The release date of “Mononoke Karagasa the Movie” is set for July 26th (Friday)!!

It has been announced that the movie version of “Mononoke”, which has been decided to be produced, will be released on July 26, 2024 (Friday), and the second special video and additional cast have been released.

Mononokai'' was broadcast on Fuji TV's late-night anime slotNoitamina” in 2007. This is a popular work that ranked high out of dozens of works in a fan vote held as part of Noitamina’s 15th anniversary project. It is also the starting point for director Kenji Nakamura, who has continued to create unique works such as Trapeze,''C,” Tsurikyu,'' andGatchaman Crowds.”
Last year, as part of the commemorative project for the 15th anniversary of the broadcast of Mononoke,'' a completely new movie project set in Ooku was announced. Animation production is done by EOTA, which brings together the production studios of the Twin Engine Group. There are many large and small creator units withinEOTA”, and a system centered on director Kenji Nakamura has been established for “Mononokai the Movie”.

[“Mononoke the Movie: Karagasa” will be released on July 26th (Friday)! The second special video is also released! ]

This time, it has been announced that “Mononokai the Movie” will be released nationwide from July 26, 2024 (Friday).
In addition, the subtitle indicates that the medicine seller, who has faced many monsters in the past, such as Bakeneko'' andZashiki Warashi,” will face “Karagasa.”

The second special video released at the same time begins with a woman’s scream and focuses on the three maids, Asa (CV: Tomoyo Kurosawa), Kame (CV: Aoi Yuuki), and Utayama (CV: Mami Koyama). The depiction of Ooku continues, along with disturbing images and lines filled with the suffering of the women. At the end, we see the drug seller confronting the monster that was born from the passions swirling in Ooku.
Expectations are high as to what kind of story of salvation will be depicted this time.

[Second special video]

[“Three maids” who will be the main characters revealed! Comments from the cast have arrived! ]

Three main characters and additional cast information have been released.
Tomoyo Kurosawa plays the role of Asa, a new maid who is trying to advance her career in O-oku, Aoi Yuki plays the role of Kame, a new maid who seeks dreams in O-oku, and a song by Otoshiyori (general director) who reigns at the top of O-oku. It has been announced that Mami Koyama will play the role of Yama.
At the same time, comments from the cast were also announced.

[Cast comments]

■Medicine seller Hiroshi Kamiya

I have been chosen to be the voice of a new medicine salesperson. Humans are the cause of the so-called strange phenomena that occur in the world, and the strange things only help. We hope you will fully enjoy the strength and fear of human thoughts through sophisticated and beautiful images and music. We hope that you will come to the theater, a space dedicated to watching “Mononoke,” and experience it all.

■Asa role: Tomoyo Kurosawa

When I received the materials for the audition, it was a work that I really wanted to work on.
I am very happy that my wish came true.
Asa is very dangerous, painful, tough, and fragile, and I was completely captivated by her charm during this recording period.
This time, “Mononoke” took a new step forward as a movie version, and it had a completely different structure from the TV series, which made it very interesting. I hope you enjoy it both as a work of art and as an entertainment work.

■Turtle role: Aoi Yuki

At worst, Kame is distracted and can’t read the atmosphere, but at best, he’s an honest and innocent child.
And he’s young and cute.
Can you imagine the turmoil that such a child will cause when she comes to the girls’ school, Ooku?
Both vividly artistic depictions of the world and vivid depictions of humans.
I think it will surprise you many times.
looking forward to!

■Mami Koyama as Utayama

In the TV drama, Ooku had a strong image of being a “slutty world of women full of jealousy,” but in reality, it was actually a bureaucracy of 2,000 women who were responsible for some aspects of politics (festivals) behind the scenes. Utayama reigns at the top.
Hehe, it felt so good! But it was tough~ (crying)
A charming, beautiful and mysterious Japanese picture scroll. Is it the residual thoughts of a person who lived an honest life? Or… what about that?

(*Original comment)

[The first Mubichike card-type advance ticket (with special benefits) will go on sale from March 22nd (Friday)]

The first Mubichike card-type advance tickets (with special benefits) will go on sale from March 22nd (Friday). The visuals used are designed to express the worldview of this work, with key elements from the play scattered throughout.

The bonus Japanese paper-style clear file is made with the motif of the colorful costumes of the medicine seller and the maids, the protagonists of “Mononoke the Movie: Karagasa,” and has a luxurious design that feels like Japanese paper. The first movie ticket card will be sold at screening theaters nationwide (with some exceptions) and various mail order sites.

