The official report on the completion of the stage greeting for the animation film "Princess Hirune: The Unknown Watashi no Monogatari" has arrived!

An official report from the completion announcement stage greeting has arrived from the anime film "Princess Hirune: The Unknown Watashi no Monogatari," which will be released on March 18, 2017.

The film is set in Okayama Prefecture, just before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and is a "story of a family" with gimmicky direction typical of director Kenji Kamiyama. It is a "story of a family" set in Okayama Prefecture, just before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with a gimmicky direction characteristic of Kamiyama. The original character design is by Satoko Morikawa of "The Cat Returns," the design of the sidecar "Hearts" that transforms into a robot is by Shigeto Koyama of "Baymax," the animation is by Atsuko Sasaki of "Eden of the East," and the animation production is by Signal M.D.
⇒ "Princess Hirune", the latest work by Kenji Kamiyama, director of "Ghost in the Shell S.A.C.", will be released in theaters in 2017!　Character draft is by Satoko Morikawa of "The Cat Returns".
⇒ Anime Industry Watching Vol. 29: Director Kenji Kamiyama talks about the long road to "Princess Hirune: The Unknown Watashi no Monogatari

We now bring you the official report from the completion announcement stage greeting for this film held on February 27, 2017 (Monday). The stage greeting featured Mitsuki Takahata (who plays the role of Kokone), Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Arata Furuta, Tomoya Maeno, Hideki Takahashi, Yosuke Eguchi, and other members of the gorgeous cast, as well as the director, Kenji Kamiyama. They all spoke about the highlights and charms of the film from their own perspectives, so be sure to check out the event report.
The following is the event report.

Event Report] (*Honorifics omitted)
Takahata, who plays the lead role of Kokone Morikawa, said, "Thank you all for coming here today. I am glad to hear that you are going to see the movie now. I saw it too, and it's kind of amazing. It is difficult to explain, but it is a film that makes me cry, gives me goose bumps, and keeps my mind busy, but it is a work that makes me feel the power of animation is amazing. I hope everyone will take the time to enjoy it and go home." He also talked about the postrecording, saying, "It was very difficult. The Okayama dialect was difficult, and I had to consult with the director about how to subtly separate the two roles of Kokone and Enshen, which was also difficult. Above all, I usually play the role with the other actor in mind, but this time I had to imagine the role without knowing the other actor's voice, so it was hard to get used to it. He also commented to the surprise of the audience, "In the movie, Eguchi-san and I are father and son, but... I met him for the first time today. I met Eguchi-san for the first time in the movie.

Mitsushima, who played the role of Morio, said, "Thank you for coming here in the middle of winter when it is cold and I am sleepy every day. I've been feeling sleepy and in a hibernation mood lately, but I think "Princess Hirune" is a movie that I will never fall asleep! I am really nervous today like "Morio" because I have never met the seniors here at the recording studio. I think this movie is going to be a work that I would like to take care of my family. It is also my first time to voice a movie, and I play Morio, a boy who is the complete opposite of me, a realist with a science background. Takahata-san said earlier that he did everything in his imagination, but on the set, he and I are working together. I pretended that I wasn't there at all...! I was sure that Morio must have been dealing with Kokone from such a distance." He drew laughter from the audience.

Eguchi, who played the role of Momotaro in his first attempt as a voice actor, said, "The dubbing was very difficult, and I speak very slowly in the Okayama dialect. There are many parts that are completely different from the movie and drama, but I felt that there are some similarities. There is a scene in the film where Kokone and I have a meal together, and the omelette that first appears in the film looks very delicious! The first omelette looks so delicious! I thought to myself, "If this were a live-action scene, it would be even more interesting..." as I performed the parent-child scene. I was able to play the role of a stubborn father who loves his family because I was able to record the scene while listening to Mr. Takahata's voice. The film has science fiction elements that are unique to the director, but it also tells a family story, and I think it's a touching film. He also said, "The film has science fiction elements that the director is known for, but it also has a family story that I think is touching.

On the other hand, Furuta, who played Watanabe, said, "I'm Furuta, the bad guy who always bullies Mitsuki. I've been a voice actor for a long time, so I'm a bit of a choi-no-choi! Please enjoy today to the fullest! The audience burst into laughter. Maeno, who plays Kijita and is from Okayama, where the film is set, said, "I'm from Okayama, so as someone who knows my hometown, I was happy to see my hometown. It is a very faithful and beautiful depiction of Okayama in 2020. I would be happy if people in Okayama could see the film and become interested in Okayama." I was also very excited about the postrecording. "It was my first time to act in a feature-length anime, and my character is more than 10 years older than me, and his face is scary. Mitsushima then said, "It's not fair that you didn't use a dialect. Mitsushima then interjected, "It's not fair that you didn't use a dialect.

Takahashi, who played the role of Chairman Shijima, said, "I play the role of a great man, but it was difficult to express it only with my voice. This was my third time as a voice actor, having previously played a monster and a horse, but this was my first time playing a human. I enjoyed playing the role very much. However, the director was quiet, but very persistent and demanding! Even in my long career in show business, he was one of the top five most persistent. (He was one of the top five most persistent directors in my long career as an entertainer.

Director Kamiyama then said, "I get extremely nervous when I appear at these events. Thanks to the cast and the staff who supported the production for three years, we are finally able to present this film to the audience. I have not been this nervous in a long time. I can't wait for you to see it." I can't wait for you to see it," he said, expressing his joy and anxiety at the completion of the film.

In keeping with the storyline of the film, in which the cast members are searching for a secret hidden in their "dreams," all the cast members shared a dream they had recently had and were asked to diagnose their dream. Mr. Takahata revealed that he dreamed that he was let down from a rehearsed play just before the performance and that he was forced to drink water continuously while taking a nap. I wonder if I am a dominatrix. I'm not sure if I'm a dominatrix or not. He also said, "Being strong and calm is exactly what it means. I am very nervous, but my nervousness is not obvious. And if I go to bed, I can forget most of it. I wonder if I'm a dominatrix...? I don't like it..." he laughed.

Mitsushima also said that she had a dream in which she was gazing at people and animals from a high place, and she said, "I sometimes go my own way too much. I don't know if I'm being masterful or not, but it's true that I'm going too far on my own path and having a hard time in some areas. I wonder if I can continue to live like this. I'll just be careful not to cause trouble." He commented. Director Kamiyama commented, "I can't remember the dreams I had recently..." "My brain is also busy right now. The cast and audience alike were convinced by the results of this diagnosis, and the room erupted in laughter. Director Kamiyama laughed at the diagnosis and said, "That's a pretty good fit. He seemed to be satisfied with the result as well.

Finally, Takahata, on behalf of the cast, said, "I can't talk too much about the film before you see it, but I consider the end roll to be the whole film, so I hope you will enjoy it without getting up from your seats. If you like the film after watching it, please spread the word to the death. The event ended on a congenial note.