Dragon Quest Your Story," a 3DCG animation film to be released on August 2, 2012, reveals voice cast and trailer! Takeru Sato as the main character, Luca, and Masumi Arimura as Bianca.

The voice cast and trailer for the 3DCG animated film "Dragon Quest Your Story," scheduled for release on Friday, August 2, have been released.

Since the first Dragon Quest game was released in 1986, the total number of units shipped and downloaded from the series has exceeded 78 million, making it one of Japan's most popular national RPGs. Among the more than 80 titles in the series released to date, "Dragon Quest" has been especially well received as a title that allows players to experience life like a historical drama, such as "defeating the Demon King through three generations of parents and children" and "choosing a marriage partner". Dragon Quest V: Bride of the Sky" (released in 1992) has been especially loved even now, more than 25 years after its release.

Based on the story of "Dragon Quest V: Bride of the Sky," Takashi Yamazaki (director and screenwriter of "Always: Sunset on Third Street," "Eternal 0," "STAND BY ME Doraemon," etc.) will direct and write the script for "Dragon Quest: Your Story," the first full 3DCG animation film in the "Dragon Quest" series. The first full 3DCG animation film adaptation of the series will be directed by Ryuichi Yagi (director of "Dragon Quest: Your Story")!　The film will be directed by Ryuichi Yagi (director of "Friends: NAKI ON THE MONSTER ISLAND" and "STAND BY ME Doraemon") and Makoto Hanabusa (art director of "STAND BY ME Doraemon"), with original story and supervision by "Dragon Quest" creator Yuji Horii The music will be composed by Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, and Koichi Sugiyama, who has supported the popularity of the game, and it is expected to be the most talked-about blockbuster of the summer.

The voice cast for the film has been revealed! The brave hero, Lily, who overcomes many ordeals, including separation from her father and becoming a slave to demons, "travels with her family to prevent the Demon King's resurrection," has been cast as a voice cast member! The role of the brave hero, Luca, is played by Takeru Sato, who is also fresh in our minds from his role in the NHK television series, "Half, Blue!

Mr. Sato said, "It's a big responsibility to be the voice of the main character, but I'm not sure how it will go, I'm anxious. However, I would like those who say, "I don't want to leave it in Sato's hands," to come and see this movie. The main character of this story is not Luka, who I played, but you, who live in the present age," said Sato, who went into the recording sessions with extraordinary determination.

In addition, the roles of Bianca and Flora are also played by Masumi Arimura as "Luca's fated partner," Bianca, who had adventures together as a child, grew up and reunited as a strong and beautiful woman, and Flora, a childhood friend of the main character and a brilliant woman who is admired by all the men in Sarabona. Haru takes on the role of Flora, a brilliant woman who is a childhood friend of the main character and a dreamer of all the men in Sarabona.

Kentaro Sakaguchi plays Henry, a prince who is captured and enslaved by demons along with Luca, and Takayuki Yamada, who captivated the hearts of Dragon Quest fans with "Yoshihiko the Brave" as Luca's proud father, Pappas. Other cast members include Kendo Kobayashi, Ken Yasuda, Arata Furuta, Suzuki Matsuo, Koichi Yamadera, Arata Iura, Chikako Kaku, Kotaro Yoshida, and other superb actors.

In addition, comments from Takeru Sato (Luca), Kasumi Arimura (Bianca), Haru (Flora), Kentaro Sakaguchi (Henry), Takayuki Yamada (Papas), and Takashi Yamazaki (General Director) have arrived, as well as a trailer.


Character profiles and comments (titles omitted)

Luca [Takeru Sato
Luca
In order to find his missing mother, he goes on an adventure with his father, Papas. Ten years later, he embarks on another adventure to find his mother. In Sarabona, he meets Bianca, with whom he had adventures as a child, and Flora, another childhood friend and the daughter of a wealthy man.

