Interview Now - 岡咲美保 (Okasaki Miho), 熊田茜音 (Kumada Akane), MindaRyn -

The voice artist Miho Okasaki, who plays Rimuru in "Theatrical version That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond," took to the KPF2022 stage alongside Kumada Akane who voices the character of Eren in the "TenSura" TV anime series. They were joined by MindaRyn who sings the theme song for theatrical version of "TenSura!"

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2022.12.13

The first film adaptation of "TenSura" is out now! "Theatrical version That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond” was released on Friday 25th November 2022!

Experience the film adaption of "TenSura" on the big screen! "Theatrical version That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Guren no Kizuna-hen (Scarlet Bond)" is in Japanese cinemas now! Fuse, the author of the original "TenSura" series, was in charge of developing the storyline. The production explores the world of Tensura from a fresh perspective, so make sure to check it out! The film features all kinds of popular characters including super strong Rimuru!

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2022.11.30

First new movie in three years! Director Shinkai Makoto's "Suzume no Tojimari" was released in Japan on November 11th!

First new movie in three years! Shinkai Makoto, the director of "your name." and "Weathering With You" has released a new movie called "Suzume no Tojimari", now showing in Japanese cinemas! The story begins in Kyushu. It is a "road movie" which follows the growth and development of the main character, Suzume, a 17 year old high school girl!

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2022.11.15

Experience the theatrical version of DETECTIVE CONAN's world! Exhibition "DETECTIVE CONAN THE MOVIE-Ten-Ginmaku no Kaikoroku (Memoir)" is coming to Fukuoka City!

Experience the world of DETECTIVE CONAN from all angles by visiting the exhibition "DETECTIVE CONAN THE MOVIE-Ten-Ginmaku no Kaikoroku (Memoir)"! It will be held from Nov. 12th (Sat.) - Dec. 11th (Sun.) in JR Kyushu Hall (Fukuoka City)!

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2022.09.27

Interested in seeing what Fukuoka might look like in the future? The movie "TANG," which stars Ninomiya Kazunari, will be released in Japan on Thursday 11th August 2022!

The movie "TANG" will be released in Japan on Thursday 11th August 2022! The film focuses on the lives of two lost souls. One is a robot with no memory of the past and the other is a man who has given up on his dreams and totally lost sight of the future. Ninomiya Kazunari delivers a wonderfully relatable performance as the lead in a blockbuster adventure that will make you laugh and cry! A futuristic Fukuoka serves as one of the backdrops in this exciting new film!

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2022.08.05

The movie "KINGDOM II: Harukanaru Daichi e" hits Japanese cinemas on 15th July 2022! The sense of scale and dynamism pulsating through the story somehow manages to surpass the first film!

The movie "KINGDOM II: Harukanaru Daichi he (lit.: To Distant Lands)" will be released in Japan on 15th July 2022! This is a sequel to the 2019 live action hit "KINGDOM," which was based on Fukuoka-based manga artist Hara Yasuhisa's hugely popular series!

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2022.07.04

An outpouring of love for Hagaren! The movie "Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation" hits screens on 24th June 2022!

"Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation" hits Japanese cinemas on Friday 24th June 2022! The film stars Yamada Ryosuke from Hey! Say! JUMP. The cast and crew have so much passion for the title... There's a lot of love for Fullmetal Alchemist!

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2022.06.23

Yamada Ryosuke visited Fukuoka to attend a screening of "Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Kanketsu-hen - Saigo no Rensei (Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation)"!

An early screening of "Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Kanketsu-hen - Saigo no Rensei (Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation)" took place in Fukuoka City on Sunday 29th May 2022. Yamada Ryosuke (Hey! Say! JUMP), who plays the main character Edward Elric, appeared on stage at the event to speak with the audience! Read on to find out what happened!

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2022.06.07

The "Animage and Ghibli Exhibition" is currently taking place in Fukuoka City! Shimamoto Sumi, who voiced-over the iconic character Nausicaä, made a special appearance!

The Animage and Ghibli Exhibition is currently taking place in Fukuoka City. The retrospective will be on display at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum until Sunday 10th July 2022. The voice artist Shimamoto Sumi, who played the character of Nausicaä, made an appearance at a special private viewing for media outlets!

