Two animated films directed by Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, "Kurayukaba" and "Kuramerkagari," will be released simultaneously! Roadshow in Japan from Friday, April 12, 2024!

Two feature-length animated theater films, "Kurayukaba" and "Krameru Kagari," by the genius Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, will be released simultaneously on April 12, 2024 (Friday).

Kurayukaba" is an animated feature film written, scripted, and directed by Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, winner of the Audience Award and Gold Prize in the Animated Feature Film category at the 2023 Fantasia International Film Festival. Ten years after its conception, the film has been highly acclaimed at international film festivals and is now set to make its triumphant return to theaters in Japan. In addition, the film will feature a new scenario drafted by Ryogo Narita ("Baccano!") and Durarara! Durarara! (Dengeki Bunko/KADOKAWA) ｟, the latest animated feature film "KRAMERU KAGARI" will be released simultaneously in theaters nationwide on April 12, 2024.

⇒A full-length original animated feature film "Kurayukaba" directed by Shigeyoshi Tsukahara will be produced! A new visual depicting the entertainment district "Mizu no Chimata" is also released!

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In "Kurayukaba," detective Shoutarou pursues the mystery of a mass disappearance and enters an underground world called "Kuragari," a mystery entertainment with a Taisho-romantic atmosphere and powerful gadgets. The main character, Shotaro, will be played by Hakusan Kanda VI, who is currently known as "the hardest-ticketed storyteller in Japan. In addition, "Hibike! Euphonium" (as Kumiko Kozen), Tomoyo Kurosawa of "The Land of Jewels" (as Fosfophyllite), "Kanojo, Omooshi shimasu" (as Minori Yaemori), "My guess is the villainous daughter. (played by Ray-Taylor), and other splendid voice actors.

KRAMERU KAGARI" is based on a scenario written by Ryogo Narita as a spin-off novel from "Kurayukaba". It is a poignant ensemble entertainment set in the mining town of "Hakoniwa," where a labyrinth of unique characters are active, and revolves around Kagari, a girl who runs a "map shop" that keeps a map of the town, which changes daily like a labyrinth. The main character, Kagari, is "my hero.
The main character, Kagari, will be played by Ayane Sakura of "My Hero Academia" (as Ochako Reichi) and "Megumi no Daigo: Salvation Orange" (as Yuki Nakamura).

The "Kurayukaba" and "Kuramerkagari" films created by director Shigeyoshi Tsukahara have a unique retro worldview that mixes fantasy and reality and evokes a sense of nostalgia.
We hope you will enjoy these two films, which will be released at the same time.

Teaser visuals and special reports for the two films will be released simultaneously!

The teaser visual released today depicts the main characters of each film.
Kurayukaba" depicts Shoutaro chasing clues in a mass disappearance case, and his grim expression as he heads for "Kuragari" anticipates the mysterious developments that await him. On the other hand, "Kramer Kagari" depicts Kagari, a girl who draws a map of "Hakoniwa Hakoniwa," a coal mining town where the story takes place, looking back at the miniature buildings and items that symbolize Hakoniwa and surround her.
Expectations are high for how the story will unfold and how the two main characters will play out.

A special trailer for each of the two films was also released at the same time.
Kurayukaba" opens with the memorable refrain, "Don't get pulled along by Kuragari," and the mysterious atmosphere that seems to be trapped in something attracts the viewer. The story is about a group of people who have disappeared together, and what awaits them after "Kuragari".

Special Report "Kurayukaba" (Japanese only)

On the other hand, "Krameru Kagari" features a succession of unique characters accompanied by lively music. The cute main character, Kagari, is a delight, and expectations are high for the ensemble drama woven together by these bizarre characters. What kind of bizarre stories will unfold in the town called "Hakoniwa"?

Special Report "KRAMERU KAGARI" (Japanese only)

Comments from the cast and staff have arrived! Cast information of "Kramer Kagari" has been released! Ayane Sakura plays the role of Kagari.

The first 15 minutes of the film was previewed in 2021 as the first chapter of "Kurayukaba," and comments have arrived from the splendid cast members who have appeared in the film since that time in preparation for the full-length theatrical release.

In addition, comments from Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, director of the two films "Kurayukaba" and "Kramer Kagari," and Ryogo Narita, the original scenario writer of "Kramer Kagari" have also arrived.

Cast comments "Kurayukaba"] [Cast comments "Kurayukaba

Hakuzan Kanda as Shoutarou
I am Hakuzan Kanda, a storyteller. I am very honored to play the role of Shoutarou, following on from the first chapter. I am very much impressed by the beauty of the images and the characters, as well as the interesting script.
It is smooth sailing for you after winning the Audience Award and Gold Prize at the "2023 Fantasia International Film Festival" for director Tsukahara's first feature film. However, the important thing is that you will not be able to see it until now. I myself am looking forward to seeing the film in theaters. I hope that this film, which contains a lot of my thoughts and feelings, will reach you.

Tomoyo Kurosawa as Tanne
I was surprised to hear that it has already been two years since the release of the first chapter.
I have been wishing for a long, long time to see what comes next as soon as possible, so I am very happy that the film is finally going to be released.
I am honored to have been able to share in the creation of this film with the highly respected staff and cast.
Please look forward to this special time, which is like a peek into the director's brain!