Profile of Takeru Sato
In 2007, he played the leading role in the drama "Masked Rider Den-O" for the first time.
He has starred in many major films, including the "Rurouni Kenshin" film series and the drama "The Emperor's Chef".
In 2017, he won the 41st Japan Academy Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his role in "The Miracle of the Bride over 8 Years".
In 2018, he is highly popular as an actor who can both act and act, winning various awards for his role in the television series "Half, Blue.

[Takeru Sato comments.
I found out that Bride of the Sky was released when I was 3 years old. I was a video game kid, and I was probably in elementary school.　I played it like crazy.
This time, the script basically follows the game, except for the way it ends as a movie. However, this universal storyline never feels old, even when I read it now, and it still shocks me just as it did back then. At the time, there was no game that had such a solid story, and at that point, I was reminded of how great Dragon Quest was. I was impressed by the charm of Dragon Quest, which has not faded away even after being reborn as a movie script in this day and age.
I have a great responsibility to voice the main character of Dragon Quest, but I'm not sure how it will turn out. However, even if you think that you can't trust the job to someone like Sato, I urge you to come see this movie. Because the hero of this story is not "Luca," the character I played, but "you" who live in this day and age.

Bianca
Bianca.
Bianca experienced adventures in a haunted castle with Luca when she was a child. She is a vivacious woman who has continued her adventures since then. As she grows up, she meets Luca again and they fight together to defeat the demons that threaten the peace of Sarabona.

Profile of Masumi Arimura
In 2013, she got her big break in the TV series "Amachan.
In 2015, she won various awards including the 39th Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Leading Actress/New Actor for her role in "Birigyaru.
In 2017, she has been attracting attention for her high acting ability as the heroine in the TV series "Hiyokko".

Comments by Masumi Arimura
I was a little apprehensive about whether I would be able to participate in a work that has been loved for many years and has many fans, but I was attracted by the dramatic storyline and the structure that is close to the players, so I decided to take on the challenge.
I was able to record the scene under the direction of Mr. Yamazaki, while talking with Mr. Takeru Sato, so I hope you can feel the atmosphere that was created on the set and the gradual closeness between Luca and Bianca through our voices. Bianca is an attractive woman with a strong and brash personality, but she also has a maidenly heart that yearns for Luca in the corner of her mind.
I played Bianca with a core strength that accepts and confronts any situation because she is tolerant and has a big heart, and I tried not to waver in my portrayal.

Flora [Haru
Flora.
The daughter of a wealthy man in Sarabona, she is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is admired by all the men in town. Her father, Ludman, decides on her own that she should marry the man who defeated the demon that threatens Sarabona.

Haru Profile.
Haru has been an exclusive model for "Seventeen" since 2007.
Later, she became an exclusive model for "non-no".
In 2015, she starred in the TV series "Asa no Kita" (Asa's Coming).
In addition, she has played various roles from transparent acting to bad girl in "Not So Much About You" and "Survival Wedding," gaining popularity.

Haru commented.
I haven't played that many different video games, so I have never played it, but I knew that most of my friends who play games like Dragon Quest, so that's impressive. I think it is a work that has been loved by many people.
I was very afraid to join the very splendid cast. I think there are different Dragon Quests in the hearts of many people, so I wanted to tackle it with care. I was surprised that I would be playing the role of a young lady who is admired by all men, but with the help of Ms. Sato and the other cast members, I somehow managed to record the scene.
It is a very strange feeling to hear such a lovely young lady speaking with my voice.

Henry [Kentaro Sakaguchi
Henry.
The mischievous prince of the Rhinohats. He and Luca are captured as slaves by demons. They have a close bond, as he promises to come to Luca's aid whenever he is in danger.

Kentaro Sakaguchi Profile
Sakaguchi started his modeling career in 2010 as a "MEN'S NON-NO" model.
He won the 40th Japan Academy Prize for Best New Actor for his role in the 2017 film "64-Rokuyon: Part 1 / Part 2.
Since then, he has starred in movies such as "Tonight at the Romance Theater" and dramas such as "Innocence: Wrongful Conviction Lawyer," and has been gaining more and more attention every year.

