Shimajirō's Magical Quest: Trailer Reveals Cast & Release Date For 10th Anime Film
The official website for 'Eiga Shimajirō Miracle-jima no Nanairo Carnation' (Shimajirō the Movie: The Rainbow Carnation of Miracle Island) has released a trailer, providing a sneak peek into the upcoming 10th film in the Benesse Corporation's Shimajirō anime franchise. The trailer not only reveals the film's cast but also announces its anticipated release date of March 8. Additionally, viewers get a preview of the theme song, 'Maarui Kimochi feat. May J.,' performed by May J.
Cast and Characters:
Natsumi Fujiwara takes on the role of Miller, the central character from Miracle Island endowed with special powers. Shōya Kimata, a member of the boy band JO1, joins the cast as King Bocchi, the leader of the robots in Miracle Island. The ensemble promises an engaging and diverse array of talents to bring the characters to life.
Creative Team:
Tomohiro Kawamura, known for his work on ' Shimajirō to Sora Tobu Fune ,' returns to direct the new film at Shanghai Heyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. and Shirogumi Inc. Yuichi 'masa' Nonaka, who previously composed music for the franchise, is once again responsible for the film's soundtrack.
Plot Overview:
The narrative kicks off when Miller, a boy with extraordinary abilities from Miracle Island, encounters Shimajirō. Miller reveals that an evil magician has stolen their island's rainbow carnations, flowers believed to grant wishes when given to someone special. A quest unfolds as Shimajirō, Miller, and their companions embark on a journey to retrieve the coveted carnations and thwart the magician's nefarious plans.
Franchise Highlights:
This instalment follows the success of 'Shimajirō to Kirakira Ōkoku no Ōji-sama,' the ninth CG anime film in the franchise, which premiered in March 2022. The previous film, 'Shimajirō to Sora Tobu Fune,' marked a milestone as the franchise's first 3D CG anime film, debuting in March 2021.
Legacy of Shimajirō:
The Shimajirō anime franchise has a rich history, with the original 'Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirou' television anime airing in Japan from 1993 to 2008. The subsequent series, including 'Hakken Taiken Daisuki! Shimajirō' and 'Shimajirō Hesoka,' continued the legacy from 2008 to 2012.
The franchise's success extended to the international stage with 'Shimajirō no Wow!' earning a nomination in the Animation category of the International Emmy Kids Awards in October 2015. Notably, 'Eiga Shimajirō: Mahō no Shima no Daibōken,' the first full-length, all-animation film in the franchise, opened in Japan in March 2018, followed by another film in March 2019.
Fans can anticipate another magical adventure with 'Eiga Shimajirō Miracle-jima no Nanairo Carnation,' as the beloved characters join forces to reclaim the enchanted rainbow carnations and save Miracle Island.
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