The movie "The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" will be released on May 28! The voice of the main character, the crocodile, is Ryunosuke Kamiki!

The four-frame manga "The Crocodile That Will Die in 100 Days" (written by Yuki Kikuchi), which caused a social phenomenon, has been retitled and will be released as an animated film "The Crocodile That Lived for 100 Days" on May 28, 2021 nationwide. Cast and staff information, comments, etc. have now been announced.

⇒ "The Crocodile That Lives for 100 Days" and the book are released today! The super-hyped work that was born from SNS and drew the attention of all of Japan is now available in an all-color comic book!

⇒Click here for the screening schedule of the animated film.

From December 12, 2019 to March 20, 2020, a four-frame manga describing the daily life of a casual crocodile was posted daily for 100 days on Twitter by the original author Yuki Kikuchi, and immediately became a hot topic. Engagement exceeded 200 million, sending Japan into a whirlpool of emotion.

The animated film "The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days," which depicts the daily life of the crocodile for 100 days and what happened to his friends who lost something important 100 days later, is finally coming to the screen.

The film is directed and written by Shinichiro Ueda of "Don't Stop the Camera" who strongly empathized with the message of the original story and was eager to make it into a film. and Miyuki Fukuda, who is also active as an animation director. Faced with the outbreak of the new coronavirus, the script was drastically rewritten to create a story that "we want you to see now.
The staff includes Tomoken Kogawa, a legendary Japanese animator who has worked on historical masterpieces such as "Space Battleship Yamato," as storyboard and animation director, and Seiji Kameda as music director. The music will be composed by Seiji Kameda, and a new theme song will be written by Ikimono-gakari.

Ryunosuke Kamiki, Rinya Nakamura, Subaru Kimura, Yuko Shinki and a splendid cast

The film also announces the splendid cast that will bring the main characters to life. Ryunosuke Kamiki will voice the main character, Crocodile, while Rinya Nakamura will play Crocodile's best friend, Rat, and Subaru Kimura will play Mole. Yuko Shinki has been cast as Senpai, the crocodile's love interest.
Comments from the cast and crew, as well as from Yuki Kikuchi, the director of the film, have also been received.

From left to right: Ryunosuke Kamiki as Crocodile, Rinya Nakamura as Rat, Subaru Kimura as Mole, Yuko Shinki as Sempai

[Cast Comments] (titles omitted, original in Japanese)
■ Ryunosuke Kamiki as Crocodile
I am pleased to be playing the role of Mr. Crocodile!
I originally saw the original story on SNS, so I was very happy and I am looking forward to working with Nakamura Rinya again. Through this film, I hope to convey the importance of "now, this moment"! I look forward to working with you!
Kamiki Waninosuke

Nakamura Rinya as Rat
To be honest, when I received the offer, I had a hunch that they would make a movie just because it was popular. However, when I saw the original development of the film version, the thoughts that went into it, and when I came into contact with the original story again, I strongly felt that this would be a meaningful work, and at the same time, I reflected on my preconceived notions. I myself am looking forward to seeing how Mr. Mouse will speak.

■Subaru Kimura as Mole
My name is Subaru Kimura, and I will be voicing the mole in "The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days. It's like a dream come true! I still remember clearly when I was chosen to play the role in this movie as if it was 100 days ago. I am so happy to be involved in this extremely popular and much-loved film. I will put 100% of my energy into acting and delivering the film so that everyone who watches it will be able to enjoy the world of 100 Crocodiles reborn as a movie! I look forward to your enjoyment!

Yuko Shinki as Senpai
I was very happy when I heard that I was going to play the role of Sempai because I knew about this work before I heard about it and loved it. I was completely absorbed in reading the original story, which I thought was a work that made me feel relieved thanks to the warm and humane animals. After I finished reading it, I felt as if it taught me to think about the importance of everyday life and to appreciate the people around me. I would like to do my best to convey such a warm view of the world to those who watch the movie.

Staff Comments and Profiles
Director/Screenplay : Shinichiro Ueda
It was January of last year when I decided that I wanted to make a film about a crocodile that dies in 100 days. It was when the four-panel story was still being serialized on Twitter, and as a reader, I had no way of knowing how the story would turn out. This ordinary, wonderful everyday life. I wanted to depict the time that flows between the frames of such an everyday life.
Just as production began, the world changed drastically with the Corona disaster. The script was largely rewritten accordingly. The title was changed to "The Crocodile That Lived for 100 Days. While it is a universal story that transcends time, I believe it is also a film that could only be made now and should be seen now.
I am working hard with my wife Fukuda to create an animated film that only we can create, through discussions with Mr. Kikuchi, the author of the original story, and other staff members.
We hope that this film will be a source of strength for someone living today.

Director/Screenplay: Miyuki Fukuda
It was fun, sad, and painful. The crocodiles, who spent 100 days together with you, fit into your everyday life with their own feelings. We put our own interpretation on the gentle and calm charm of the original story and the feelings we received from Mr. Tokichi and put them into the film. We hope that through this film, everyone will have the opportunity to meet the crocodiles again.

Original story by Yuki Kikuchi
As the author of the original story, I am very happy to hear that the movie "The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" based on "The Crocodile Who Will Die in 100 Days" will be released. Thank you very much!
While I was happy to hear about the film adaptation when I was working on the SNS series, I was also happy to hear, "Seriously? How will it be like? I was full of joy and anxiety.
I was so happy to hear the news, but at the same time, I was also anxious and full of joy. What? What? I was full of surprise and joy.
As I write this comment, I still don't know how the movie will turn out, but I hope that people who have read the original work and those who have not read it will enjoy it. I hope that both readers and non-readers of the original will enjoy the film.

