Hula Fulla Dance
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| Kanji | フラ・フラダンス | ||||
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| Written by | Reiko Yoshida | ||||
| Edited by | Kumiko Sakamoto | ||||
| Music by | Michiru Ōshima | ||||
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| Distributed by | Aniplex | ||||
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Running time | 109 minutes | ||||
| Country | Japan | ||||
| Language | Japanese | ||||
Hula Fulla Dance (Japanese: フラ・フラダンス, Hepburn: Fura Fura Dansu) is a Japanese anime film produced by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Seiji Mizushima and Shinya Watada. It premiered in Japanese theaters in December 2021.
Cast[edit]
| Character | Japanese |
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| Hiwa Natsunagi | Haruka Fukuhara[1] |
| Ryōta Suzukake | Dean Fujioka[2] |
| Kazuto Taira | Yuki Yamada[2] |
| Kanna Kamakura | Karen Miyama[3] |
| Ranko Takigawa | Miu Tomita[3] |
| Ohana Ka'aihue | Kaori Maeda[3] |
| Shion Shirasawa | Emiri Suyama[3] |
| Mari | Saori Hayami[4] |
Production and release[edit]
The film was first revealed in November 2020 as part of the "Zutto Ōen Project 2011 + 10...", which is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. It will be produced by Bandai Namco Pictures, directed by Seiji Mizushima (chief director) and Shinya Watada, and written by Reiko Yoshida. Character designs are provided by Hiroko Yaguchi, while Michiru Ōshima is composing the film's music. The film was originally scheduled to premiere in Japan in early Q3 2021.[1] However, the film's release was delayed to December 3, 2021.[3] It was exhibited in the Japanese Animation section at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival, which was held from October 30 to November 8, 2021, and was pre-screened on November 6.[5]
Crunchyroll released the film outside of Japan on May 11, 2023.[6]
Manga adaptation[edit]
A manga adaptation, written and illustrated by Mine Shito, was serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive from January 27 to October 27, 2021. It was compiled in two tankōbon volumes, which were both released on November 22 of the same year.[7][8]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Credited as Chief Director (総監督, Sō Kantoku).
References[edit]
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 4, 2020). "Aniplex Reveals Hula Fulla Dance Original Anime for Summer 2021". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 27, 2021). "Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance Casts Dean Fujioka, Yuki Yamada (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 21, 2021). "Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance's Teaser Unveils 4 Cast Members, New December 3 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 8, 2021). "Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ 福原遥主演『フラ・フラダンス』第34回東京国際映画祭【ジャパニーズ・アニメーション】部門で上映決定,SCREEN ONLINE,2021年9月28日
- ^ Cardine, Kyle (May 11, 2023). "Watch The Legend of Hei and More Movies on Crunchyroll This May". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ "「リゼロ」ミネルヴァのラバーストラップがアライブ付録に、新連載も4本始動". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 27, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 30, 2021). "Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance's Manga Adaptation Ends". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
External links[edit]
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Hula Fulla Dance (film) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
