Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 2
Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 2[2] is a 2018 Japanese animated romance film directed by Seimei Kidokoro, written by Kazuhiro Furuhashi, produced by Nippon Animation, and distributed by Warner Bros. Japan. The film was released in Japan on October 19, 2018.[3]
| Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 2 | |
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| Kanji | 劇場版 はいからさんが通る 後編 ～花の東京大ロマン～ |
| Literal meaning | Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern the Movie Part 2: The Grand Tokyo Romance |
| Revised Hepburn | Gekijōban Haikara-san ga Tōru Kōhen: Hana no Tōkyō Dai Roman |
| Directed by | Seimei Kidokoro |
| Screenplay by | Kazuhiro Furuhashi |
| Based on | Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern by Waki Yamato |
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| Starring | see below |
| Cinematography | Takeo Ogiwara |
| Edited by | Ayako Tan |
| Music by | Michiru Ōshima |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Japan |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Based on a manga series with a same name written and illustrated by Waki Yamato, the film covers the latter half of the story from the manga, and picks up where Part 1 had left off in 2017.
Plot
After marrying the head of the military, Benio hears her husband died in Siberia during a war. However, after finding out he's alive and fighting against his home land, Benio starts looking for her first love. Wondering why he didn't return and wanting to welcome him back. Hardships will happen and hearts may be broken, as he might have moved on.
Voice cast
| Character | Japanese voice cast | English voice cast |
|---|---|---|
| Benio Hanamura | Saori Hayami | Mimi Torres |
| Shinobu Ijūin | Mamoru Miyano | Robbie Daymond |
| Major Hanamura | Unshō Ishizuka | Bill Rogers |
| Ranmaru Fujieda | Yuki Kaji | Shannon McKain |
| Shingo Onijima | Kazuya Nakai | Kirk Thornton |
| Tamaki Kitajoi | Asami Seto | Cristina Vee |
| Tosei Inoue | Takahiro Sakurai | Keith Silverstein |
| Larissa | Maaya Sakamoto | TBA |
Production
It was first announced in November 2016 that an animated film adaptation of Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern written and illustrated by Waki Yamato will be produced as a two-part film.[4] Staff members from Part 1 returned: Kazuhiro Furuhashi writing the screenplay, Terumi Nishii in charge of the character design, and Michiru Ōshima composing the music. Mitsuko Kase was set to direct the second film, but later was replaced by Seimei Kidokoro for unknown reasons.[5][6] In July 2018, voice actress and singer Maaya Sakamoto joined the cast for the film as Larissa.[7][8]
The theme song is "Atarashii Ashita" (新しい朝(あした), lit. "New Tomorrow"), performed by Saori Hayami, and written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi.[9]
Release
The film was released in theaters in Japan on October 19, 2018.[3] Eleven Arts screened the film in the U.S. on December 17, 2018.[10]
References
- ^ "劇場版 はいからさんが通る 後編 花の東京大ロマン" [Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern the Movie Part 2: The Grand Tokyo Romance]. eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ Japanese: 劇場版 はいからさんが通る 後編 ～花の東京大ロマン～, Hepburn: Gekijōban Haikara-san ga Tōru Kōhen: Hana no Tōkyō Dai Roman, lit. "Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern the Movie Part 2: The Grand Tokyo Romance"
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael (May 25, 2018). "Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern 2nd Film Opens in Japan on October 19". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- ^ "劇場版「はいからさんが通る」は2部作！紅緒役は早見沙織、忍役は宮野真守". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). November 1, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael (November 13, 2017). "2nd Haikara-san ga Tōru Film Changes Director". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael (March 22, 2017). "Haikara-san ga Tōru Anime Films' Debut Dates, Titles, Staff Revealed". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ "劇場版「はいからさん」後編、秘密を抱えるキャラ・ラリサ役は坂本真綾". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Komatsu, Mikakatsu (July 13, 2018). "Maaya Sakamoto Joins Haikara-san ga Tooru Anime Film 2nd Part as Russian Countess Larissa". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (September 9, 2018). "2nd Haikara-san Anime Film Trailer Previews Saori Hayami's Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (November 14, 2018). "Haikara-San Part 2 Film's English-Subtitled Teaser Reveals December 7 U.S. Release". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
External links
- Official movie site (in Japanese)
- Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 2 (film) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 2 at IMDb