The Japanese release date for "Toy Story 5," the latest installment in Disney and Pixar's animated "Toy Story" series, has been set for July 3rd, and the latest Japanese dubbed trailer and US version poster have been released.
"Toy Story" was Disney and Pixar's first feature-length film, produced in 1995 and released in Japan in 1996. The story of young Andy's toys as they move around and go on great adventures when no one is looking, and the full CGI of toys like Woody and Buzz Lightyear coming to life, became a hot topic and became a huge hit worldwide. A second film was made in 1999, a third in 2010, and a fourth in 2019. In the Japanese version, Woody is voiced by Toshiaki Karasawa and Buzz Lightyear is voiced by George Tokoro.
The released footage shows Forky and Karen Beverly in gorgeous wedding attire, and Bonnie, a young girl engrossed in playing with familiar toys such as Jessie, Bullseye, Rex, and Buzz Lightyear. But then Bonnie receives the latest electronic tablet, "Lilypad," and her daily life changes completely. After receiving the tablet that all her friends have, Bonnie becomes so absorbed in it that she loses track of time.
In front of the latest technology that captivates Bonnie, Jessie expresses her anxiety, saying, "Are toys no longer needed?" and "We'll have no place to belong..." Woody returns to Bonnie's house after hearing Jessie's SOS! Woody makes a dashing appearance in a new look, complete with a poncho, and Buzz greets him with, "It's been a while, cowboy," and the two are reunited with a warm handshake and embrace.
As they share this emotional reunion, Lilypad mocks Woody's thinning hair where the paint has worn off, and asks him with a harsh welcome, "What do you want, Grandpa?" Lilypad loudly declares, "It's our time now. See you, toys!", to the horror of the other toys. Set to the classic song "You've Got a Friend in My Heart," the video also features Woody and Buzz desperately trying to resist Lilypad, as well as the many "Buzz Lightyears" who rush to the rescue, and new characters making their appearance in this film, foreshadowing a "battle" between traditional toys and the latest technology.
The end of the video features the same unchanging exchange between Woody and Buzz as they cling to a moving car, reminiscent of the memorable scene at the climax of the first "Toy Story" film, which was released in Japan 30 years ago.The ending builds anticipation for the return of this famous duo after a long time.
The US poster, which was also released, shows Woody, Buzz and the others with anxious expressions behind a defiantly smiling Lilypad. What will become of the toys and what will become of the bond between the toys and today's children? The visual makes us even more curious about the story's development.