Kentaro Sakaguchi commented: "I love the Dragon Quest series.
I love the Dragon Quest series and have played almost all of the games in the series, but I have especially fond memories of playing V over and over again.
I can't imagine what kind of world this adaptation of the Dragon Quest game will be like, which is why I'm really looking forward to it. V itself was one of my favorites, so I was surprised that I would be able to voice Henry. I was surprised that I would be able to voice Henry.
I was surprised that I would be able to voice Henry, who was once a selfish prince, but has grown up and become a fine man. It was difficult to express that in my voice.

Papas [Takayuki Yamada
Pappas
He sets out on a journey with Luca to find his missing wife, Martha. His love for his son Luca runs deep, and his swordsmanship is first-rate. Due to the cowardly trickery of Gemma, who kidnapped Henry, he is captured by a demon in front of Luca's eyes. ......

Takayuki Yamada Profile
Takayuki Yamada played his first leading role in the drama "WATER BOYS" in 2003 and in the movie "Densha Otoko" in 2005.
Since then, his transformative acting skills in the "YAKKIN Ushijima-kun" film series and the "Yusha Yoshihiko" drama series have won him many enthusiastic fans. In recent years, he has become a one-of-a-kind presence involved in the production of movies and dramas.

Yamada Takayuki commented: "I am very happy to be able to play the role of a hero.
I had previously participated in "Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the End of the Prophecy" as a voice, and I thought that it would be difficult to express myself only with my voice in "Your Story" as well.
The pressure on my favorite Pappas was not half as great. However, if I were to play the voice of the main character, I could only come up with one acting plan, so it helped that I played Papas. I am very much looking forward to the completion of the film.
Yoshi, no, from Takayuki Yamada.

*General director and scriptwriter Takashi Yamazaki
[Profile of Takashi Yamazaki, general director and scriptwriter
Born June 12, 1964 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
He made his directorial debut in 2000 with "Juvenile" and is a leading figure in visual expression and VFX using advanced visuals with computer graphics.
In 2005, "Always: Sunset on Third Street" won the Grand Prize in 12 categories at the 29th Japan Academy Awards, and later became a blockbuster hit that was made into a series.
He went on to direct many major and high-profile films, including "SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO" ('10) and "STAND BY ME Doraemon" ('14, co-directed with Ryuichi Yagi), among which "Eternal Zero" ('13) became the No. 1 box office hit of Japanese films in 2014.
He is now attracting a great deal of attention as one of Japan's leading film directors. He is currently one of Japan's leading film directors, and has "Archimedes' War" (July 26) on the waiting list for release.

Comment from Takashi Yamazaki, General Director
I believe that making a film with 3DCG is like an ideal live-action film. That's why I cast this film with the feeling that if I were to make a live-action film, I would use this group of people.
Mr. Sato's interesting voice gives me the impression that the main character, Luca, is always looking forward to shaping his destiny.
Ms. Arimura's voice, which exuded a sense of receptiveness, was perfect for Bianca, and Mr. Haru's strength hidden in the clear tone of his voice well represented the purity of Flora.
I also thought that Mr. Sakaguchi's innate sense of a prince suited Henry's nobility, and since Mr. Yamada is inseparably related to Dragon Quest, I was hoping that he would be included somewhere in the cast. He gave a presence to Papas with his imposing voice that had the feel of the strongest warrior.
The other cast members were all chosen with the feeling that they would be the best choice for the live-action version of the film, so please enjoy the film by likening them to their respective characters.

Film Information】 （*Titles omitted)
Dragon Quest: Your Story
Original story and supervision: Yuji Horii
Music: Koichi Sugiyama
Music: Koichi Sugiyama
Director: Ryuichi Yagi, Makoto Hanabusa
・Cast:
　Ken Sato
　Masumi Arimura Haru Kentaro Sakaguchi Takayuki Yamada
　Kendo Kobayashi Akira Yasuda Arata Furuta Matsuo Suzuki
　Koichi Yamadera Arata Iura Chikako Garai Kotaro Yoshida
Production: 2019 "DRAGON QUEST YOUR STORY" Production Committee
Distributor: Toho

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