[Product information]
■First Mubichike card-type advance ticket (with benefits)
[Release date] March 22, 2024 (Friday)
【sale】
・Sales theater information https://theater-info.com/s/mononoke/
・Major mail order site https://www.major-j.com/cinema_information.php?id=M58288290249
・MOVIE WALKER STORE https://goods.moviewalker.jp/items/84151771
[Price] 1,600 yen (tax included)
[Bonus] Japanese paper style clear file

*Theaters scheduled to screen that sell Mubichike cards will be added sequentially.
*For every Mubichike card purchased, you will receive one Japanese paper-style clear file.
*Mubichike cards are available in limited quantities. Sales will end once supplies run out.
*Bonuses are not for sale. Purchases for resale purposes are not permitted.
*Viewing fees vary depending on the theater.
*May not be available for special performances such as stage greetings.

[“Mononoke the Movie: Karagasa” will be exhibited at AnimeJapan 2024! ]

“Mononoke the Movie” will be exhibited at “AnimeJapan 2024” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th, 2024.

■Booth development
✼Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024, Sunday, March 24, 2024
✼Location: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Building East Hall 7 [Twin Engine Booth Booth No. P21]
✼Contents:
A special exhibition will be held focusing on scene photos and art boards from the main story.
In addition, we will be distributing benefits for participating in the experience corner, showing the follow screen on official SNS, and selling the first Mubichike card.

■Director Kenji Nakamura will appear on the Creation Stage!
✼Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024 16:00-16:45
✼Location: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Building East Hall 7 [Creation Stage]
✼Speakers (*Titles omitted): Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, Tomotaka Shibayama, Kenji Nakamura (3 people)
✼Contents:
Shigeyoshi Tsukahara of “Cramer Kagari” / “Kurayukaba” (2 works released simultaneously on Friday, April 12th), Studio Colori’s latest work “Suki but Hate Amanojaku” (Netflix world from Friday, May 24th) Directors of original animation movies such as Tomotaka Shibayama of “Mononoke Karagasa” (exclusive distribution & Japanese theatrical release) and Kenji Nakamura of “Mononoke Kara Kasa” (released on Friday, July 26th) gather together!
From behind-the-scenes production stories and the latest information from unique directors…! SP discussion stage by gorgeous creators.

[Work information]
■“Mononoke the Movie”
<Release date>
Friday, July 26, 2024

<Staff>
Director: Kenji Nakamura
Character design: Kitsuneko Nagata
Animation character design/chief animation director: Yuichi Takahashi
Art setting: Yoichi Kamitono Art director: Akira Kuramoto Yoko Saito
Color design: Kunio Tsujita Visual director: Yoichi Izuzui
3D director: Kenichi Shirai Editor: Shigeru Nishiyama Sound director: Yukio Nagasaki Music: Taku Iwasaki
Producer: Kimiaki Sato, Yuki Sudo Planning producer: Koji Yamamoto
Production: EOTA Production: Twin Engine

<Cast>
Medicine seller: Hiroshi Kamiya
Asa: Tomoyo Kurosawa Turtle: Aoi Yuuki Utayama: Mami Koyama

<Synopsis>
Ooku is a special place where men are not allowed, a “girl’s garden,” and an important bureaucracy.
New housemaids Asa (Tomoyo Kurosawa) and Kame (Aoi Yuki) set foot in this area.
Asa is a talented and talented man who is trying to advance his career, and Kame is looking for a place in the Ooku of her dreams.
From the first day, these two polar opposites are made to participate in a “ceremony” to become part of the group.
Utayama (Mami Koyama), an elderly woman, puts the prosperity and perpetuation of Ooku first and brings together her maidservants, but there is something hidden behind her expressionless face. Meanwhile, “something” gradually overshadows them.
At last, a decisive tragedy occurs, and the medicine seller (Hiroshi Kamiya) chases the Mononoke to the center of the O-oku, but the exorcism swords that can cut down and exorcise the Mononokai are the three swords of “form,” “truth,” and “reason.” If the situation is not aligned, it will not be possible to break the seal.
When the medicine seller comes into contact with the horrifying yet heartbreaking truth hidden deep inside, the ritual of exorcism and salvation begins.

■Related links
・Movie version official website: https://www.mononoke-movie.com/
・15th anniversary site: https://www.mononoke-15th.com/
・Official X: @anime_mononoke
・Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mononoke_movie_official/
・Hashtag: #Mononoke the Movie #mononoke