A New Newtype Myth Begins Here...! Mobile Suit Gundam NT" Opening Day Greetings Report

Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative), the latest in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" universe century series, finally opened in 90 theaters nationwide on November 30, 2018 (Friday).
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Mobile Suit Gundam NT" is a sequel to the hit series "Mobile Suit Gundam UC," which has shipped more than 1.8 million Blu-ray and DVDs (total of 7 volumes). This is a theatrical work. Harutoshi Fukui, who was in charge of the story of "Mobile Suit Gundam UC," wrote the script himself for this latest work in the Space Century saga. Sunrise Studio 1 will be in charge of production, depicting what comes after "Mobile Suit Gundam UC.Directed by Shunichi Yoshizawa, script by Harutoshi Fukui, main character draft by Kumiko Takahashi, character design by Seijun Kim, mechanical design by Hajime Katoki and Eiji Komatsu, music by Hiroyuki Sawano, and animation production by Sunrise. The film will be released in 90 theaters nationwide on November 30 (Fri.), 2018.
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To commemorate the film's release, an opening day greeting was held at Marunouchi Piccadilly 1.
Junya Enoki Junya, who plays the main character Yona Bashta, Satoshi Muranaka, who plays Michel Ruo, Aiyumi Matsuura, who plays Rita Bernal, and Yuichiro Umehara, who plays Zoltan Akkanen, as well as director Shunichi Yoshizawa, screenwriter Harutoshi Fukui, and producer Naohiro Ogata took the stage. The official report, filled with valuable talks by the cast and staff, which are not usually available to the public, has just arrived.

Official Report】 ※Titles omitted

When asked about memorable scenes, Enoki replied, "There are so many shocking scenes that it's hard to choose one...but I think it's because I am riding the Narrativ Gundam, and when the A-equipment is coming toward me, the sound of acceleration and the beam flying off are the first scenes where the Gundam comes out. I think it left a strong impression on me because it was the first scene in which the Gundam appeared. I think it made a great impression on me. Muranaka said, "Michelle's last scene. I feel very honored and proud. I feel very honored and proud," he said, expressing his joy at having played a scene that is at the heart of the story.

Umehara added, "The last scene where she calls out to Yona was originally scheduled to be cut, but on the day of recording, we decided to do it. I'm glad we were able to do it, because the impression of Zoltan changes a lot depending on whether or not that scene is included. Fukui, who wrote the script, agreed, saying, "The whole scene is a quote from Zoltan. Fukui, who wrote the script, agreed. Umehara also felt that "there were many unique, Gundam-like phrases," and Muranaka said, "I was moved as I listened to those lines, thinking that Zoltan's rough feelings had built up over time. and talked about the appeal of the character of Zoltan, played by Umehara, even though he plays the role of an enemy.
Ogata then mentioned Enoki-kun's red-lined costume and asked, "Enoki-kun's suit is a psycho frame?　It looks amazingly like a psycho frame!" He added, "He prepared it for me. He said, "He prepared it for me, and it colors me, a small boy...." He then went on to describe the character he played. He then responded by referring to the character he played in the film.

Ogata added, "If these four actors hadn't come together, I don't think this play would have turned out the way it did. I think the personalities of the cast will come to the fore in this production. Among them, Mr. Akkanen is very good. The scene at the end when Zoltan appears as a small child is very impressive." He drummed on the four cast members who played the main characters.

Fukui said, "I don't think you can tell at the first viewing, so when you see it a second time, please pay attention to the part where Fenex's tail twitches when he moves. When you look at it, Fenex gradually starts to look like a living creature. He also mentioned his own points of interest in the film. Director Yoshizawa said, "The beach scene. We move around a lot, but in the end they come back to the beach and talk to each other, and that is where the story begins and converges. (Laughs). It's a scene that became the foothold for this film. He spoke with great emotion about his memories of this film, which he directed for the first time.

When asked how it felt to participate in the historical "Gundam" series, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, Enoki replied, "I have been exposed to Gundam since I was a child, and when I first heard that I was going to participate, it didn't feel real. I never thought I would be able to ride in a Gundam... There are many male voice actors that I admire, and I knew that one day I would be a part of it, but I never thought that I would be able to ride in a Gundam. It's not a chance I get often, and there are a lot of Gundam fans, so I wanted to make sure I didn't betray them." I wanted to make sure I didn't betray them.
Umehara said, "Matsuura-san was a high school student, and Enoki-san was always excited, saying, 'There's a JK! (laugh), and he told me that second-year high school students are called "SJK. (Laughs.) He told me that the second-year high school students are called "SJK. We all showed them our purikura (photo albums) together." Matsuura explained about the "Purikura" (Purikura that can be used to enhance the image) and gave a glimpse of the friendly atmosphere in the postrecording booth.

When asked about the highlights of the film that would allow the audience to enjoy it not once, but twice or thrice, Muranaka replied, "I think the audience has already understood the main plot of the story, so I hope they can enjoy the film with a sense of various foreshadowing. Matsuura replied, "I was going to say exactly the same thing as Muranaka-san...!　Another thing is that the pictures are very beautiful, so I hope you can enjoy them again and again, feeling the light and the speed." He said primly.

Fukui said, "This time, I went into the Newtype mythology, and I know there are pros and cons, but I didn't come up with the idea on my own. I would like you to watch it while paying attention to such points.

In closing, Matsuura said, "I think this is a work that you will find interesting even if you see it many times. Please come to the theater as many times as you like. He also appealed to the audience. Muranaka said, "I am truly honored to be involved in the history of the Gundam universe century. This work is a work in which each person's thoughts are intertwined with each other, and I think there were scenes that gave me goosebumps, along with the music by Kamiaki, so I am waiting for your feedback. （I hope you will enjoy it again and again. Enoki said, "I was very anxious about what kind of response I would get before the first day, but now that I am standing here in front of you all, my anxiety is a little better. The cast and crew gave everything we could. Now I would like to ask you all to give me your various impressions of the film, and if you find it interesting, please spread the word to others. The event ended with the cast and crew talking passionately until the very end.

Movie Information
Mobile Suit Gundam NT
＜Yona Bashta: Junya Enoki / Michel Luo: Satoru Muranaka / Rita Bernal: Ayumi Matsuura

＜ Planning and Production: Sunrise / Original Story: Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino / Director: Shunichi Yoshizawa / Screenplay: Harutoshi Fukui /Main Character Design: Kumiko Takahashi
Character Design: Seyun Kim / Mechanical Design: Hajime Katoki, Eiji Komatsu / Color Design: Takako Suzuki / CG Director: Tomohiro Fujie / Display Design: Yoshinori Sayama / Art Directors: Yukiko Maruyama, Yoshimi Mineta / Special Effects Director: Kumiko Taniguchi /
Director of Photography: Akintaro Waki / Editing: Daisuke Imai / Sound Director: Eriko Kimura / Music: Hiroyuki Sawano / Animation Production: Sunrise /
Distributor: Shochiku

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