Aikatsu Planet! The Movie
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| Aikatsu Planet! The Movie | |
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| Directed by | Ryuichi Kimura |
| Screenplay by | Misuzu Chiba |
| Based on | Aikatsu Planet! by BN Pictures |
| Starring | see below |
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| Distributed by | BN Pictures |
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Running time | 43 minutes[1] |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Aikatsu Planet! The Movie (Japanese: 劇場版 アイカツプラネット！, Hepburn: Gekijōban Aikatsu Puranetto!) is a 2022 Japanese live-action/animated musical dance short film based on a television series with a same name created by BN Pictures. The short film is directed by Ryuichi Kimura, written by Misuzu Chiba, and produced by BN Pictures. The short film was released in Japan on July 15, 2022 as a double feature with a 25-minute short, Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future.[2]
Sypnopsis
Few months after the Planet Princess Grand Prix, Mao's schedule is packed, and in return for the gratitude for the fans, she launches "Aikatsu Planet! Gratitude Festival".
Cast
- Kāya Date as Mao Otoha
- Rio Ogura as Rui Tamaki
- Shizune Nagao as Kiyoko Umekoji
- Rion Watanabe as Shiori Motoya
- Mizuki as Ayumi Tsukishiro
- Amy as Ann Kirimm
- Narumo Uno as Meisa Hinata
- Rurika Uno as Sara Itoi
Production
On October 2021, it was announced on Sunrise Festival Regeneration 2021 that Aikatsu Planet! live-action/animated television series will receive a film adaptation, with director Ryuichi Kimura, and screenwriter Misuzu Chiba returning from the television series for the film.[3] On April 2021, the official website revealed that animation character designer Risa Miyadani will return for the film.[2][4]
Release
The short film was released in theaters in Japan on July 15, 2022 as a double feature with 25-minute short, Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future.[2]
Reception
Box office
The short film failed to make it to the top 10 in the Japanese box office.[5]
Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future
| Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future | |
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| Directed by | Ryuichi Kimura |
| Screenplay by | Yoichi Kato |
| Based on | Aikatsu! by BN Pictures |
| Starring | see below |
| Music by | monaca |
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| Distributed by | BN Pictures |
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Running time | 25 minutes[6] |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future (アイカツ！ 10th STORY 未来へのSTARWAY, Aikatsu! 10th Sutōri: Mirai e no Sutāwai) is a 2022 Japanese animated musical dance short film based on Aikatsu! series created by BN Pictures. The short is directed by Ryuichi Kimura, written by Yoichi Kato, and produced by BN Pictures.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Aikatsu! franchise, the short is set after the series finale, and follows Ichigo, Aoi and Ran's path after their final year at Starlight School.[2][4] A sequel is in development, and will be released in early 2023.[7]
Synopsis
While Akari is shining brightly as Starlight Queen, her and Ichigo just had a successful live event as a duo, "Cosmos". As Ichigo is in her third year at Starlight School's high school division, her, Aoi and Ran must take their paths with caution for whay lies ahead.
Voice cast
- Sumire Morohoshi as Ichigo Hoshiyama
- Shino Shimoji as Akari Ōzora
- Azusa Tadokoro as Aoi Kiriya
- Ayaka Ōhashi as Ran Shibuki
References
- ^ "劇場版アイカツプラネット！" [Aikatsu Planet! The Movie]. eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "「劇場版アイカツプラネット！」ティザー解禁、初代「アイカツ！」完全新作が同時上映". Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (October 3, 2021). "Aikatsu Planet! Idol TV Series Gets Film Next Summer". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Loo, Egan (April 13, 2022). "Aikatsu Planet! Film's Teaser Announces July 15 Opening, Joint Screening With 10th Anniversary Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Komatsu, Mikakatsu (July 19, 2022). "Japan Box Office: Kingdom Live-Action Film Sequel Makes Its No.1 Debut with Strong 797 Million Yen". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "アイカツ！ 10th STORY 未来へのSTARWAY" ["Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future"]. eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ "アニメ「アイカツ！」2023年初春に新作を上映、本日から劇場で特報も". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
External links
- Official movie site (in Japanese)
- Aikatsu Planet! The Movie (film) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia