Bandai Namco Pictures Co., Ltd.
Movie “Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY TO THE FUTURE~ is coming back to theaters! Encore screening “HAPPY Strawberry BIRTHDAY 2024” will be screened for a limited time from March 8th (Friday) ♪
There will also be a special voice message recorded by Ichigo Hoshimiya, exclusive to this screening!
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The 10th anniversary work of the series “Aikatsu!” was released in theaters in January 2023 and received great acclaim. 10th STORY ~Starway to the Future~” will be screened as an encore to coincide with the birthday of the main character, Ichigo Hoshimiya! We will deliver a lot of content such as newly recorded special voice messages and visitor benefits and goods using newly drawn illustrations.
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To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the anime “Aikatsu! Series”, “Aikatsu!” will be released in theaters from January 20, 2023. 10th STORY ~STARWAY TO THE FUTURE~”. The first work in the series, “Aikatsu! The staff and cast of “Ichigo Hoshimiya” have reunited to produce this work, which received great acclaim for its careful yet bold depiction of the main character, Ichigo Hoshimiya, and his friends’ graduation from Starlight Academy and their steps towards the future. ~ Encore screening will be decided during the period! This encore screening will be held as “HAPPY Ichigo BIRTHDAY 2024” to celebrate Ichigo Hoshimiya’s birthday. Ichigo Hoshimiya’s voice message, recorded for this encore screening, will be played before the main screening. Furthermore, with a birthday theme, character designer Hiroko Yaguchi has released a special illustration! The lineup includes goods including items using this illustration, as well as weekly benefits, all related to Hoshimiya Ichigo. A cheering screening will be held on March 15th (Friday), which is his birthday, and it’s a special project befitting the top idol’s birthday! Please celebrate Ichigo-chan’s birthday at the theater!
Also on the official YouTube channel “Aikatsu! Channel” will be releasing the first work in the series “Aikatsu!” starring Ichigo Hoshimiya as the main character from February 20th (Tuesday). ” is now available for free every week!
The “Birthday Selection Distribution”, which features one idol from the series every month, will also pick up Ichigo Hoshimiya in March. “Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY to the Future~” HAPPY Ichigo BIRTHDAY 2024” Overview
Screening period: Limited time screening at theaters nationwide from Friday, March 8, 2024
List of participating theaters: https://www.aikatsu.net/theater/ichigo2024/ *The screening period varies depending on the theater. Please check the list of participating theaters for details.
“Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY TO THE FUTURE~” work summary
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Even when they are apart, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran, who are third-year high school students at Starlight Academy, begin to think about their upcoming graduation in six months. Even after graduation, idol activities will continue. However, graduation is also a turning point. Ichigo and the others carefully think about what path they want to take from now on. And a new step towards the future begins. Beyond the feelings revealed on stage at the graduation live, there is a STARWAY to the future that has been woven for some time. No matter what kind of dreams you don’t know yet are waiting for you, if you’re on this path, you’ll be fine.
Official YouTube channel “Aikatsu! Channel”
Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/@aikatsu_channel
“Aikatsu! ” Free distribution decided ♪ Starting from February 20th (Tuesday), the premiere will be released every Tuesday from 8:00 pm! *Archives will be distributed for two weeks after the premiere of each episode.
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“Aikatsu!”, which began airing on TV in 2012, depicts girls who work hard at idol activities (= Aikatsu!) with the aim of becoming top idols. “Aikatsu!”, “Aikatsu Stars!”, “Aikatsu Friends!”, “Aikatsu on Parade!”, and “Aikatsu Planet!” have been developed to date. , toys, apparel, miscellaneous goods, live performances, etc., and has gained popularity through cross-media.
In 2023, “Aikatsu! To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the series, “Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~Mirai e STARWAY~” has been released in theaters nationwide, and the series continues to be widely expanded. (C)BNP/AIKATSU 10TH STORY
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■ Company profile
Bandai Namco Pictures Co., Ltd.
BANDAI NAMCO Pictures (Suginami-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hiroyuki Sato) is an animation production company of the BANDAI NAMCO Group. Established in April 2015 as a spin-off from Sunrise Co., Ltd. (currently BANDAI NAMCO Film Works Co., Ltd.). The label name is “BN Pictures”. Mainly “Aikatsu! ”, “Battle Spirits”, “TIGER & BUNNY”, and other original works focused on merchandising, as well as works based on original comics such as “Gintama” and “Keroro Sergeant”. ■Company HP
https://www.bn-pictures.co.jp/
*The contents of this press release are current as of February 13, 2024 and are subject to change without notice.
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