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RADWIMPS Leave 'Your Name' Message For Anime Fans
RADWIMPS Leave 'Your Name' Message For Anime Fans
Funimation’s got the home video release of the Your Name film coming up in a few months as part of the overall worldwide roll out through various distributors. Ahead of that they’ve now brought out a nice little piece for the fans with a quick message from RADWIMPS, the group behind the sound...
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Funimation Adds 'Your Name' Anime Dub Trailer
Funimation Adds 'Your Name' Anime Dub Trailer
Funimation’s got the home video release of the Your Name film coming up in a few months as part of the overall worldwide roll out through various distributors. Ahead of that they’ve now brought out the first home video preorder trailer to get people to put in for it ahead of time. ...
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‘Your Name’ Theatrical Run Breaks $4 Million
‘Your Name’ Theatrical Run Breaks $4 Million
After its debut weekend brought in a $1.8 million debut, Your Name has largely finished out its run with just a few showings here with a strong main week that saw it rise to $2.4 million. The past week added several more showings and events for it and this past weekend, it’s third in release, added another $336,855 to its coffers, bring it to $4.074 million to date. The film is still showing in select theaters and you can find locations near you here.
And you can check out our reviews of the film! Kestrel has a rich and detailed review of the English dub while Ink has a pretty great write up of the Japanese version.
Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, Masashi Ando is on board as the animation director while Masayoshi Tanaka is handling the character designs. Animation is being produced by Comix Wave. It features the song Zen Zen Zense from RADWIMPS.
Funimation has picked up the North American rights for the film while Anime Limited has grabbed the UK rights.
The Japanese cast includes Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Masami Nagasawa as Miki Okudera, Etsuko Ichihara as Hitoha Miyamizu, Ryou Narita as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Aoi Yuuki as Sayaka Natori, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Tsutomu Fujii, Kaito Ishikawa as Masahiro Takagi and Kanon Tani as Yotsuha Miyamizu.
The English language dub of the film was directed by Stephanie Sheh and Michael Sinterniklaas at NYAV Post. The English cast includes Michael Sinterniklaas as Taki Tachibana, Stephanie Sheh as Mitsuha Miyamizu, Kyle Hebert as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Cassandra Morris as Sayaka Natori, Ben Pronsky as Tsukasa Fujii, Ray Chase as Shinta Takagi, Catie Harvey as Yotsuha Miyamizu, Scott Williams as Toshiki Miyamizu, Michelle Ruff as Futaba Miyamizu, Marc Diraison as Taki’s Father, H.D. Quinn as Teshigawara’s Father, Michelle Ruff as Teshigawara’s Mother, Katy Vaughn as Yukari Yukino, Laura Post as Miki Okudera and Glynis Ellis as Hitoha Miyamizu.
Plot concept: The story is set one month after a comet that has fallen for the first time in a thousand years in Japan. Mitsuba, a high school girl living in the countryside, wants to live in the city because she is tired of life in the country. Then, there’s Taki. He’s a high school student living in Tokyo with his friends while working as a part-timer at an Italian restaurant. He also has a strong interest for fine arts involving architecture. One day, Mitsuba dreams of herself as a young man. On the other hand, Taki also has a dream where he is a female student attending high school in the countryside. What’s the secret behind their dreams?
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Your Name English Dub Theatrical Anime Release Review
Your Name English Dub Theatrical Anime Release Review
What They Say: From director Makoto Shinkai, the innovative mind behind Voices of a Distant Star and 5 Centimeters Per Second, comes a beautiful masterpiece about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls.
The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other. Yet, somehow, it works. They build a connection and communicate by leaving notes, messages, and more importantly, an imprint.
When a dazzling comet lights up the night’s sky, it dawns on them. They want something more from this connection—a chance to meet, an opportunity to truly know each other. Tugging at the string of fate, they try to find a way to each other. But distance isn’t the only thing keeping them apart. Is their bond strong enough to face the cruel irony of time? Or is their meeting nothing more than a wish upon the stars?
The Review: Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) I was kindly offered a screener of this before Anime Boston, but ended up actually seeing it in theaters post-con when I was back at home in CA with some friends because in the end, I wanted to put some money back to the industry. Also, it was playing at Alamo Drafthouse and I couldn’t pass up the truffle parmesan popcorn and watching a Makoto Shinkai movie in the beautifully restored New Mission Theatre.
This is where I confess I had never seen any of Shinkai’s work before. I knew it was buzzworthy but someone it slipped from my radar. I knew of this movie’s upcoming release and buzz because I know the English ADR team (NYAV Post) that worked on the dub release and the trailer was making the rounds. And the trailer hooked me in so that before I knew I was going to review this movie I already wanted to see it because it looked beautiful and I could just feel it was going to special.
