The original anime "Super Kaguyahime!", the first feature-length directorial work by Seigo Yamashita, who has worked on the opening videos for popular anime such as the first season of "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Chainsaw Man," has been a hit, and it has been announced that the number of theaters showing the film will be increased by more than 100 from March 13th.
The film began streaming on January 22nd as a "Netflix movie," and following its success, began screening in theaters on February 20th. Despite being released in 19 theaters, it grossed approximately 291.22 million yen in four days and attracted approximately 148,000 viewers, ranking fifth in the audience numbers ranking (according to Kogyo Tsushinsha). Initially, it was only scheduled to be screened for one week, but the screening period was extended and eight more theaters were added, and in its second week, it still ranked eighth in the same ranking, showing no signs of slowing down.
To commemorate the expansion of the number of cinemas showing the film, a memorial visual drawn by Hechima, the character designer for the imaginary world of Tsukuyomi in the film, has been released. The emotional visual shows Kaguya and Tsukimi Yachiyo surrounding Sakyo Saiha playing the piano and laughing together. An illustration board featuring the same illustration will be distributed as the second special gift to moviegoers from March 13th.
The music video (MV) for the song "Reply" from the movie has been released on YouTube. Created by Vocaloid producer kz, the song features memorable lyrics that describe the days when Kaguya and Ayaba first met, as well as their feelings for each other. The MV condenses Kaguya and Ayaba's summer memories.
"Super Kaguyahime!" is a musical anime inspired by the classic "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter." Aya Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school girl who leads an incredibly busy life juggling part-time work and studies, meets Kaguya, who appears from inside a gaming utility pole that shines in seven colors.
Studio Colorido, known for "Penguin Highway," and Studio Chromat, led by director Yamashita, teamed up to produce the anime. Music was provided by a number of talented vocaloid producers, including ryo from "supercell," kz from "livetune," 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot.
