Onsen Shark Streams on Prime Video with Susumu Hirasawa Sound Effects
The streaming release of Onsen Shark brings attention to a crowdfunded indie B-movie that attracted Susumu Hirasawa for sound work, and its sequel is already on the way.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
The all-Japanese shark movie Onsen Shark, released in 2024, will begin streaming on Prime Video by August 1. Directed by Morito Inoue, the film features musician Susumu Hirasawa handling some special sound effects, marking his first involvement in a live-action work. The film's sequel, Onsen Shark 2, is scheduled for release on September 4.
The film's production was backed by a crowdfunding campaign that raised approximately 11.04 million yen from 1,278 supporters, drawing interest from shark movie and special effects fans. Reviews describe it as a B-grade comedy with over-the-top silliness and cheap CG but character. The sequel, Onsen Shark 2, raised even more-30.8 million yen from 2,879 supporters-and promises bigger explosions and a setting in Kyushu, with its September 4 release date playing on "Kyushu Day." Hirasawa's involvement in the sound effects is his first for a live-action work.
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- Denfaminicogamer 温泉地VS凶暴サメの『温泉シャーク』が、8月1日までにPrime Videoの見放題へ。音楽家の平沢進氏がゲスト出演&特殊音響効果を担当