And thankfully, I wasn’t wrong. This movie is not only beautiful, it’s just stunning. Not in the overtly symbolic way of lush works like Revolutionary Girl Utena but in a real-world kind of way that frames a very realistic-looking, everyday sort of Japan beautifully with only a slight bit of fantastical. And it’s not just a visually pretty film, it makes you feel. It starts off with a slice of life with fantastic twist vibe, but then there’s a plot element thrown in about halfway through that really dials up the feels to eleven and I don’t want to spoil it but I was really pleased with it because it definitely added some tension where a second or third act might normally struggle.
The main characters themselves, Mitsuha and Taki, come across relatable fairly quickly and enough so you don’t think too hard about their odd circumstance and can easily suspend disbelief that they’re having a Freaky Friday situation. Mitsuha is a small town shrine maiden who longs for more beyond rural life, longs for Tokyo. Taki is a Tokyo resident trying to navigate teen life and a crush on his pretty coworker. Both have had a feeling that something is out of place, like a dream they can’t quite remember like there’s something they’ve been missing but can’t name. They’re both well fleshed-out characters (many of the characters are quite charming and feel very real) that even if it’s never quite explained why they swap out, it doesn’t matter. What matters is you will root for them and their individual happy endings and the movie will definitely give you ‘the feels’ at times along the way.
Going back to visual for a second, the background art in this movie is seriously gorgeous. The landscapes and cityscapes are lovingly animated and beautifully rendered. From the quiet bucolic town to bustling Tokyo, they almost become characters themselves. For that reason alone I would highly suggest seeing this in theaters while it’s still showing, but luckily this is also a brilliant and wonderful story as well to back everything up.
As dubs go, I really liked this one. Stephanie Sheh and Michael Sinterniklaas were both excellent as the leads, with Mitsuha having a slight Midwestern accent in the English adaption to correspond with the slightly country dialect in the Japanese version. It’s a subtle but well thought out direction and a pleasing change from the usual adaptation of going with an American Southern or ‘Brooklyn’ accent that some dubs choose when adapting characters with regional dialects. They also do an excellent job of making the distinction of when Taki is in Mistuha’s body and vice-versa, and I really enjoyed the subtle nuances in those performances. The whole cast was great and you can really hear the care NYAV Post put in the ADR direction and production as every emotional beat feels genuine.
I’ve essentially been singing this movie’s praises on Facebook, and my boyfriend who isn’t even that big into anime also really loved this movie and has essentially been evangelizing it to people who even suggest they might be going. If you have friends who you’ve been wanting to introduce to anime, this is such a great way. I believe even non-anime fans would really like this movie.
In Summary: I think we have a new anime classic on our hands here, able to sit firmly up there with the likes of Studio Ghibli films and Akira. The fact that it’s done so well, becoming the highest grossing movie in the Japanese box office last year and second highest grossing film in Japan ever (after Ghibli’s Spirited Away) and has shattered records across Asia, is a testament to how good this film is. As of April 11th, Your Name was in 13th place at the box office. Honestly, that’s pretty amazing and I think it’s fair to say the hype that Shinkai is the “next Miyazaki” is real.
Go see this film, even if anime isn’t your usual thing, see it anyway. I really believe it’s the sort of animated film that can span the gap of otaku and non-otaku. It really is that special.
Grade: A+
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‘Your Name’ Theatrical Run Adds Another $600,000
‘Your Name’ Theatrical Run Adds Another $600,000
After its debut weekend brought in a $1.8 million debut, Your Name has largely finished out its run last week with the limited theatrical screenings it had in 311 screens around the country. Those numbers have now come in with it pulling in about $608,000 to bring it to a $2.4 million run over a six-day release period. With theater screen space at a premium right now, particularly with The Fate of the Furious soaking up a lot and bumping screens from a range of pictures, it’s no surprise that Your Name finished out before the Thursday special premiere night showings.
And you can check out our reviews of the film! Kestrel has a rich and detailed review of the English dub while Ink has a pretty great write up of the Japanese version.
Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, Masashi Ando is on board as the animation director while Masayoshi Tanaka is handling the character designs. Animation is being produced by Comix Wave. It features the song Zen Zen Zense from RADWIMPS.
Funimation has picked up the North American rights for the film while Anime Limited has grabbed the UK rights.
The Japanese cast includes Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Masami Nagasawa as Miki Okudera, Etsuko Ichihara as Hitoha Miyamizu, Ryou Narita as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Aoi Yuuki as Sayaka Natori, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Tsutomu Fujii, Kaito Ishikawa as Masahiro Takagi and Kanon Tani as Yotsuha Miyamizu.
