The original anime film Cosmic Princess Kaguya! will expand to more than 100 theaters across Japan starting March 13. To celebrate the wider release, a second round of visitor gifts will also begin on the same day. The first 300,000 moviegoers will receive an A5-size « Memorial Visual Illustration Board ».
The film first opened on February 20 in 19 theaters nationwide and made a strong debut, reaching 5th place in the weekend box office audience rankings. Due to the positive response, the initial plan for a one-week run was changed, and additional theaters were added for a second week of screenings to maintain the film’s momentum.
The « Memorial Visual » illustration board features artwork by Hechima, the film’s character designer.
Memorial Visual:
In addition, the music video for the song « Reply », performed by Yuko Natsuyoshi, has been released. The track was written by Erica Masaki and composed and arranged by kz (livetune).
The video recreates the emotional highlights of the story, bringing back the memories of Kaguya and Iroha’s summer through scenes inspired by the film.
【Official MV】Reply – kz(livetune) / Kaguya (voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi) from Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
Key Visuals:
STAFF:
Director: Shingo Yamashita
Character Design: Hechima / Akihiro Nagae
Production: Colorido Twin Engine Partners
Animation Production: Studio Colorido / Studio Chromato
Netflix describes Cosmic Princess Kaguya! as follows:
Tsukuyomi is a virtual realm where hopes and dreams come together. Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student in Tokyo, leads an extremely busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics. She finds peace by watching a popular streamer named Yachiyo Runami, who is the administrator of an online virtual space called Tsukuyomi. Iroha frequents Tsukuyomi, where people can live different lives and freely pursue their creativity, and she passes the time by supporting Yachiyo and playing battle game to earn a little extra money.
On her way home one day, Iroha finds a telephone pole shining with iridescent hues. To her surprise, an adorable baby emerges from the pole. Unable to abandon it, Iroha takes the infant home and watches her rapidly grow into a girl her own age.
“Are you Princess Kaguya?” The grown-up Kaguya develops a self-indulgent personality. At Kaguya’s fervent request, Iroha helps her start streaming in Tsukuyomi. With Iroha as producer and songwriter and Kaguya as streamer and singer, the two grow steadily closer. Little do they know that ominous forces lie in wait, eager to take Kaguya back to the moon.
This is the tale of Princess Kaguya as never seen before.
Source: Comic Natalie
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