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1st Penguindrum Compilation Film Opens in Thailand on February 3
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Japan Anime Movie (JAM) Thailand announced on Thursday that it will open the first film in the Re:cycle of Penguindrum compilation film project in Thailand on February 3. JAM Thailand is streaming a Thai-subtitled trailer for the film.
Ikuhara directed the project, and Lily Hoshino is credited for the original character designs. Brains Base is also credited for the original television version's production, while Lapin Track produced the film version.
Scriptwriter Takayo Ikami, character designer Terumi Nishii, musical composer Yukari Hashimoto, art director Chieko Nakamura (Studio Cocolo), icon designer Wataru Osakabe, sound director Yō Yamada, and sound effects artist Tomokazu Mitsui all returned from the original television anime series. (Ikuhara co-wrote the film's screenplay and is co-directing the sound, just as he did for the television anime, and Tomomi Kawatsuma also designed the characters.)
Etsuko Yakushimaru's Yakushimaru Etsuko Metro Orchestra performed the second film's theme song "Boku no Sonzai Shōmei" (Proof of My Existence).
The original anime from director Kunihiko Ikuhara (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Yuri Kuma Arashi, several Sailor Moon television series) aired in 2011. Otome Yōkai Zakuro manga creator Lily Hoshino handled the original character designs for the 24-episode television series.
The psychological drama story begins when a girl named Himari Takakura passes away after going out on a trip with her brothers Kanba and Shōma. A spirit in a penguin hat appears and miraculously saves her. However, in exchange for saving Himari's life, the brothers must search for the Penguindrum for the spirit. A trio of strange penguins accompany the siblings on their quest.
