Report on an advance preview of the theatrical anime "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus," which will be released on Friday, June 17, 2022, with appearances by Yukihiro Yamato, Yuya Hirose, and Kaoru Hayamine!

An advance preview of the animated feature film "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus," scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on June 17, 2022 (Friday) at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other locations, was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on May 25 (Wednesday).

The "Phantom Thief Queen" series by Kaoru Hayamine, a master of children's literature known for her "Tom & Sawyer in the City" series and "Detective Seishiro Yumemizu Case Note" series, is a very popular series that has sold a total of 1.2 million copies in 15 volumes since "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves Circus" was first released in 2002. The "Phantom Thief Queen" series is a very popular series that has sold more than 1.2 million copies in total.

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On Wednesday, May 25, an advance preview of the theatrical anime "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus" was held at Shinjuku Wald 9, which is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on June 17, 2022 (Friday). The following is the official report from the preview, in which Yuha Yamato, who plays the role of Queen, Yuya Hirose, who plays Kotaro Saionji, and Kaoru Hayamine, the author of the anime, took the stage.

Official Report

On May 25 (Wed.), an advance preview of the animated film "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus" was held at Shinjuku Wald 9, which is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on June 17 (Fri.), 2022 at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other locations.
The "Phantom Thief Queen" series by Kaoru Hayamine, a master of children's literature known for her "Tom & Sawyer in the City" series and "Detective Seishiro Yumemizu Case Note" series, is a very popular series that has sold more than 1.2 million copies in 15 volumes since "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus" was first published in 2002. The series has sold more than 1.2 million copies in total.

The talk session followed the screening of the first movie, which has finally been made into an animated movie 20 years after its release.

Hayamine, who said that seeing the completed film for the first time at the venue made her realize that it had really become a movie, expressed her gratitude again to the people involved and the readers for making an animated version of a 20-year-old work.

Yamato, who next took the stage wearing a red jacket and white pants inspired by the character Queen, said that when he was told about the role of Queen, he thought there must be some mistake, but when he touched the original work, he was gradually filled with joy. He was very nervous when he recorded the voice-over for the first time, but Kazuki Kato (Joker) and Yuma Uchida (RD), who did the voice-over recording with him, were so reliable that he felt at ease and was able to let loose. In addition to the comments that it was a very good fit, he also analyzed that his experience as a male actor in the Takarazuka Revue Company matched the Queen, whose gender, age, and nationality are unknown. Hayamine gave her the stamp of approval, saying, "I thought the queen was speaking.

On the other hand, Hirose, who played the role of Koutaro Saionji, which Hayamine called "a difficult role," said, "It was a role close to my own, so I could easily get into it, but I had to find a delicate balance between how aggressive I wanted to be in my acting," recalling the time of recording. She emphasized that the dialogue between Hirose and Mari Ito, played by Ayaka Shimizu, who recorded the scene with Hirose, was very human and resonated with her, so please pay attention to it.

Hayamine also smiled and said that she was surprised that the original work was so carefully respected and that the dialogue of 20 years ago was reproduced so well that she wondered if it would be appropriate in this day and age.

Yamato concluded his speech by saying enthusiastically, "This is a work filled with dreams that can be enjoyed by the whole family," and reiterated the appeal of the work. He concluded the preview by saying that he hopes people will visit the movie many times when it opens in theaters.

The animated feature "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus" will open in theaters nationwide on June 17, 2022 (Fri.) at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other locations. Pair Mubicchiket cards with a limited number of Mubicchiket stands are currently on sale. Two Mubicicchiket cards, one featuring the Queen and the other featuring the Joker, can be purchased with a Mubicchiket card stand. The cards can be purchased at theaters scheduled to show the film and at the Meijer mail-order site, so don't miss out on this opportunity.

(*Honorifics omitted in the original text)

Trailer

Advance Ticket Information

Pair Muvichiche Card with limited quantity Muvichiche Stand
Release date: May 6 (Fri.)
Price: 3,000 yen (including tax) Special prize: Muvichiche stand
Where available: Screening theaters nationwide, Meijer mail order

Muviticket Card with a limited number of clear files
Benefit: A4 clear file
Price: 1,500 yen (including tax)
Where available: Screening theaters nationwide, Meijer, animate Ikebukuro, animate mail order

Mubichike card with key visual and Seven Rings Circus postcard set (limited quantity)
Now on sale!
Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Benefit: Set of 3 postcards
Sold at: Screening theaters nationwide, Meijer mail order

*Because of the limited quantity, sales will end as soon as the cards are gone.
*One set of special offer will be given per Mubichiket card.
*Contents and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Some theaters may not be able to offer the special offer. Please understand in advance.

Original Story Information

The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus" (Japanese title: "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus")
Written by Kaoru Yamine Illustrator: K2 Shokai
Price: 814 yen (740 yen)
#Price: 814 yen (740 yen)

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Written by Kaoru Yamine Illustrated by K2 Shokai

Work information: "The Phantom Thief Queen" series

Theatrical animation "The Phantom Thief Queen Loves the Circus

<Release date>
June 17, 2022 (Friday)

<Screening theater information>
#1

<Cast
Queen: Yuuga Yamato
Joker: Kazuki Kato
RD: Yuma Uchida
White Face: Tomoyuki Morikawa
Shamon Saito: Shin Furukawa
Silver Cat Eyes: Yuri Noguchi
Jean-Paul: Yosuke Tadokoro
Stylie Inoue: Yusuke Shirai
Beast: Natsu Yoda
Prism Prism: Hironori Kondo
Joe Sesame: Hiromichi Tezuka
Rocket Man: Shinya Takahashi

Kotaro Saionji: Yuya Hirose
Mari Ito: Ayaka Shimizu

Inspector Joetsu: Shin Urayama
Shintaro Iwashimizu:Kento Ito

＜Staff
Original Story: Kaoru Hayamine, K2 Shokai (Kodansha Aoitori Bunko "The Phantom Thief Queen" series)
Director：Saori Den
Screenplay：Mariko Kunisawa
Character Design: Kumiko Kawashima
Music: Moe Hyuga
Sound Director: Toshiki Kameyama
Sound Production: Bit Groove Promotion
Animation Production: East Fish Studio
Production: "The Phantom Thief Queen" Production Committee
Distributor: Pony Canyon

<Story
She always steals what she targets. That is the Phantom Thief Queen. Her gender, age, and nationality are unknown. She travels around the world on her airship "Troubadour" with her partners, Joker and RD.
This time, Queen is after a cursed jewel, the legendary "Linden Rose.
However, an unexpected event ...... intercepts the jewel by a mysterious circus group!
A hypnotist, a light magician, and a magician,...... a group of highly skilled circus performers challenge the queen to a game of chance!
What is their goal?
The Queen is determined to get her gems back, and she will use her daring and spectacular methods (or disguises) to do so.
Nothing is impossible for Queen!

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