Present] Present campaign to win a script signed by Takahiro Sakurai, Tomokazu Sugita, and other cast and crew members from the anime film "Gene in the Land of Pictograms.

Akiba Research Institute is holding a present campaign to win a script autographed by the cast and crew of "Gene in Emoji Land," an anime film that has become a hot topic since it debuted at No. 2 at the U.S. box office.

Gene in Emoji Land" is an animated film that has become a hot topic of conversation after its hit start at the U.S. box office, where it debuted at No. 2. In Japan, it was released in theaters on Saturday, February 17, 2018, and the DVD was released on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
The film was a big hit at the box office in its first weekend of release in the U.S., in fact, it was the first animated film to be ranked No. 1 in the U.S.
This film also attracted attention for its superb Japanese dubbed cast.

The story takes place in "Textopolis," a town where emojis live lively lives inside a boy's smartphone. The main character is Gene, a cheerful emoji boy with a very expressive face. However, Gene is always worrying his parents because he cannot make the "mmm" facial expression that is his role.
Then one day, Gene's first day at work finally arrives. However, Gene fails miserably because he makes a weird face that is completely different from his assigned role. When his fellow emoji learn of this, they too are thrown into chaos.
Gene discovers that his inability to make the "mmm" face that is his role is caused by a "glitch," and sets off on an adventurous journey with his friends Hi-Touch and hacker Jail Blake to fix the "glitch. The story of the film is that Gene sets out on an adventurous journey with his friends Hi-Touch and hacker Jail Blake to fix the "glitch.

The main character Gene is played by Takahiro Sakurai, who portrayed Osomatsu in the hit anime "Osomatsu-san"; his friend High Touch is played by Tomokazu Sugita, who portrayed Gintoki in "Gintama"; and Gene's father Mel is played by Joji Nakata, who played Corporal Giroro in "Sergeant Keroro". In addition, many popular voice actors such as Takehito Koyasu, Shinichiro Miki, Koji Yusa, and many others have gathered together. In addition, they dubbed not only one role but also many characters, and the differences in their voices are one of the points of interest.

Akiba Research Institute has decided to hold a present campaign in which one lucky person will win a script signed by the film's cast and crew.
Takahiro Sakurai (Jean), Tomokazu Sugita (High Touch), Haruka Shimizu (Jail Break), Rikako Aikawa (Smiler), Joji Nakata (Mel), Takehito Koyasu (Poop Daddy), Shinichiro Miki (Demon, Rocket), Koji Yusa (Blue Caban, Glasses Face), The script, signed by Yota Tsuruoka (recording director), is a very rare item that is hard to find anywhere else!

Please read the application guidelines below and apply for the prize!

Prizes
・Giveaway a script signed by the cast and crew of the animated film "Gene in the Land of Pictographs".

*The autographs will be signed by the following people.
Takahiro Sakurai (Jean), Tomokazu Sugita (High Touch)
Haruka Shimizu (played by Jail Blake), Rikako Aikawa (played by Smiler)
Joji Nakata (as Mel), Takehito Koyasu (as Poop Daddy)
Shinichiro Miki (as Devil Rocket), Koji Yusa (as Blue Caban, Glasses Face)
Yota Tsuruoka (Recording Director)

Application Guidelines
Application period: Friday, April 6, 2018 - Thursday, April 19, 2018 (23:59)
・Number of winners: 1 person
・Prize shipping: Scheduled to be shipped in May 2018
Application method: Received via the dedicated application form ( # )

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