The latest in the Moomin series, "Moomin the Movie: A Pleasant Vacation in the Southern Ocean," BD/DVD to be released on August 5!

The Blu-ray/DVD of "Moomin the Movie: A Pleasant Vacation at the Southern Ocean," which was released in theaters this past February, will be released on August 5, 2015 (Wednesday).

Moomin the Movie: A Pleasant Vacation on the Southern Ocean" is the latest installment in the Moomin series, which has many fans in Japan. It is a feature-length animated film produced in Finland to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the author, Tove Jansson. The film depicts their great adventure as they escape the Moomin Valley for the first time and head for a resort, the battle between Moomin and his love rival, and the crisis of the family's breakup due to their addiction to the luxurious lifestyle of the aristocracy.

The film was released in Japan on February 13, attracting many Moomin fans to movie theaters. Reviews on "AniPota" said that the film was different from "The Delightful Moomin Family," which was broadcast on TV in 1990, with comments such as "the touch is close to the original (novel)" and "the worldview is quite surreal," but it was still highly rated as "a must-see film for fans. The voice cast is the same as in "The Delightful Moomin Family," with Minami Takayama as Moomin, Akio Otsuka as Moomin Papa, Ikuko Tani as Moomin Mama, Mika Kanai as Florent, Takehito Koyasu as Snufkin, Rei Sakuma as Mii, Yuko Kobayashi as Mimura, and guest voice actors such as The guest voice actors are Masakazu Mimura, Kazuki Ohtake, and Kaela Kimura of "Samarazu" fame.

There will be two types of packages: a standard edition Blu-ray (3,800 yen + tax)/DVD (2,800 yen + tax) and a limited first-run luxury edition DVD (5,800 yen + tax) with special features. The luxury edition DVD will include an original tote bag and pouch. The luxury edition DVD will also include the trailer and TV spot collection, which are also included in the standard edition, as well as the making of the film, an interview with the staff in Finland, an interview with the staff in Japan, and a stage greeting at the premiere screening (by director Xavier Picardo and wanderers).

In addition, an "Otona no Coloring Campaign" will be held to commemorate the release of this Blu-ray/DVD. In this campaign, users will be able to download the original pictures of "Moomin: Fun Vacation on the Southern Ocean" from the official website and color in the pictures. When you have finished coloring, take a picture and post it on Instagram or Twitter with "#Moomin Otona no Coloring" to complete your entry. The best entries will receive a "postcard set" as a present.

Campaign period: May 20, 2015 (Mon) - July 20, 2015 (Mon) 12:00
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<Introduction

This is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Tove Jansson, the author of the original novel,
This is the first feature-length animated film produced in Finland to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the original author, Tove Jansson!

The Moomin stories were first published in 1945 and have been adapted into comic books, picture books, and animations loved by people all over the world. The Moomin world continues to fascinate both children and adults because the worldview of the original author, Tove Jansson, lives on in the Moomins and their unique characters. The story subtly depicts the importance of family, friends, and nature, and its storyline is so profound that it seems to have foreseen modern society. This is the first film adaptation of the original comic. Everyone's favorite Moomin family escapes from the Moomin Valley to the South Seas! What is the most important thing they find at the end of their exciting vacation?

＜The Moomin family is a family of Moomins who have been on a journey to the South Seas.

The Moomin family has escaped from the Moomin Valley and come to the South Seas for a vacation. The excitement is short-lived, as Florent and Moominpappa are completely captivated by the luxurious and extravagant lifestyle of the aristocracy. Moomin and Moominmamma are so angry with them that they run away from the hotel..! Will they be able to return to the Moomin Valley together?

<Cast of the dubbed Japanese version
Moomin: Minami Takayama
Florent: Kanai Mika
Moominpappa: Akio Otsuka
Moominmamma: Ikuko Tani
Mii: Rei Sakuma
Mimula: Yuko Kobayashi
Snufkin: Takehito Koyasu
Marquis of Mongaga: Masakazu Mimura (wandering)
Clark: Kazuki Ohtake (wandering)
Pimple: Kaela Kimura

<Staff
Director : Xavier Picardo Producer : Hanna Hemila
Image song：Kaela Kimura "eye"/ELA (Victor Entertainment)

2014/Finland/France/Original title: MUUMIT RIVIERALLA (English title: MOOMINS ON THE RIVIERA)/Title translation & dubbing translation: Fumiko Nozaki

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