Ring Director Hideo Nakata Helms Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo Live-Action Film

Following the TV anime series and a short anime film produced by Toei Animation, a live-action film adaptation of Reiko Hiroshima's children fantasy novel series Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo is set to release in Japan on December 13, 2024. The short anime film was screened as a part of the omnibus film festival Toei Manga Matsuri in August 2020, then the TV anime series has aired on NHK Educational TV since September of the year. Hideo Nakata , best known for the international success of his Ring horror film franchise, is attached to direct on a screenplay by Reiko Yoshida ( Girls und PANZER , Violet Evergarden ). And ex-Takarazuka star Yuki Amami is cast as the protagonist, Beniko, the owner of Zenitendo. The film's official website also opens today, revealing a teaser trailer and visual featuring Amami as Beniko. Teaser visual The fantasy novel series featuring illustrations by jyajya has been published for 20 volumes by Kaiseisha since May 2013, printing more than 8.5 million copies worldwide. Under the English title THE SUPERNATURAL SWEET SHOP , Toei Animation's official English site describes the series: A mysterious sweet shop, to which only fortunate people can find their way. The way it sits there, tucked away down a narrow alley, it's as if it'shiding itself from the shopping district. "Has there always been a sweet shop down there..?" In the shopfront, you'll find an array of many captivating sweets. "What could it be that troubles you?" Whichever sweet is recommended by the owner, Beniko, it's a perfect fit for that particular customer. But if you use it or eat it the wrong way... "My own family's eagerness to see Zenitendo if it were made into a movie was the impetus for my involvement in this project," the live-action film's director Hideo Nakata said. "Even children have wishes in their hearts that they cannot tell anyone. Even if it is to outwit others or to make someone close to them unhappy, once people's greed begins to swell, it can be difficult to control. Beniko, played by Amami-san, looks at people who have developed such desires with a gentle yet sharp gaze as the 'referee of life.' We look forward to seeing the one and only Beniko, who only Yuki Amami can play!" RELATED : Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo TV Anime Explores Further Mysteries in April Source : "Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo" live-action film official website / Twitter ©2024 Movie "Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo" Production Committee

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