Netflix’s new anime film, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! will stream exclusively on the platform beginning January 22nd. Marking the feature directorial debut of Shingo Yamashita, Netflix has released a new alternative artwork and final trailer for the movie.
The Final Countdown: Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Hits Netflix Jan 22
Set in the dreamlike virtual world of “Tsukuyomi”, the film seeks to blend emotional storytelling, dynamic 3D action, and music through Yamashita’s stylish, high-sense visuals that are known to define his work. The main theme song of the film is “Ex-Otogibanashi” by Yachiyo Runami (voiced by Saori Hayami).
This new take on the classic Tale of the Bamboo Cutter Japanese folktale features a music-driven film narrative that features top songs by Vocaloid producers like ryo (supercell), kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot.
Produced by Studio Colorido (Penguin Highway, A Whisker Away) in collaboration with Director Yamashita’s new Studio Chromato, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! has already generated massive buzz online by amassing over 15 million views on YouTube’s “Trending Movie Trailers” chart in Japan as of November 28th.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Film Synopsis:
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 games 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.
The Japanese Voice Cast for the film includes:
- Kaguya: Natsuyoshi Yuko
- Iroha Sakayori: Anna Nagase
- Yachiyo Runami: Saori Hayami
- Akira Mikado: Miyu Irino
- Rai Komazawa: Yuma Uchida
- Noi Komazawa: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Roka Ayatsumugi: Yoshino Aoyama
- Mami Isayama: Konomi Kohara
- FUSHI: Rie Kugimiya
- Otako the Loyal Dog: Fairouz Ai
- Koto Okotteru: Natsuki Hanae
The English Voice Cast for the film includes:
- Kaguya: Jeannie Tirado
- Iroha Sakayori: Dawn Bennett
- Yachiyo Mikado: Ryan Bartley
- Yachiyo Mikado (Singing): Frankie Kevich
- Akira Mikado: Max Mittelman
- Noi Komazawa: Casey Mongillo
- Roka Ayatsumugi: Cassandra Lee Morris
- Otako the Loyal Dog: Anairis Quinones
- Koto Okotteru: Kieran Regan
Director: Shingo Yamashita
Screenplay: Saeri Natsuo/Shingo Yamashita
Tsukuyomi Character Design: Hechima
Reality Character Design: Nagae Akihiro
Musical Performance Production: Naoya Nakayama
Art Director: Taichi Shishido
Color Designer: Izumi Hirose
Tsukuyomi Concept Design: Higashi Mizutamari/Gold Fujimoto (Gokinjyo)
Reality Concept Design: Hitomi Kariya
CG Director: Masaya Machida (Stimulus Image)
CG Backgrounds: Tetsuya Kusama (Quun Plant)
Editor: Ryota Kinami
Compositing Director: Daisuke Chiba (Folium)
Music: Conisch
Sound Director: Keiichiro Miyoshi
Developer/Producer: Koji Yamamoto
Produced by: Colorido & Twin Engine Partners
Animation Production by Studio Colorido/Studio Chromato
You can learn more about the upcoming film Cosmic Princess Kaguya! over at TUDUM.
Note: The information above was sourced from a press release.
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