Armed dinosaurs and boys and girls protect the peace of the earth! Comments from Seiichiro Yamashita and Ayane Sakura, main cast members of the special effects drama "ARMORED SAURUS

ARMORED SAURUS" is a special effects drama from South Korea in which an armed dinosaur "Armored Saurus" and its pilot, a boy and a girl, fight against a mechanical dinosaur empire to protect the peace of the earth. Seiichiro Yamashita, Japanese dubbing voice actor for the main character Jin, and Ayane Sakura, Japanese dubbing voice actor for Sena, have commented on the film.

ARMORED SAURUS" is a special effects drama featuring dinosaur battles between the "Mechanical Dinosaur Empire" that plans to conquer the universe and the "D-Army" that protects the earth. The dynamic and realistic visual expressions, which are depicted using the latest filming technology, have astonished viewers every time.

In addition to the powerful visuals, the growth of the children centering on Jin, the main character, and the thrilling plot development have been a hot topic of conversation among parents as well as the children's generation immediately after the broadcast.
It will be released in Japan in 2023. The Japanese dubbed voice cast includes Seiichiro Yamashita, Ayane Sakura, and Junya Enoki. The theme song is sung by the globally popular group TOMORROW x TOGETHER, as in the original Korean version. The second season of the series has been aired on TV and is also available on Amazon Prime Video and other distribution services.

We have just received interviews about the series from Seiichiro Yamashita, the Japanese dubbing voice actor for the main character Jin, and Ayane Sakura, the Japanese dubbing voice actor for Senna. Whether you have already seen the film or not, we hope you will read this interview and enjoy the full-length drama as many times as possible.

Seiichiro Yamashita (Jin)

─ What was your impression when you first read the script for this work, which features an epic story and powerful dinosaur battles?

Yamashita: I was fascinated by the romantic setting of dinosaurs and mecha. Not only that, but I really enjoyed reading the script each time I read it, as the backgrounds of each character, their true intentions and pretensions, and their dramas are well drawn out.

─ What do you find appealing about the actual movie?

Yamashita: The sequence in which the Bulls and the dinosaurs transform and merge with the machines is of incredible quality. The background of this film was also created and shot in CG, and I was impressed by the cutting-edge "royal road" that was depicted in the film.

The film is now available on Amazon Prime Video and other popular video sites. What are the highlights and what episodes do you recommend?

Yamashita: In addition to the battle action, the human drama is also worth watching, such as the changes in the values of the characters' relationships. The members are rich in individuality, so you are sure to find your "guess!

──What was the most impressive scene in the episode that was broadcast?

Yamashita It's not a specific episode, but I liked how Jin had a sense of rivalry with Senna, or rather a passion that he couldn't lose, and how he challenged her to a match in the ...... martial arts class but lost easily (laugh). I also like the drama of how Jin, who was initially considered as a bit of a nuisance, is recognized by his classmates through his day-to-day activities.

──Do you have any memorable episodes during recording, or anything memorable about acting with your co-stars?

Yamashita: I regret that I was only able to work with a small group of people when I was recording the film due to the current times. There were many people who helped me on a daily basis in this work, and I especially learned a lot about the attitude of dubbing from Junya Enoki, who played Han-gyeol and has been with me for a long time. He was just as dependable as Hankyol.

─ ─ Do you have any memories or episodes related to dinosaurs?

Yamashita: When I was a child, there was an ice cream sold that looked like a dinosaur egg, and when I tried to eat it, my parents jokingly threatened me that I would turn into a dinosaur if I ate it, but I really believed them and was too scared to eat it. I was so scared that I couldn't eat it.

Ayane Sakura (Ayane Sakura as Senna)

─ What was your impression when you read the script for the first time?

Sakura: I felt that it was a work filled with many of the things I loved when I was a child! I felt that it was a work filled with many of the things I loved when I was a child. Dinosaurs, mechanics, children fighting and adults struggling... I remember being excited and having a great time before and after the recording started. I loved Senna from the first impression I got of her, and I remember well how nervous I was every time I voiced her.

─ ─ What do you find attractive about the actual footage?

Sakura: I was surprised by the overwhelming quality of the images, which blurred the boundary between reality and fiction. The human relationships between the children and the adults are also well depicted, and the human patterns and anguish of the adults are well worth seeing. If I had seen this film when I was a child, I would have admired the taciturn and mysterious Senna. I still admire her and want to be like her.

The film is now available on Amazon Prime Video and other online video sites. What are some of the highlights and episodes you recommend?

Sakura: Personally, I always paid a lot of attention to the Raptors because they are so cute. Don't underestimate it as just another exciting adventure, you will enjoy not only fun scenes but also hard and troubling scenes. I hope that people of all ages will enjoy watching this film, which also has beautiful images!

Film Information
ARMORED SAURUS

All-you-can-watch distribution
ABEMA Premium, Amazon Prime Video, DMM TV, FOD, Hulu, J:COM On Demand, milplus, Lemino, U-NEXT, Bandai Channel

Rental distribution
Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, HAPPY! Video, music.jp, Videx, YouTube (*Rental distribution), Bandai Channel, Video Market, Movie Full Plus

＜STAFF
Screenplay : Kim Min-young
Music: Mok Young-jin
Theme Song:
Season1 TOMORROW×TOGETHER "EYES
Season 2 HYOJUNG&YUBIN(OH MY GIRL) "YOU&I

Director: Kang Dae-il
Executive Producer: Jung Wook, Jung Dong-hoon, Lee Young-min
Production, Copyright: DAEWON MEDIA / STUDIO EON

<Cast
Jin: Kim So-jin / CV: Yamashita Seiichiro
Sena: Jung Ji-su / CV: Sakura Ayane
Ein: Moon So-hee / CV: Mai Kanazawa
Yeonghu: Lee Seon / CV: Junya Hirano
Han Gyeol: Yoo Wi-young / CV: Junya Enoki
Lesias: Yoo Dam-hee / CV: Kuwashima Noriko
Chul: Lee Do Yeob / CV: Volcano Ota
Suhyun: Yoo Bo-young / CV: Imaizumi Yoko
Gang-eun: Seo Eun-ha / CV: Kumagai Kairi
JJ: Jung Hong / CV: Chiharu Sawashiro
Kaiser: Kevin / CV: Wataru Takagi

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