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2022.05.12

The movie "xxxHOLiC" will be released on Friday 29th April 2022! Witness the world of CLAMP come to life on the big screen!

The hugely popular "xxxHOLiC" series, which was created by the manga artist group CLAMP, has finally been turned into a live-action film for the first time! The movie "xxxHOLiC" will be released on Friday 29th April 2022!

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2022.04.12

The "KAMEN RIDER 50 YEARS EXHIBITION" opens in Fukuoka on 23rd April and runs until 15th May 2022!

Take a trip down memory lane at the "KAMEN RIDER 50 YEARS EXHIBITION!" The retrospective looks back at the history of the hugely popular "Kamen Rider!" All kinds of items will be on display including recreations of various props that were used in the show, which was first broadcast in 1971. The exhibition will open at JR Kyushu Hall (Fukuoka City) on 23rd April and run until 15th May 2022.

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2022.04.08

Have you seen the JR Kyushu trains that feature "Jujutsu Kaisen" characters on their exterior? The vehicles will be in operation until the end of February 2022!

JR Kyushu are operating some trains in the local region that feature characters from the hugely popular anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" on the exterior of their carriages. Gojo Satoru, Okkotsu Yuta, Itadori Yuji, and other key characters have been incorporated into the dynamic designs!

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2022.02.08

"The Deer King" hits screens on Friday 4th February 2022! The character's physical expressions of emotion are mesmerizing!

The animation director behind "Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke)" and "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.)" is back with a new film but in a different role! Ando Masashi makes his directorial debut with "The Deer King," which hits Japanese cinemas on 4th February 2022!

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2022.02.07

The Japan premiere of "ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20 FILM 'Record of Memories'” - Fukuoka screening!

"ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20 FILM 'Record of Memories'" will be released soon! Advanced screenings will take place from 3rd Nov (Wed), with the nationwide release schedule for 26th Nov (Fri)! You wont be able to hold back your tears when you see all five of them on screen! You'll feel like you're at a live show!

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2021.10.11

Live-action movie "Kaguya-sama: Love is War - Final" now showing in Japan! The awkward couple are too cute!

Live-action movie "Kaguya-sama: Love is War - Final" starring Hashimoto Kanna (actress from Fukuoka) and Hirano Sho (member of "King & Prince") now showing in Japan!

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2021.09.02

Introducing Hosoda Mamoru's new movie "BELLE" (Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime)! Belle's singing is incredible!

The anime director known for films such as "Summer Wars", Hosoda Mamoru's new movie named "BELLE" (Japanese Title: Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime) was released nationwide on 16th July. There are many incredible scenes, especially the opening when Belle (protagonist) sings the song written by "millennium parade", a band led by Tsuneta Daiki from "King Gnu"!

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2021.07.26

Hino Satoshi, the voice actor who played Flame Hashira/Rengoku Kyojuro, appeared at the special talk event of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the MOVIE: Mugen Train" in Fukuoka!

Celebrating the release of Blu-ray and DVD of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the MOVIE: Mugen Train", screenings/stage greetings were held in 5 cities in Japan, including Fukuoka! In this article, we will share about the "Special Talk in Fukuoka" event, at which Hino Satoshi who played Rengoku Kyojuro appeared and shared his thoughts towards the hot-blooded anime♪

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2021.07.15

The strongest Ghibli heroine ever!? "Theatrical version Earwig and the Witch" to be released on Friday 27 August!

"Theatrical version Earwig and the Witch" is the first full 3DCG animated film by Studio Ghibli and its release is scheduled on Friday 27 August in Japan! The free-spirited Earwig who won't be disheartened by anything could liven up your day♪

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2021.06.29

The first leading role of Raul (from Snow Man)! The movie "Honey Lemon Soda" to be released on Friday 9th July!

The first leading role of Raul (from Snow Man)! The live-action movie adapted from a popular manga "Honey Lemon Soda" will be released on Friday 9th July! A lighthearted teen romance perfect for summer♪

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2021.06.21

The popular Thai love story "2gether THE MOVIE", released in Japan on 4th June♪

The Thai rom-com that ranked number one on Twitter world trend, "2gether the series", is made into a movie named "2gether THE MOVIE" and will be released in Japan on 4th June!

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2021.06.04