Anime Supremacy! (Japanese: ハケンアニメ！, Hepburn: Haken Anime!) is a 2022 Japanese drama film based on a novel with a same name written by Mizuki Tsujimura and illustrated by manga artist group CLAMP. The film is directed by Kōhei Yoshino, written by Yōsuke Masaike, distributed by Toei Company, and stars Riho Yoshioka, Tomoya Nakamura, Tasuku Emoto and Machiko Ono. The film was released in Japan in May 28, 2022.[2]
| Anime Supremacy! | |
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| Kanji | ハケンアニメ！ |
| Revised Hepburn | Haken Anime! |
| Directed by | Kōhei Yoshino |
| Screenplay by | Yōsuke Masaike |
| Based on | Anime Supremacy! by Mizuki Tsujimura and CLAMP |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Motonobu Kiyoku |
| Edited by | Sōichi Ueno |
| Music by | Yoshihiro Ike |
| Animation by | Production I.G |
Production company | Toei Tokyo Studios |
| Distributed by | Toei Company, Ltd. |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes[1] |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Premise edit
Hitomi Saito, who has jumped into the world of the anime industry, makes her directorial debut and competes for the title of "Haken" (supremacy) with the star director of her dreams, Chiharu Ōji. Chiharu, who previously produced many mega-hit films, is returning to the director's chair for the first time in eight years. Hitomi struggles to win the title together with the peculiar producer and her unique colleagues.
Cast edit
- Riho Yoshioka as Hitomi Saito
- Tomoya Nakamura as Chiharu Ōji
- Tasuku Emoto as Satoru Yukishiro
- Machiko Ono as Kayoko Arishina
- Kanji Furutachi as Koshigaya
- Seiji Rokkaku as Seki
- Marika Kouno as Aoi Shino
- Asuka Kudō as Shuhei Monemori
- Tomoya Maeno as Negishi
- Karin Ono as Kazuna Namisawa
- Yu Tokui as Maeyamada
Voice cast edit
Soundback: Playing Stone edit
- Yuki Kaji as Ryūji
- Megumi Han as Takaya
- Hina Kino as Mayu
- Show Hayami as Kanade's stone
Fate Front: Liddle Light edit
- Rie Takahashi as Juri
- Kana Hanazawa as Kiyora
- Yui Horie as Del
- Yū Kobayashi as Shiori
- Reina Kondō as Nanaka
- Nanami Tomaru as Kei
- Ayaka Ohashi as Yuki
Romi Park serves as a narrator for both in-story anime films.
Production edit
In November 2021, it was announced that a live-action film adaptation of the novel Anime Supremacy!, written by Mizuki Tsujimura and illustrated by manga artist group CLAMP, was in the works, with Kōhei Yoshino directing the film and Yōsuke Masaike as a screenwriter. The cast for the film was announced in the same month, with Riho Yoshioka, Tomoya Nakamura, Tasuku Emoto and Machiko Ono as Hitomi Saito, Chiharu Ōji, Satoru Yukishiro and Kayoko Arishina respectively.[2][3][4] Voice actors Yuki Kaji, Megumi Han, Rie Takahashi and Kana Hanazawa were cast as characters for the respective in-story anime films.[5] The principal photography was done at Toei Company's filming studio in Tokyo. Atsutoshi Umezawa from Toei Animation supervised the depiction of the anime industry for the entire film.[6] Genie High will perform the film's theme song, titled "Eclair".[7]
The two in-story anime films were created for the live-action film as films being created and produced by two characters in the film: The first film, Soundback: Playing Stone (サウンドバック 奏の石, Saundo Bakku: Sō no Ishi), and the second film, Fate Front: Liddell Light (運命戦線リデルライト, Unmei Sensen Rideruraito). Soundback: Playing Stone was directed by Azuma Tani and character designed by Eisaku Kubonouchi, while Fate Front: Liddell Light was directed by Takashi Otsuka, and character designed by Takahiro Kishida. Both in-story anime films were produced by Production I.G.[8][9]
Release edit
The film was released in Japan in May 28, 2022.[2]
Reception edit
Industry reception edit
A special screening of the film was held on May 10, 2022 for the people in the Japanese animation industry, and made with positive responses.[10]
Accolades edit
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Nikkan Sports Film Awards | Best Film | Anime Supremacy! | Won | [11] [12] |
| Yūjirō Ishihara Award | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Riho Yoshioka | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Tomoya Nakamura | Nominated | ||
| Tasuku Emoto | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Machiko Ono | Nominated | ||
| 44th Yokohama Film Festival | Best Actress | Riho Yoshioka | Won | [13] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Tasuku Emoto | Won | ||
| Examiner Special Award | Staff and cast | Won | ||
| 46th Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Film | Anime Supremacy! | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Director | Kōhei Yoshino | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Yōsuke Masaike | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Riho Yoshioka | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Tasuku Emoto | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Machiko Ono | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | Yoshihiro Ike | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction | Satoshi Kanda | Nominated | ||
| Best Film Editing | Sōichi Ueno | Nominated | ||
| Newcomer of the Year | Karin Ono | Won |
References edit
- ^ "ハケンアニメ！" [Anime Supremacy!]. eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 24, 2021). "Mizuki Tsujimura's Anime Supremacy! Novel Gets Live-Action Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Komatsu, Mikakatsu (November 24, 2021). "Haken Anime! Live-action Film Teaser Trailer Depicts The Battle for Supremacy in Anime Industry". Crunchyroll. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ ""Haken Anime!" Cast". Haken Anime! Official (in Japanese). November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 24, 2022). "Live-Action 'Anime Supremacy!' Film's In-Story Anime Reveals Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "吉岡里帆、中村倫也、柄本佑、尾野真千子の共演で小説「ハケンアニメ！」映画化". Natalie Music (in Japanese). November 25, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 7, 2022). "Live-Action 'Anime Supremacy!' Film Trailer Reveals Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ Komatsu, Mikakatsu (December 1, 2021). "Creators of The Two In-story Anime in Live-action Film Haken Anime! Revealed". Crunchyroll. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Upcoming Live-Action Adaptation of Anime Industry Film 'Haken Anime!' Unveils Animators". Moshi Moshi Nippon. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (May 25, 2022). "Industry Reacts to Anime Supremacy! Live-Action Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ "日刊スポーツ映画大賞・石原裕次郎賞ノミネート発表 「PLAN75」が最多6部門". eiga.com. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "日刊スポーツ映画大賞・石原裕次郎賞決定". Nikkan Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ "第44回ヨコハマ映画祭 2022年日本映画個人賞". Yokohama Film Festival. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "『第46回 日本アカデミー賞』受賞者・作品発表 『ある男』最多12部門13の優秀賞 助演女優に2人同時". Oricon. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
External links edit
- Official movie site (in Japanese)
- Anime Supremacy! at IMDb
