SKE48 members including Akari Suda appeared in kimono!　The latest "Pripara" anime movie, Hinamatsuri event report

Here is a report from the Hinamatsuri event of the anime movie "Pripara: Let's Go Pripari," which will be released in theaters on March 12.

The "Prettypara" TV animation series is based on the popular amusement game for girls. Following the TV series and the movie version, "Pripara" will be released in October 2015 as the first 3D animation series, In October 2015, the first 3D movie "Tobidasuru Pripara Minna de Mezase! In March 12, 2016, the animated movie "Pripara: Minna no Aspiration♪ Let's Go Pripari" will be released.

The movie is also attracting attention because Mrs. Davy and former AKB48 member Rina Kawae will appear as guest voice actors and SKE48 will sing the theme song. The guests appeared in kimonos and the event turned out to be a spectacular event befitting the film. Here is the report.

Today, in commemoration of the film's release, we held the "Commemoration of the Release of the Movie: Pina Matsuri Event" on March 3, the Girls' Festival day. At the event, Akaneya Himatsu, who plays the main character, Manaka Ra-ra, and Mrs. Devi, who plays the guest voice actress, Ookanda Prolia, appeared on stage. I was thrilled to see the animation with my voice in it. I thought it would be difficult to match the animation mouth as it opens, but I was amazed at how well the editing staff did their job." I commented. The members of SKE48, who sang the theme song "Chicken Line" (released on March 30) and the latest single in 7 months, took the stage in gorgeous kimonos, inspired by the Hinamatsuri event, and engaged in girl talk about their memories of the Hinamatsuri and what it was like to be born a girl. The girls talked about their memories of Hinamatsuri and how happy they were to be born a girl. In addition, many cute children who are fans of "Pripara" came to the event and asked questions to the guests. The children who asked questions were nodding their heads in agreement with the profound comments of these senior women in life. Akaneya, who plays the main character in the movie, told the audience, "This movie is the first completely original story of Pripara, so the staff and the cast are all very enthusiastic about it, and it is really impressive. I think that Pripara is made possible by the staff who create the animation, the staff who create the live scenes, the cast who voice the characters, and most of all, the audience who come to see the movie. I hope that many people will come to see this movie as well!
During the photo session at the end of the event, we took pictures with the children who came to the venue, creating a gorgeous and wonderful exchange between the girls that transcended their age.

Q. You are wearing a beautiful kimono today. Do you usually wear a kimono?
Akaneya Himatsu: I am 21 years old now, and I haven't worn a kimono since my coming-of-age ceremony! I feel very fresh.
Mrs. Davy: The key point of this costume is the polero made from a kimono obi. This is made by kimono remake designer Ms. Morie Yamada. The emerald is more gorgeous than the one displayed in a museum in Turkey. She also wears a peacock feather on her head.

Q. What are your impressions of the film?
Nika Akaneya: Actually, I had heard from the staff that "Mrs. Devi's dubbing was very good," so I was really looking forward to seeing the movie, but it was even better than I expected! Mrs. Devi's character, Prolia Okanda, is an original character in the movie, but she had an aura as if she had been around for a long time and was already like a "Pripara" god (laughs).
Mrs. Devi: I was impressed by how difficult the process was until the finished product. I was thrilled to see the animation with my voice in it. I thought it must be difficult to match the animation as it opens its mouth, but I was amazed at the quality of work done by the editing staff.

Q. Please introduce the theme song "Chicken Line".
SKE48 Akari Suda: The scale of this movie has been increased and it is set in cities around the world, so we sang our theme song with a Latin melody.
SKE48 Akine Takayanagi: I also love Prepala and have worked on the musical before, but the Mega-sister and Mega-brother in this movie are very good, and I think it is something that Prepala fans will love.

Q. Do you have any memories of Hinamatsuri?
Akaneya Nikkika: When I was a child, my parents would put out a big hina decoration every year, which was a regular event. After I moved to Tokyo, I don't get to put out hina dolls anymore, but just the other day, my mother sent me a hinamatsuri message card that makes noises when opened, which made me very happy.
Mrs. Davy's comment: When I was a little girl, I loved to make tanzan, decorate the hina dolls, the lord, the three courtesans, and the five courtesans, and have a little amazake (sweet sake). The excitement of decorating has remained unchanged since childhood.

Q. Is there anything good about being a girl?
Nawa Furuhata, SKE48: The fact that there are ladies' days. It is a special offer for girls only at restaurants and movie theaters, so I am happy.
Yuna Egori, SKE48: I am very happy to be able to wear cute outfits.

Q. Children's Question 1: What kind of things should I work on to become a cute girl?
Nika Akaneya: I make it a habit to look in the mirror. I study smiles and facial expressions, such as, "Would I look cute if I smile like this? I study smiles and facial expressions.
Mrs. Davy: To become a cute girl, I think it is important to be loved by your father, mother, and everyone around you and to have dreams. If you have dreams and wish [to be like this] and [to be like that], you will be able to become a pretty girl.

Q. Children's Question 2: How can I become an idol?
SKE48 Akari Suda: The most important thing for an idol is to have a smile, so please keep smiling and aim to be an idol loved by many people.
SKE48 Akine Takayanagi: For now, please watch "Pripara" and learn a lot about idols, and become an idol who can win the center of being loved like Ra-ra-chan.

Q. Final greetings
Akaneya Nikkika: This movie is the first completely original story of Pripara, so the staff and the cast are all very enthusiastic about it, and I'm really impressed with how well it turned out. I think that Pripara is made possible by the staff who create the animation, the staff who create the live scenes, the cast members who voice the characters, and above all, the audience who come to see the movie, so I hope that many people will come to see this movie.
Mrs. Davy: I hope that not only children but also adults will see the movie. Every day there is a lot of news that is bleak, but I hope that watching Pripara will put your mind at ease and give you a peaceful feeling.
SKE48 Akari Suda: I am very nervous about being in charge of the theme song, but I took this opportunity to make my Pripara debut, and it was a lot of fun. I hope I can share this kind of fun with everyone.
Yuna Egori, SKE48: Just like the girls in Pripara, I will continue to do my best to become an idol who is loved by everyone.
Haruka Kumazaki, SKE48: Recently I've heard many fans say, "I made my debut in Pripara," which makes me very happy. I will do my best so that this will be a chance for many people to love Pripara.
SKE48 Akine Takayanagi: I just watched the work and saw where and how our song "Chicken Line" will be sung. I hope you will pay attention to our theme song.
SKE48 Nawa Furuhata: Like the idols in Pripara, I would like to acquire many idol skills, so I hope I can grow together with this movie.