated from nature," and this is the fun of this work, and it is a consistent part of the seriesas if you are saying humans had separated themselves from nature" toward Kobayashi is one of the appeal points of this work as it makes us realize on the cheekiness of a human. These types of scenes can be seen throughout the series, and it won't be changed even when the director has changed.
Takemoto has said previously that mutual agreement between dragons and humans is not needed in this work as they are able to maintain a neutral relationship without understanding each other. The foundation of this work is the small time frame of living together with interspecies despite different lifespans and being unable to understand each other. So, with that in mind, I will work on the production of the enjoyable, bright, and home comedy "S".
Once again, I am happy that I am able to participate in this work in this manner. I would like to make this work to be able to be enjoyed by everyone regardless whether you are a fan or new to this series. Moreover, with the participation of the new character Ilulu, "Maid Dragon" will become brighter, so do look forward to it.
(C) Coolkyousinnjya, Futabasha/ Dragon Life Improvement Committee
"Violet Evergarden the Movie" has marked 1.2 million guests on Nov. 8, and the box-office revenue was 170 million JPY.
"Violet Evergarden" is the TV anime series broadcast from Kyoto Animation in 2018. It gained strong support for its emotional view of the world and the delicate presentation of the characters.
The spin-off story "Violet Evergarden-Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll" was released only for 3 weeks period.
The final episode of the series "Violet Evergarden the Movie" was released on Sept. 18, 2020.
The movie "Violet Evergarden the Movie" has marked 1,232458 visitors on Nov. 8, and marked the box-office revenue of 1,755,658,600 JPY. Moreover, it continues to rank in the top 10 for the number of visitors although 8 weeks have passed since its release.
From Nov. 13, the special gift "A letter of Ecarte Island" will be given to the visitors. Also, this movie will be shown with Dolby Cinema technology for the first time for an animated movie.
The movie "Violet Evergarden the Movie" is now available at the cinemas around the world.
(C) Akatsuki Kana, Kyoto Animation/ Violet Evergarden Production Committee
Kyoto Animation's anime "Tsurune" receives a film adaptation. It was announced in the 2nd-anniversary special video of the TV series.
"Tsurune" is a Japanese archery anime produced by Kyoto Animation, and was broadcast on NHK General TV in autumn 2018. In the last half of the video, the words "To hear that sound again...!", and "Restart!" appeared, and with a powerful visual of the protagonist, Minato, the production of the film adaptation was announced.
Information such as the release date is yet to be announced. Let's look forward to further details.
(C)Ayano Kotoko, Kyoto Animation / Tsurune Production Committee
"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.
From "Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure" comes the trailer of the short film "Movie Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure: Petite Dive! Collaboration Dance Party!" that will be released together with "Movie Healin' Good Pretty Cure: GoGo! Big Transformation! The Town of Dreams" on March 20, 2021.
"Movie Healin' Good Pretty Cure: GoGo! Big Transformation! The Town of Dreams" is the first film that gathers all the members of the current broadcasting TV series "Healin' Good Pretty Cure" together.
It has become a hot topic after the collaboration with the 5th "PreCure" series, "5GoGo!" (Broadcast from 2007 to 2008) was announced, and the trailer that was released recently has received a lot of feedback, such as "This miraculous combination form is so touching" and "I am moved by the beautiful art".
The trailer for the short film "Movie Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure: Petite Dive! Collaboration Dance Party!" was released during the TV series press conference on February 23.
The trailer started off with the young mermaid, Lola receiving a dance party invitation from "Healing PreCure". The "Tropical PreCure", Manatsu (Cure Summer), Sango (Cure Coral), Minori (Cure Papaya), and Asuka (Cure Flamingo) were overjoyed with the dance party, and 3 minutes after the party has started...
Will the 5 girls, who are rushing, be able to arrive in "Dance Island" safely?
"Movie Healin' Good Pretty Cure: GoGo! Big Transformation! The Town of Dreams" will be released on March 20, 2021.
Director Ootsuka Takafumi
I received the offer of "I wanted to create a short film for the new TV series!", so I took on the offer as "It would be fun!”
During that time, only the characters information is available, so it was fun thinking on the type of movie and the plot. I really enjoyed the anime that were created by the director of "Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure", Tsuchida Yutaka. So, I want to have Cure Summer and the others having fun on the screen energetically in my own way while thinking about the characters depicted by director Tsuchida Yutaka!
I believe this film will help to liven up the new TV series and "Healin' Good Pretty Cure", so do enjoy this film as well!
（C）2020 Healin' Good PreCure Film Production Committee
Currently being screened , the movie "Violet Evergarden The Movie" has reached 1.9 billion yens in box-office earnings on Nov. 29, having sold a total of 1.36 tickets, and ranked 7th place during the weekend. To celebrate the movie's long run, commemorative gifts will be hand out on theaters from Dec. 3.
"Violet Evergarden" is a TV anime produced by Kyoto Anime and broadcasted in 2018. The anime is known for its intricate and heartfelt character plots and an exuberant world setting.
The spin-off film "Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll " premiered in Sep. 2019, and was screened for a 3 week period. The movie that concludes the animated series "Violet Evergarden The Movie" opened in theaters on Sep. 18, 2020.
To celebrate the franchise's long run, for the 5th time a bonus item will be distributed at the movie screenings. Handout of the limited item"Postcard from Ecarte Island" will end as soon as it runs out.
"Violet Evergarden The Movie" is currently on theaters throughout Japan.