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Born in Tokyo in 1986, he has been an independent manga artist and illustrator since 2001, and started to write "Dobutsu-zu no manga" (Gentosha plus) in 2003 and "SUPER Dobutsu-zu" (LEED Cafe) in 2004. In 2008, his four-panel comic strip "The Crocodile That Will Die in 100 Days" gained many fans and became a major movement. It won the "#Twitter Trend Award 2020" for the most retweets and the most likes. The book version of the same work sold more than 350,000 copies. Other characters full of originality, such as the "seal that flies away unless he has something to hold on to," are popular among people of all ages.

Theme song: Ikimono-kari
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On February 1, 1999, Yoshiki Mizuno and Hotonori Nishita, who had attended elementary, junior high, and senior high schools together, formed "ikimono-gakari" (ikimono-gakari). The name "ikimono-gakari" comes from the fact that they were both in the first grade of elementary school when they were "living creature handlers" who fed the fish together. On November 3, 1999, Seie Yoshioka, the younger sister of classmate Yoshioka-kun, suddenly jumped in to join ikimono-gakari's street live performance. Yoshioka, who had been interested in singing since she was a small child, joined the group on the spur of the moment, and the three members became a trio. With Yoshioka as a strong vocalist, the group began to perform energetically around their hometowns of Atsugi and Umi⽼ana, selling out one-man shows at live houses and halls.
Since their major debut on March 15, 2006 with "SAKURA", they have released numerous hit songs. on January 5, 2017, they made a "grazing declaration" and temporarily suspended their activities. on November 2, 2018, they resumed their activities. in December 2019, they released their album "WEDO". in March 2020. Released the song "Ikiru", created in collaboration with "Crocodile that will die in 100 days", which became a big hit with over 6 million views of the music video.
On August 31, 2020, he released the single "Kirakira ni Hikaru", the theme song for the TV drama "Mishikatsu no Onna Keisho Documents Investigator" on TV Asahi, and on September 19, 2020, he held his first digital festival "BS Ikimono Kari DIGITALFES 2020 20th Anniversary! 〜Celebrate with us remotely! 〜On February 24, 2021, they released their 33rd single "BAKU". The title track "BAKU" was used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo animation "BORUTO-BORUTO-NARUTONEXTGENERATIONS". The song will also include his first remix song "Bluebird (SlushiiRemix)," which has become a hot topic.
In March, the 15th anniversary of their major label debut, they will release their long-awaited new album "WHO?
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Music: Seiji Kameda
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Born in 1964, music producer and bassist. In addition to ikimono-gakari, for which he wrote the theme song, he has produced sound and arranged music for a variety of artists, including Ringo Shiina, Ken Hirai, Spitz, GLAY, JUJU, Aya Komoto, Sayuri Ishikawa, MISIA, CreepyNuts, Aina the End, etc. In 2007 and 2003, he received the Japan Record In 2009, he received the 44th Japan Academy Prize for Best Music for the movie "Ito". He is also the bassist of Tokyo Incidents, which he formed with Ringo Shiina and others in 2004, and has served as the executive committee chairman of the Hibiya Music Festival since 2007.

■Conte and animation direct: Tomoken Kogawa
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Born in Hokkaido in 1950, he joined Tokyo Movie in 1970 and started his career as an animator. He joined Tokyo Movie in 1970 and started his career as an animator. In the 80's, he worked as a character designer and chief animation director for Yoshiyuki Tomino's works such as "The Legendary God Ideon" and "The Saint Dunbine". His delicate and dynamic drawing style is a true masterpiece. His delicate yet dynamic drawing style has influenced many creators.

In addition, an illustration drawn by Yuki Kikuchi was released to commemorate the release of the movie. The illustration depicts a crocodile, a mouse, and a mole filming a movie.

The "100 Crocodiles" [100 Days Project] has also started on SNS!
The "100 Crocodiles" project will start on the official Twitter and Instagram pages for the 100 days leading up to the film's release, with a new project on SNS to make the film even more exciting! The four-frame manga by Mr. Kikuchi, the cast, and the director are scheduled to make appearances, so be sure to check it out!
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Film Information
■Animation film "The Crocodile that Lived for 100 Days
Friday, May 28, 2021 in theaters nationwide
Distributor: Toho

<Staff> Director/Screenplay: Shin Ueda
Director/Screenplay: Shinichiro Ueda, Miyuki Fukuda Original Story: Yuki Kikuchi "The crocodile that will die in 100 days" Conte/Animation Director: Tomoken Kogawa Music: Seiji Kameda Theme Song: Ikimono-kari Animation Production: TIA

＜Voice Cast
Ryunosuke Kamiki, Rinya Nakamura, Subaru Kimura, Yuko Shinki

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In March, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the crocodile is nowhere to be seen at the cherry blossom viewing party that everyone had promised. On his way to pick him up on his motorcycle, his best friend Rat worries and sends a photo of the cherry blossoms in full bloom to his friends, but when he receives it, Wani's phone is lying on the road with a broken screen.
100 days ago --- The crocodile visits the hospitalized rat and makes him laugh with his favorite one-liners. A phone call with his mother, who sends him oranges every year. A fleeting romance with a sempai at his part-time job. Ramen noodle shop with friends. His favorite games, basketball, movies... Wani's everyday life is ordinary and mundane.
One hundred days after the cherry blossom viewing, the cherry trees are green and the falling petals have turned to rain. The friends were unable to face their memories of the crocodile, and they were no longer in contact with each other.
The daily life that has changed, and the days that go on. This is a story that could happen to anyone.

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