The English language dub of the film was directed by Stephanie Sheh and Michael Sinterniklaas at NYAV Post. The English cast includes Michael Sinterniklaas as Taki Tachibana, Stephanie Sheh as Mitsuha Miyamizu, Kyle Hebert as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Cassandra Morris as Sayaka Natori, Ben Pronsky as Tsukasa Fujii, Ray Chase as Shinta Takagi, Catie Harvey as Yotsuha Miyamizu, Scott Williams as Toshiki Miyamizu, Michelle Ruff as Futaba Miyamizu, Marc Diraison as Taki’s Father, H.D. Quinn as Teshigawara’s Father, Michelle Ruff as Teshigawara’s Mother, Katy Vaughn as Yukari Yukino, Laura Post as Miki Okudera and Glynis Ellis as Hitoha Miyamizu.
Plot concept: The story is set one month after a comet that has fallen for the first time in a thousand years in Japan. Mitsuba, a high school girl living in the countryside, wants to live in the city because she is tired of life in the country. Then, there’s Taki. He’s a high school student living in Tokyo with his friends while working as a part-timer at an Italian restaurant. He also has a strong interest for fine arts involving architecture. One day, Mitsuba dreams of herself as a young man. On the other hand, Taki also has a dream where he is a female student attending high school in the countryside. What’s the secret behind their dreams?
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'Your Name' Scores $1.7 Million Theatrical Debut
'Your Name' Scores $1.7 Million Theatrical Debut
While it didn’t make it into our coverage on Monday with the preliminary box office numbers, the final numbers have come out for Funimation’s release of Your Name in theaters with both options available in many. The film was a big one for Funimation as it moved past the number of screens The Boy and the Beast had at 120 with a 303 screen debut. The film placed 13th over the weekend with a $1.7 million debut, and fourth among the new releases. The per screen average was a healthy $5,281. The film is also now kicking off a limited Canadian theatrical run where 44 screens will be added through April 26th. Check out the full slate of screens here.
“We are thrilled that anime and indie film fans, theatrical exhibitors and critics alike, have all embraced ‘Your Name.’ and helped deliver such a successful opening weekend,” said Michael DuBoise, EVP and COO of Funimation. “The vivid artistry and moving story telling of ‘Your Name.’ combined with our successful track record and proven expertise in anime marketing and fan engagement on limited event-style theatrical releases, like ‘Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F’ and ‘Shin Godzilla,’ made this opening possible.”
“Makoto Shinkai and his groundbreaking film ‘Your Name.’ have taken anime – especially anime filmmaking – to new heights,” said Gen Fukunaga, Founder and CEO of Funimation. “Based on the film’s performance over opening weekend, we are very hopeful that North American audiences will want to discover both the subtitled and dubbed versions of this amazing film and experience each of them on the big screen.”
And you can check out our reviews of the film! Kestrel has a rich and detailed review of the English dub while Ink has a pretty great write up of the Japanese version.
Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, Masashi Ando is on board as the animation director while Masayoshi Tanaka is handling the character designs. Animation is being produced by Comix Wave. It features the song Zen Zen Zense from RADWIMPS.
Funimation has picked up the North American rights for the film while Anime Limited has grabbed the UK rights.
The Japanese cast includes Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Masami Nagasawa as Miki Okudera, Etsuko Ichihara as Hitoha Miyamizu, Ryou Narita as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Aoi Yuuki as Sayaka Natori, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Tsutomu Fujii, Kaito Ishikawa as Masahiro Takagi and Kanon Tani as Yotsuha Miyamizu.
The English language dub of the film was directed by Stephanie Sheh and Michael Sinterniklaas at NYAV Post. The English cast includes Michael Sinterniklaas as Taki Tachibana, Stephanie Sheh as Mitsuha Miyamizu, Kyle Hebert as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Cassandra Morris as Sayaka Natori, Ben Pronsky as Tsukasa Fujii, Ray Chase as Shinta Takagi, Catie Harvey as Yotsuha Miyamizu, Scott Williams as Toshiki Miyamizu, Michelle Ruff as Futaba Miyamizu, Marc Diraison as Taki’s Father, H.D. Quinn as Teshigawara’s Father, Michelle Ruff as Teshigawara’s Mother, Katy Vaughn as Yukari Yukino, Laura Post as Miki Okudera and Glynis Ellis as Hitoha Miyamizu.
Plot concept: The story is set one month after a comet that has fallen for the first time in a thousand years in Japan. Mitsuba, a high school girl living in the countryside, wants to live in the city because she is tired of life in the country. Then, there’s Taki. He’s a high school student living in Tokyo with his friends while working as a part-timer at an Italian restaurant. He also has a strong interest for fine arts involving architecture. One day, Mitsuba dreams of herself as a young man. On the other hand, Taki also has a dream where he is a female student attending high school in the countryside. What’s the secret behind their dreams?
