Animated film "Moana and the Legend of the Sea" held a blockbuster commemorative event!　Official report has arrived!

An official report from the blockbuster commemorative event of the animated film "Moana and the Legend of the Sea" has arrived.

Moana and the Legend of the Sea" is the latest Disney animated film, fresh in our memories from the historic blockbuster success of "Anna and the Snow Queen" and "Zootopia". The film tells the story of the adventures of Moana, a 16-year-old girl who is destined to become a part of the ocean after an experience in her childhood, and who has the special power to be "loved by the ocean. The film is directed by the golden duo of Ron Clements and John Musker, the masters of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin".
⇒The animated film "Moana and the Legend of the Sea," opens in March 2017! 　 Disney's new heroine is "the girl chosen by the sea.

The film, which opened in theaters on March 10, has been an explosive hit, recording box-office revenues of 589,485,600 yen and attendance of 466,480 people over the two days of March 11 and 12. In response to the positive response, a blockbuster commemorative event was held at TOHO Cinemas Nihonbashi. Miliyah Kato, who sings the end song for the Japanese version, and Rolly, who plays the role of Tamatoa, attended the event, and the official report has arrived.

Official Report

At the beginning of the event, Miliyah Kato appeared on stage and sang "Dokodemo Dakemono ~How Far I'll Go~" live for the first time in front of the audience, saying "I was very nervous singing live for the first time! It's a very beautiful song, and I hope many people will sing it from now on. She is a 16-year-old girl who takes a step forward by her own will and moves her life. I was 16 years old when I came to Tokyo from Nagoya to pursue my dream. I saw the film as a reminder to myself that I have to make my own way in life, and I could also relate to the fact that someone is always there to help you in a pinch.

ROLLY, who plays the role of "Tamatoa" in the Japanese version of the film, appeared in a shiny, glittering costume to match her role as the giant crab villain "Tamatoa," and said, "Miliyasan, what a wonderful thing to say! What a wonderful thing to say! I've been listening to Moana songs for the past few days, so I was very moved by Miliyah's live singing! The real thing! The real person!" and she praised the live singing and her comments to great acclaim, sending the audience into a frenzy of laughter. About the character she played, she said, "When Tamatoa was born, she was just a crab living at the bottom of the sea, but one by one she put on shiny accessories and became what she is today. When I was a child, I was fat and called a pig catfish, but now I have grown so much too! I am a tamatoa myself! And for those of you who are about to see the film, I want you to pay attention to Tamatoa's songs and eyes! He is truly a David Bowie tribute character!" He introduced Tamatoa as "a character that pays homage to David Bowie! He also commented on his first experience as a voice actor in a Disney film: "I've been a big fan of Disney since I was a kid! It was a milestone in my life to be able to voice a Disney character! To be one of the Tamatoa from all over the world, I feel like I've put a stake in my life that will last forever!" He expressed his passionate excitement. Miliyah explained about the necklace she was wearing, "I was inspired by the very important 'heart of Te Fiti' that Moana wears, and I designed it under my brand 'MIRROR'! I designed it for my brand "MIRROR"! ROLLY said, "This is definitely going to be popular this year! It would make a great Christmas gift! It's going to be a hit this year! It'll make a great Christmas gift!

(Laughs.)" Finally, for those who will be watching the film, Miliyah said, "At first I couldn't believe that I would be chosen as the Japanese end song for Disney's version. But now I believe that I was chosen because of my destiny to share this wonderful song with many people. I hope that everyone who will see the film will take home with them from the theater a wide range of emotions and impressions. I would be happy if it gives you a push to open up a new life!" and ROLLY said, "It's a great entertainment movie with great images matched with a large scale song! Enjoy! ROLLY closed the blockbuster celebration event with the message, "Enjoy! Moana and the Sea of Legends" is attracting a wide range of audiences, especially teens and 20-somethings who admire the brave and cute Moana. The movie is a blockbuster hit with a wide range of audiences, from small children to people in their 90s, both male and female, who identify with Moana's way of life, which is to believe in oneself and go straight ahead.