■Saki: Yu Serizawa
My name is Yu Serizawa and I will be playing the role of Saki in the movie "Kurayukaba". Finally, the feature film has been completed! The ending of the first part of the movie was quite mysterious, and I wondered what would happen to Saki. I was looking forward to the recording of the feature-length version very much! I was surprised to see Saki's unexpected appearance. She was very cute! I loved the way Saki's feelings were expressed in her facial expressions, which made me love her even more. Please enjoy the movie "Kurayukaba" with its mysterious and irresistible charm.

Cast comments "Krameru Kagari"]

Ayane Sakura as Kagari
I am very much looking forward to playing the role of Kagari in the world I love so much, and I am a little scared that I might not be able to come back.
I am looking forward to entering that world as Cagalli (I am a little scared that I may not be able to come back). Please join me in experiencing Tsukahara's sepia and mysterious works.

Staff comments on "Kurayukaba" and "Kramer Kagari

Original Story/Screenplay/Director：Shigeyoshi Tsukahara
Kurayukaba
This film, which started as an independent production and grew through crowdfunding, has been shown at film festivals overseas and will be released in theaters in Japan. It has been a long and difficult road, but I am deeply moved. We would like to express our gratitude to all those who helped us during this difficult time.
KRAMERU KAGARI
We are very grateful for the opportunity to continue working on a new work from scratch with the best production team we have assembled for our most recent work, "Kurayukaba. It was also very stimulating to work with Mr. Narita, the scenario designer, who picked up various small stories from our past works. We are grateful to him again.

Ryogo Narita, scenario designer of "Kramer Kagari
Kurayukaba
Among the worldviews that Director Tsukahara has built up in his previous works, this is one in which rawness and a fantastic sense of unreality are mixed in an exquisite way. It is a supreme visual experience that allows viewers to experience the fear, anxiety, and shimmering sense of elation that people experience when confronted with the unknown "Kuragari," not knowing exactly what lies ahead!

... "Kramer Kagari."
I supported the crowdfunding campaign for "Kurayukaba," which led me to write the spin-off novel ......, and now that novel has been made into a film, I feel as if I myself have been pinched by a crocodile fox!
I hope that fans of the director's previous FLASH movies will enjoy this new film, which is based on my novel about people who stop and go about their daily lives in front of Kuragari, and which was carefully supervised and arranged by Director Tsukahara. We hope that the fans of the director's previous FLASH movies enjoyed this new film. ......!
(* Comment original)

(* Comment original) [Mubicchiket card with the first special offer is now on sale!

Mubicchiket cards for "Kurayukaba" and "Kuramerkagari" go on sale today, December 8, 2023 (Fri.)!
For details, check the official website or Meijer mail order website.

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Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)

Special bonus: B2 half-size poster

Special bonus: B2 half-size poster.
Available in a choice of two designs. *Can be used for either film at the time of viewing.
Includes a special offer for the same film as the illustration on the ticket.

＜Mubichike card with special offer

Film Information
Release Information: Two films will be released simultaneously in theaters nationwide on April 12, 2024 (Friday).

Kurayukaba
＜Synopsis
A faint dream in a haze of purple smoke, a mysterious rumor smoking in the streets.... Now, detective Shoutarou confronts the mysterious "mass disappearance" that has been puzzling the world!
There are no witnesses, and their intentions are unknown. No witnesses, no known intentions, but what is the identity of the "eerie ruts" that always appear in their footsteps? In search of clues, the detective sneaks into the "Kuragari," a subterranean area of the city.
There, a chance encounter with the Kurotetsu Kurogane armored train and its commander, Tanne, greatly shakes the detective's destiny...!

<Staff
Original Story/Screenplay/Director：Shigeyoshi Tsukahara Character Design：Kazunori Minagawa Special Effects Director：maxcaffy Animation Director：Chota Akatsuki Art Director：Pochi Art Director
Sound Director: Eriko Kimura Sound Effects: Katsuhiro Nakano Sound Production: Tohoku Shinsha Music: Akatsuki Chota Animation Production: Team OneOne

Production: Kuragari Eiga-ha kyokai

＜Cast
Shotaro: Hakuzan Kanda Tanne: Tomoyo Kurosawa Saki: Yu Serizawa

KRAMERU KAGARI
<Synopsis
This is a story that weaves together people and towns. A coal town full of small-scale miners...a.k.a. "Hakoniwa Hakoniwa". In this town, which changes daily like a labyrinth, there is a girl, Kagari, who runs a map shop, and a boy, Yuya, who dreams of escaping from the "Hakoniwa". The two, along with the town's unique inhabitants, are soon confronted with a plot that threatens to shake the entire town....
What will be the fate of "Hakoniwa" and how will the map drawn by Kagari turn out?

<Staff
Original Story/Screenplay/Director : Shigeyoshi Tsukahara Original Scenario Design : Ryogo Narita Animation Production : Team OneOne Distribution : Tokyo Theatres Twin Engine
Production: Kuragari Film Association

＜Cast
Kagari: Sakura Ayane

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(C) Shigeyoshi Tsukahara / Kuragari Eiga-han Kyokai