The cast of Comics Wave Film's latest production, "Shiki Oriki" has been announced! Featuring Minako Kotobuki, Haruka Shiraishi, Hiroki Yasumoto and more!

Comics Wave Film's new animated film "Shiki Ori Ori Ori" will be released in Theatre Shinjuku, Cine Libre Ikebukuro, and other theaters in the summer of 2018. The voice cast for the main characters has been announced, and comments from the cast have also arrived.

Shiki Ori" is a character from "Kimi no na wa. and "5 Centimeters per Second" directed by Makoto Shinkai. Set in three cities in China, this short animated film consists of three short stories "Breakfast in the Sunshine," "A Small Fashion Show," and "Shanghai Love," which are based on the themes of "food," "clothing," and "housing." It is a gem of a coming-of-age anthology that spins the past and present of young people who have grown up with precious memories that they do not want to lose.
Three talented young directors from Japan and China have come together: Yi Xiaoxin, a live-action director making his first attempt at animation; Yoshitaka Takeuchi, who has supported Shinkai's works as CG chief (this is his first original film as director); and Li Haolin, who admired Shinkai after seeing "5cm per second" and has long sent love calls to CWF. The three talented young directors from Japan and China have come together to create three sad yet heartwarming short films.
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The main cast members for each film have now been announced. Mr. Taido Saka will play the main character Xiao Ming (as a young man) in "Breakfast in the Sunlight," a poetic depiction of the director's own memories.
Next, in "Little Fashion Show," which depicts the bond between two sisters, Minako Kotobuki plays the role of the older sister, Irin, and Haruka Shiraishi plays the younger sister, Lulu. Hiroki Yasumoto will also appear as Steve, the model sister's manager.
In "Shanghai Love," a sensitive depiction of first love, two young and talented voice actors have been chosen to play the lead roles.

The visual of the original mini clear file, which will be a purchase privilege for Mubichiket cards on sale from April 28, has also been revealed. The special offer is on a first-come, first-served basis and will end as soon as it is gone, so be sure to check it out as soon as possible!


Cast Comments】 ※Titles omitted

Breakfast in the Sun
Taido Saka / Playing the role of Xiao Ming (young man)

I myself am a very grandmotherly child, so I could really relate to Xiao Ming's feelings for his grandmother. I also feel that this film gave me an opportunity to revisit memories that I had almost forgotten before I knew it. I think everyone has many memories from their childhood that have been pushed to the back of their minds as they go about their daily lives. I hope that this film will make you look at those memories once again.


A Small Fashion Show
Minako Kotobuki / Playing the role of Irin (elder sister)

I played the role of Irin, who is a strong and really straight person. I was directed to play her powerfully because I wanted her to have a wild tension from her daily life. I would be happy if you could feel the passion of Irin. It is such a warm work that will surely make you want to see your loved ones after you finish watching it. Please enjoy it.


Haruka Shiraishi / Playing the role of Lulu (younger sister)

Playing the role of Lulu, who clashes with her sister Irin but overcomes and grows together with her, gave me courage and made me feel very warm. I hope you will watch the film, as I am sure it will give you a refreshing feeling that will make you want to start something new! I hope I can help give you the courage to take the first step forward.


Hiroki Yasumoto / Playing the role of Steve

Steve was a very strong character, but for some reason he was also refreshing. Please enjoy the wonderful space where such a well-balanced character can come alive. For me personally, after the recording, I missed my sister and wanted to have a sister (laugh).


Shanghai Love
Takeo Otsuka / Playing the role of Remo

Limo is a boy of his age who is a bit proud and not honest with the girls he likes, but as he grows up, his heart changes along with his environment. I think you will feel a variety of things, including loneliness and nostalgia, from the changing townscape and the relationship between Limo and his friends. I hope many people will watch the film.


Ikumi Hasegawa / playing the role of Xiaoyu

It was the first time for me to play a major character in an anime, and I was nervous, but I played the role with great care, focusing on Xiaoyu's wavering feelings. To be honest, I felt like I had finished the recording before I realized it, so I am very nervous about the release of the film...! Shanghai Love is a sad but warm and wonderful work about a changing city and first love. I am sure it will leave a lasting impression on you, regardless of the country or time period. Please enjoy it with beautiful images.


Film Information
Breakfast in the Sun
A nostalgic and poetic depiction of the director's own memories.
Director: Yi Xiaoxing
Cast: Taido Saka, Mariya Ise, Sayuri Sadaoka
Theme: [Food
Xiao Ming, a young man working in Beijing, suddenly remembers his days in his hometown in Hunan Province. The life he spent with his grandmother in the countryside, the hints of love he felt on his way to school, the events at school...the nostalgic taste of warm, hearty rice vermicelli was always by his side in his childhood memories. Then a phone call comes in that Xiao Ming's grandmother has fallen ill.

■ "A Small Fashion Show"
The first original film directed by Yoshitaka Takeuchi, who has supported Shinkai's works for many years as CG chief.
Director: Yoshitaka Takeuchi
Cast: Minako Kotobuki, Haruka Shiraishi, Hiroki Yasumoto
Theme: [Clothing
Two sisters in Guangzhou, Ilin, a popular model, and Lulu, a vocational school student. Having lost their parents at an early age, they live together amicably, helping each other out. However, when things start to go wrong in their personal and professional lives, Yiling takes it out on Lulu, and a rift develops between the two, leading to a big fight.

Shanghai Love
A fresh and delicate homage to "5 Centimeters per Second," a fresh and delicate depiction of first love, with thoughts of the ever-changing Shanghai cityscape.
Director: Li Haolin
Cast: Takeo Otsuka, Ikumi Hasegawa, Takayuki Nakagami
Theme: "Residence
Shanghai in the 1990s. Limo, who lives in Sekkomon, has always spent time together with her childhood friend Xiaoyu, holding faint feelings for her. However, one thing leads to another, and Limo leaves Shikokumen, and the distance and feelings between the two grow apart. In the present day, Limo, now a working adult, finds a memento of Xiaoyu in his moving luggage that he never expected to have with him.


Distributor: Tokyo Theatres Publicity: Gaie


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