Netflix Film 'Super Kaguya Hime!' Ends Four-Month Theatrical Run
The film's extended theatrical run and box office performance demonstrate that a Netflix-prioritized animated release can achieve significant theatrical success in Japan.
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The Netflix original animated film 'Super Kaguya Hime!' will end its theatrical run on June 18 after a four-month engagement that began as a one-week limited release. The film surpassed 2.5 billion yen in box office revenue. A commemorative stage greeting with the cast and director will be held on June 19.
Director Seigo Yamashita thanked audiences for the unexpectedly long run and said, 'Please continue to enjoy the story of Kaguya and the others that can only be experienced in theaters!' The film is a bold adaptation of 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter' that incorporates virtual spaces, streamer culture, and songs by Vocaloid P participants as a girl-meets-girl story. Streaming on Netflix began on January 22.
The 'Last Fan Service! Graduation Commemorative Stage Greeting' on June 19 will feature Yuko Natsuyoshi (voice of Kaguya), Saori Hayami (voice of Yachiyo Tsukimi), and director Yamashita. The session at Cinema City will be live-streamed on the official YouTube channel. Tickets go on sale June 5.
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