(C)Akatsuki Kana - Kyoto Animation / Violet Evergarden Production Committee
The currently released movie, "Violet Evergarden: The Movie" surpassed 1.3 million audiences on November 23. In commemoration of this blockbuster, it has been decided to be rebroadcast a visitor's gift.
"Violet Evergarden" is a TV anime broadcast by Kyoto Animation in 2018. The rich, intimate, personal worldview and the delicate emotional depiction of the characters became a hot topic.
In September 2019, the spin-off film "Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll" was released in theaters for a limited period of three weeks. And now, the completely new work "Violet Evergarden: The Movie", which is the final work of the series, has been released from September 18, 2020.
As of November 23, the film recorded 1,331,085 audiences and box office of 1,912,896,400 JPY. In all 10 weeks since its opening, it ranked 8th in the weekend box office revenue and 9th in the number of tickets sold.
Also, a limited number of newly written short story booklets and "A Postcard from Ecarte Island" will be distributed from November 27.
"Violet Evergarden: The Movie" has been released at theaters nationwide.
(C) Akatsuki Kana / Kyoto Animation / Violet Evergarden Production Committee
"Violet Evergarden the Movie" has marked 1.2 million guests on Nov. 8, and the box-office revenue was 170 million JPY.
"Violet Evergarden" is the TV anime series broadcast from Kyoto Animation in 2018. It gained strong support for its emotional view of the world and the delicate presentation of the characters.
The spin-off story "Violet Evergarden-Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll" was released only for 3 weeks period.
The final episode of the series "Violet Evergarden the Movie" was released on Sept. 18, 2020.
The movie "Violet Evergarden the Movie" has marked 1,232458 visitors on Nov. 8, and marked the box-office revenue of 1,755,658,600 JPY. Moreover, it continues to rank in the top 10 for the number of visitors although 8 weeks have passed since its release.
From Nov. 13, the special gift "A letter of Ecarte Island" will be given to the visitors. Also, this movie will be shown with Dolby Cinema technology for the first time for an animated movie.
The movie "Violet Evergarden the Movie" is now available at the cinemas around the world.
(C) Akatsuki Kana, Kyoto Animation/ Violet Evergarden Production Committee
The anime movie of "Misaki no Mayoiga", which is an awarded work in "Noma Jidou Bunkei Shou (Noma Children Literature Award)" same as the original work of "Kiki's Delivery Service" that has gotten an anime adaptation by Studio Ghibli, has been decided. The release date in 2021 and the teaser visual with the teaser PV have also been revealed along with the staff's comments.
The original "Misaki no Mayoiga" is based on the same-name novel by the author Kashiwaba Sachiko, known for "Kiri no Mukou no Fushigina Machi" and "Chikashitsu kara no Fushigina Tabi".
The original work has gotten the "Noma Jidou Bunkei Shou" in 2016, where others works that have gotten this award are "Kiki's Delivery Service" that has gotten an anime movie by Miyazaki Hayao, "Battery" that has gotten a TV anime in Fuji TV "Noitamina" slot and other channels, and others work.
It depicts the "mystery yet heartwarming" cohabitation of the 17 years old girl, who had lost her home, along with her new non-blood-related family in the old sea-view Japanese-style house, "Mayoiga".
The teaser visual has a contrast between the glittering sea and the green nature with a single girl that has a strong gaze at the cape. This visual will surely pull you into the world setting of the work.
Also, the teaser PV depicts the beautiful green nature of Iwate, the setting of the work, along with the nostalgic old Japanese-style house that anyone had seen before, the elegant young girl, and also the 3 shoes that have a different atmosphere. This PV will hype up the expectation of the movie.
Along with the announcement, the information about the main staff was revealed as well. The director will be Kawatsura Shinya ("Non Biyori" and "Sagrada Reset"), the script is written by Yoshida Reiko ("Violet Evergarden" and "Okko's Inn") while the animation is produced by david production ("Jojo's Bizarre Adventure" and "Cells at Work!").
The anime movie "Misaki no Mayoiga" will be released in 2021.
Author: Kashiwaba Sachiko
It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The victims that were affected by that dreadfulness, sadness, and bitterness, wish to forget about that immediately but I keep telling myself that it something that can't be forgotten.
When we are talking about the disaster zone, it would be the Sanriku (the three former provinces of Rikuzen, Rikuchu, and Rikuo) but within these 10 years period, Japan started to have disaster zones as well, and now we are facing the corona disaster.
I hope for a positive thought to stay in my heart.
The story of Mayoiga is about the people who got lost in the mountain staying happily at Mayoiga.
Just like the original work, I hope that "Misaki no Mayoiga" will also give happiness to those who encountered it.
Let the positive thoughts filled your heart. I have a belief as well as an appreciation for this fantastic animation movie.
Do pay a visit to the Kitsunezaki's Mayoiga.
Director: Kawatsura Shinya
The delicious meals and the smile of the person beside you.
The fragrant tea and the entertaining conversation.
The warm relationship that is not bound by the word, "family".
"Misaki no Mayoiga" is a home for people, who required that kind of comfort.
This is a place that you will come with your own will after having flexibility in the exhausted heart.
Do step into Mayoiga with the girls while being surrounded by the gentle background and music at the theatre.
Scriptwriter: Yoshida Reiko
A person might not be able to live if he/she has doubts in the present, past, and future. I thought of this after reading the original work.
I want to start now despite having doubts... I will try my best to make this work just like a house where you would want to come back to.
（C）Kashiwaba Sachiko, Kodansha／2021 "Misaki no Mayoiga" Production Committee
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