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Watch A ‘Your Name’ Anime Dub Clip About Switching Places
Watch A ‘Your Name’ Anime Dub Clip About Switching Places
Funimation brought out Your Name theatrically in dub and sub form on April 7th, 2017 and while you can get your tickets for it with select showings that are cropping up, you can also check out the latest dub clip that provides a taste of the work. This one has some fun focusing on the discovery, through English dubbed goodness, of what has really happened with switching places!
And you can check out our reviews of the film! Kestrel has a rich and detailed review of the English dub while Ink has a pretty great write up of the Japanese version.
Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, Masashi Ando is on board as the animation director while Masayoshi Tanaka is handling the character designs. Animation is being produced by Comix Wave. It features the song Zen Zen Zense from RADWIMPS.
Funimation has picked up the North American rights for the film while Anime Limited has grabbed the UK rights.
The Japanese cast includes Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Masami Nagasawa as Miki Okudera, Etsuko Ichihara as Hitoha Miyamizu, Ryou Narita as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Aoi Yuuki as Sayaka Natori, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Tsutomu Fujii, Kaito Ishikawa as Masahiro Takagi and Kanon Tani as Yotsuha Miyamizu.
The English language dub of the film was directed by Stephanie Sheh and Michael Sinterniklaas at NYAV Post. The English cast includes Michael Sinterniklaas as Taki Tachibana, Stephanie Sheh as Mitsuha Miyamizu, Kyle Hebert as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Cassandra Morris as Sayaka Natori, Ben Pronsky as Tsukasa Fujii, Ray Chase as Shinta Takagi, Catie Harvey as Yotsuha Miyamizu, Scott Williams as Toshiki Miyamizu, Michelle Ruff as Futaba Miyamizu, Marc Diraison as Taki’s Father, H.D. Quinn as Teshigawara’s Father, Michelle Ruff as Teshigawara’s Mother, Katy Vaughn as Yukari Yukino, Laura Post as Miki Okudera and Glynis Ellis as Hitoha Miyamizu.
Plot concept: The story is set one month after a comet that has fallen for the first time in a thousand years in Japan. Mitsuba, a high school girl living in the countryside, wants to live in the city because she is tired of life in the country. Then, there’s Taki. He’s a high school student living in Tokyo with his friends while working as a part-timer at an Italian restaurant. He also has a strong interest for fine arts involving architecture. One day, Mitsuba dreams of herself as a young man. On the other hand, Taki also has a dream where he is a female student attending high school in the countryside. What’s the secret behind their dreams?
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Watch A ‘Your Name’ Anime Dub Clip About... What Is That?!
Watch A ‘Your Name’ Anime Dub Clip About... What Is That?!
Funimation brought out Your Name theatrically in dub and sub form on April 7th, 2017 and while you can get your tickets for it, you can also check out the latest dub clip that provides a taste of the work. This one has some fun focusing on the discovery, through English dubbed goodness, of what that mysterious object really is.
And you can check out our reviews of the film! Kestrel has a rich and detailed review of the English dub while Ink has a pretty great write up of the Japanese version.
Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, Masashi Ando is on board as the animation director while Masayoshi Tanaka is handling the character designs. Animation is being produced by Comix Wave. It features the song Zen Zen Zense from RADWIMPS.
Funimation has picked up the North American rights for the film while Anime Limited has grabbed the UK rights.
The Japanese cast includes Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Masami Nagasawa as Miki Okudera, Etsuko Ichihara as Hitoha Miyamizu, Ryou Narita as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Aoi Yuuki as Sayaka Natori, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Tsutomu Fujii, Kaito Ishikawa as Masahiro Takagi and Kanon Tani as Yotsuha Miyamizu.
The English language dub of the film was directed by Stephanie Sheh and Michael Sinterniklaas at NYAV Post. The English cast includes Michael Sinterniklaas as Taki Tachibana, Stephanie Sheh as Mitsuha Miyamizu, Kyle Hebert as Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Cassandra Morris as Sayaka Natori, Ben Pronsky as Tsukasa Fujii, Ray Chase as Shinta Takagi, Catie Harvey as Yotsuha Miyamizu, Scott Williams as Toshiki Miyamizu, Michelle Ruff as Futaba Miyamizu, Marc Diraison as Taki’s Father, H.D. Quinn as Teshigawara’s Father, Michelle Ruff as Teshigawara’s Mother, Katy Vaughn as Yukari Yukino, Laura Post as Miki Okudera and Glynis Ellis as Hitoha Miyamizu.
Plot concept: The story is set one month after a comet that has fallen for the first time in a thousand years in Japan. Mitsuba, a high school girl living in the countryside, wants to live in the city because she is tired of life in the country. Then, there’s Taki. He’s a high school student living in Tokyo with his friends while working as a part-timer at an Italian restaurant. He also has a strong interest for fine arts involving architecture. One day, Mitsuba dreams of herself as a young man. On the other hand, Taki also has a dream where he is a female student attending high school in the countryside. What’s the secret behind their dreams?
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