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SINoALICE “The Very Last Story” Fan Movie Announced

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There still one final surprise for all SINoALICE fans! The team behind the project has made a so-called “fan movie” to tell “The Very Last Story” in the franchise. Check out below for more details!

Since it’s kinda sad for a long-standing mobile game to suddenly end service, the powers that be have come together to produce one last story for the fans: an hour-long ending movie that should wrap-up many of the remaining loose ends.

Here’s the teaser trailer:

We see some interesting things throughout the trailer above, for example both the fairy tale and reality versions of the characters, a really cool revisioning of the battlefield that players know all too well, and some really scary dolls that are apparently rampaging within the Library. Maybe they’re trying to “escape”…

▲ A shot of Reality Alice as she jumps from a building. Remember, all of the characters somehow befell a horrible fate in the real world and apparently “woke up” within the Library, that is, if my memory serves me…

▲ An interesting shot of fairy tale Alice… smiling…? And yes, SINoALICE has used Angelic Script throughout the series as well as the majority of Yoko Taro’s works.

The movie is scheduled to be screened on Friday, February 23 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo and T Joy Umeda in Osaka. No specific time was listed.

▶︎ Merchandise and More

▲ Here’s the key visual for the movie with an example image of a clear file that comes with the movie ticket from Movie Walker Store.

▲ Ticket pre-orders are available now through February 22 (or until sold out, I assume!) from the Movie Walker Store. Various goodies will be sold at the venue such as:

  • Character Buttons – 440 yen each (tax included) – Total of 8 types
  • Acrylic Board A – 2,200 yen (tax included)
  • Metal Postcard A – 1,650 yen (tax included) – 5 card set

There will also be a special final broadcast tonight at 9:00pm (JST).

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New “Oshi no Ko” drama and movie announced

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実写版「【推しの子】」スペシャルビジュアル (c)赤坂アカ×横槍メンゴ／集英社・東映
(c)赤坂アカ×横槍メンゴ／集英社・2024 映画【推しの子】製作委員会 – Comic Natalie


Oshi no Ko fans, check it out!
It’s not only getting a drama adaption but also a feature film as well! Read on for more info!

Just today, Toei has announced the drama and a live-action feature film adaptions of the popular manga series by Aka Akasaka. You can catch it on Amazon’s Prime Video worldwide later this winter.

The cast will feature Kaito Sakurai as Aqua, Asuka Saito as Ai, Nagisa Saito as Ruby, Nanoka Hara (voice of Suzume in Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume) as Kana Arima, Mizuki Kayashima as Akane, and lastly ano as MEMcho.

実写版「【推しの子】」スペシャルビジュアル (c)赤坂アカ×横槍メンゴ／集英社・東映
(c)赤坂アカ×横槍メンゴ／集英社・2024 映画【推しの子】製作委員会 – Comic Natalie

▶︎ Comment from Aka Akasaka

Regarding the live-action adaptation of Oshi no Ko, this project extensively references the entertainment world, delving into the realm of actual live-action adaptations of various manga titles. While I typically approach such endeavors with a critical eye and do not readily offer praise, the unexpected announcement of a live-action adaptation for this series prompted me to question its feasibility. Under these circumstances, when informed of the decision to proceed, I found myself compelled to ask the cast and production team, “Are you sure this can be done?” I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to all those who embraced and responded positively to my concerns.

I am intrigued by the exploration of the creative process behind crafting a work like Oshi no Ko, which is situated within the entertainment world. Rather than examining it solely from the perspective of a manga artist, this endeavor invites us to consider the real-world dynamics of the entertainment industry and the resulting implications. I believe many share this curiosity.

I look forward to delving into this exploration alongside all of you and discovering the answers it holds.

Thanks, Comic Natalie.

“Suzume” returns briefly at the Waseda Shochiku Theater

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The feature film Suzume returns for a brief run at the Waseda Shochiku Theater in Tokyo, giving theatergoers another chance to see this masterpiece by Makoto Shinkai on the big screen from Saturday, January 13 to Friday, January 19.

▶︎ The Film Score Philharmonic Orchestra performs a piece from the film

On Sunday, February 11, the Film Score Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the piece “Closing the Door”. Tickets are still available, so for anyone in Japan who may be interested, you can find more information on the official website here.

▶︎ Nominated for 7 Annie Awards

  • Best Feature: Suzume
  • Best FX: Yoshitaka Takeuchi & Hiroyuki Seshita
  • Best Character Animation: Kenichi Tsuchiya
  • Best Music: Radwimps & Kazuma Jinnouchi
  • Best Storyboarding: Makoto Shinkai
  • Best Voice Acting: Hokuto Matsumura
  • Best Writing: Makoto Shinkai
“Congratulations to “The Boy and the Heron” for winning the Golden Globe Award best animated motion picture. I wasn’t able to go to LA, but the producers and the Suzume team were there. It appears many people at the venue had kind words for “Suzume”. Here’s Harrison Ford with Suzume’s chair!”

Interestingly enough, Shinkai began his career at Nihon Falcom, and he actually directed the opening animation sequence of Ys 2 Eternal.

GACKT’s sequel to “Fly to Saitama” may contain plagiarized content, possible cancellation…?

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GACKT’s sequel to “Fly to Saitama” raised concerns recently about suspicions of plagiarism, hinting at a possible cancellation of its release.

Featured at a red carpet event at Roppongi Hills Arena in Tokyo today, the movie “Fly to Saitama, From Lake Biwa with Love” is set to be released on November 23 despite serious concerns over plagiarism.

As stated facetiously by GACKT while on the red carpet, he laughed, “There are serious suspicions of plagiarism in this work. It might be canceled soon or even permanently banned. So, if that happens, I hope you get the chance to see it as soon as possible.”

The film is a sequel to the movie “Fly to Saitama,” which was adapted into a live-action film based on Mineo Maya’s manga and starred GACKT and Nikaido. The original movie earned 3.76 billion yen at the box office.

In the previous installment, the people of Saitama Prefecture overcame persecution from Tokyo residents, achieving the abolishment of the pass system and a peaceful life through the efforts of the Saitama Liberation Front. In the sequel, the ambition of the Saitama Liberation Front is to “create a sea in Saitama” and extend to Kansai, sparking a confrontation between East and West.

No specific details regarding the extent of the plagiarism allegations were released and may actually just be a joke by Gackt himself.

Thanks, ORICON NEWS.