A report on the stage greeting for the animated film "GARO the Movie -DIVINE FLAME-" has arrived!　Leon was able to grow up because Roberto was there.

A report from the first day of the stage greeting of the animated film "GARO the Movie -DIVINE FLAME-" has arrived.



GARO the Movie -DIVINE FLAME-" is the latest anime film from the adult-oriented special effects series "GARO," which has produced a total of five series since 2005, following "GARO -Flame Imprint-" in 2014 and "GARO -Korenetsu-" broadcast from October 2015 to March 2016. GARO -Koren no Tsuki-," which aired from October 2015 to March 2016.The story revolves around the tragedy surrounding the birth of the "most beautiful horrorin history" and the new crisis faced by Leon, a demonic knight destined to destroy the "horror" that lurks in the darkness of this world. Directed by Yuichiro Hayashi, script by Yasuko Kobayashi, and produced by MAPPA and Tohoku Shinsha.

The following is the report.

GARO -DIVINE FLAME-", the latest theatrical version produced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the "GARO" project and a sequel to the popular "GARO -Flame Mark-", the first animated series, will be released on May 21 (Saturday). GARO -DIVINE FLAME-" will finally open in theaters on May 21 (Sat.)!　Daisuke Namikawa (Leon Lewis), Keno Horiuchi (Herman Lewis), Miu Tomita (Roberto Lewis), and director Yuichiro Hayashi took the stage at Shinjuku Wald 9 (Shinjuku, Tokyo) after the first screening.

Mr. Namikawa, Mr. Horiuchi, and Ms. Tomita appeared wearing badges of the characters they played!　Mr. Namikawa expressed his heartfelt feelings, "I heard about the movie last year, we recorded it in January, and now it's finally here. Director Hayashi also expressed his deep emotion, saying, "I had a good feeling after talking with the audience at the completion of the film, and I am very happy that it has finally come this far! I'm so happy that we've finally reached this point!

Hermann, who died in the TV series, is back to save Luis and Robert from their plight!　Mr. Horiuchi said with a big smile, "I am happy that Herman appeared in the film, but I am also happy that it was made into a movie. In particular, Herman and Roberto meet as father and son in the film version, and Mr. Horiuchi said, "I wanted to see my own child that I had not seen yet! I was talking to him as if he were my own child." The theme of "Protecting and Preserving" is the theme of this work, and it is very deep!　It has become a masterpiece for me as well," she said, expressing her special feelings.

Mr. Tomita said, "This was my first time to participate in "GARO" and I was worried, but everyone welcomed me warmly on the set. （Mr. Tomita said with a smile, "I was a bit nervous about participating in "GARO" for the first time, but I was warmly welcomed by everyone on set. Hayashi said smiling.

Director Hayashi emphasized the strong bond between the cast and their roles!　I've felt this since "The Mark of Fire,"" he said, "but the characters and the cast are linked, and the atmosphere is never blurred. I feel as if I am watching them in real life," he said.

Mr. Namikawa said of Leon after four years, "He has grown up a lot. Even though he lost one of his hands in the final battle, he protects his brothers without hesitation, which is something we have never seen before. I think Leon has grown because Roberto was there." Horiuchi grinned and said, "Leon and Namikawa have grown together. He has grown as a person through the series. We had a drink together and talked about acting, which is rare for us. （We drank together and talked about acting, which was rare for us. There were many aspects that were in sync with the role, and I also grew as a person.

Tomita said, "He is a crybaby, but I want him to overcome that and grow up to be strong and cool like Leon and Hermann. However, Director Hayashi said, "He's Hermann's son (laughs)," and his "older brother" Namikawa also had his doubts, saying, "He's pure-hearted now, but...?　Mr. Horiuchi seems determined to revive the show whenever his sons are in trouble, "Is this still going on?　I'm so disappointed..." but he seems to be happy about it. Fans who are looking forward to more sequels applauded in anticipation.

GARO -DIVINE FLAME-" is now in theaters nationwide, including Shinjuku Wald 9.