| Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion | |
|---|---|
 North American theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Noriyuki Abe |
| Written by | Michiko Yokote |
| Starring | Masakazu Morita Fumiko Orikasa Romi Park Akira Ishida |
| Cinematography | Toshiyuki Fukushima |
| Edited by | Hidetoshi Okuda Junichi Uematsu |
| Music by | Shirō Sagisu |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Toho |
Release dates |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Box office | $6,915,595(Japan)[1] |
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion (劇場版BLEACH The DiamondDust Rebellion もう一つの氷輪丸, Gekijōban Burīchi Za Daiyamondo Dasuto Reberion Mō Hitotsu no Hyōrinmaru, Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion, Another Hyōrinmaru) is the second animated film adaptation of the anime and manga series Bleach. The film is directed by Noriyuki Abe, and co-written by Michiko Yokote and Masahiro Ōkubo, and the theatrical release was on December 22, 2007. The theme music for the film is "Rock of Light" (光のロック, Hikari no Rokku) by Sambomaster.[2] The DVD of the film was released on September 6, 2008.[3]
To promote the film, the opening and closing credits of the Bleach anime from episode 151-154 use footage from the film. Kubo also published a special manga chapter focusing on Hitsugaya's past to further promote the film. The English release of the DVD was on September 8, 2009,[4] and it was aired on Adult Swim on December 5, 2009.[5] The official European release of the film was on September 6, 2010[6] and in the United Kingdom on Blu-ray on May 7, 2012.
Plot[]
Soul Reapers[n 1] of the 10th Division—led by its captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya and vice-captain Rangiku Matsumoto—are sent to escort the "King's Seal". The rare artifact is stolen during transport by the deviated Soul Reaper Sōjirō Kusaka and two girls known as Ying and Yang. Hitsugaya seems to recognize the Soul Reaper, who wounds him and leaves, and abandons his post to pursue the man and leaves his squad behind to fend for themselves. Later, the Soul Society suspects Hitsugaya of treason, orders his immediate capture, and puts his whole squad under house arrest.
In the human world, Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki is informed about the events happening in the Soul Society, and finds Hitsugaya, who passes out. Hitsugaya wakes up in Ichigo's house, and they are attacked by Ying and Yang. Ichigo fights, while Hitsugaya escapes and continues to avoid an attempt of capture by Soul Society. The suspect on him increases when Kusaka attacks a Soul Society's captain using Hyōrinmaru, a zanpakutō—special swords used by Soul Reapers—with identical powers to Hitsugaya's one. Hitsugaya's capture is then made top priority and his execution is approved.
Through his wandering to avoid capture, Hitsugaya eventually manages to track Kusaka down, and it is revealed that the two managed to manifest the same zanpakutō. Because Soul Society does not allow the same zanpakutō to be wielded by different people, the two were forced to fight to the death. Hitsugaya did not wish to fight, but had no other option as Kusaka attacked, claiming that he was the only one worthy of Hyōrinmaru. The authorities concluded that Hitsugaya was the true owner of Hyōrinmaru and carried out his execution. Kusaka died and was reborn as a Hollow in their world, the Hueco Mundo. Once he learned of the King's Seal and its powers, which allows the user to freely manipulate time, space and matter, he started his plan of revenge against the Soul Society.
Using the King's Seal, Sōjirō teleports Hitsugaya and himself to the Soul Society, needing Hitsugaya's power to break the seal. The Soul Reapers find and attack Hitsugaya and Kusaka, but are thrown back when Ichigo intervene. As Hitsugaya refuses, Kusaka breaks the seal himself, after which he transforms into a giant dragon-like creature made of ice. However, because he lacks the control which Hitsugaya possesses, the power goes berserk and threatens to destroy the Soul Society. A hoard of Hollows appears out of Kusaka's castle which he had generated out of the Kings' Seal. While several Soul Reapers face the Hollows, Ichigo and Hitsugaya storm up to the central tower. After they destroy Kusaka's dragon-like form, Hitsugaya impales Kusaka. Hitsugaya clears all charges and the King's Seal is restored. After the credits, he and Rangiku visit Kusaka's grave.
Production[]
Tite Kubo, author from the Bleach manga, authored a one-shot based on Tōshirō, prior to the film's premier in order to promote it. He was also allowed to participate in the making of the film, to design the character of Kusaka. However, Kubo could not add Kusaka to his one-shot due to the fact the original concept came from the manga.[7] In order to promote the second film of Bleach, the trailer had the line "Execute Hitsugaya!". Kubo admitted that it was his own idea to make everybody be surprised, but he and Masakazu Morita, the voice actor of Ichigo Kurosaki, received a lot of letters from worried fans, causing Kubo to apologize in response.[8]
Cast[]
| Character | Japanese voice | English voice |
|---|---|---|
| Tōshirō Hitsugaya | Romi Park | Steve Staley |
| Ichigo Kurosaki | Masakazu Morita Yuki Matsuoka (child) |
Johnny Yong Bosch Mona Marshall (child) |
| Rukia Kuchiki | Fumiko Orikasa | Michelle Ruff |
| Renji Abarai | Kentarō Itō | Wally Wingert |
| Rangiku Matsumoto | Kaya Matsutani | Megan Hollingshead |
| Sōjirō Kusaka | Akira Ishida | Keith Silverstein |
| Ying | Aya Hisakawa | Kate Higgins |
| Yang | Yukana | Tara Platt |
| Hyōrinmaru | Daisuke Matsuoka | Travis Willingham |
Reception[]
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The film opened in 4th place at the Japanese box office,[9] and held a top ten location until its 5th week.[10]
The DVD release of the film was the first best selling anime DVD released that week, and is now released in many different languages.[11]
Legacy[]
Sōjirō Kusaka in the PSP video game Bleach: Heat the Soul 5, Bleach: Heat the Soul 6 and Bleach: Heat the Soul 7 as a playable character.
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ "Japan Yearly Box Office (2007)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Weekly Shōnen Jump; Year 2007, Issue #49, page 15.
- ↑ Weekly Shōnen Jump; Year 2008, Issue #28.
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002BIULO4/animenewsnetw-20
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-12-27. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
{{cite web}}: ; deadurlCS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=12;5;68;-1;2&sku=312355
- ↑ Kubo, Tite (2007). Bleach, Volume 32. Shueisha. p. 2. ISBN 978-4-08-874473-5.
- ↑ Tite Kubo, Masakazu Morita (August 2007). Tite Kubo Interview, Bleach B-Station 112. Japan: Bleach B-Station.
- ↑ "Japanese Box Office, December 22–23: Bleach Film at #4 (Updated)". Anime News Network. 2007-12-27. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Japanese Box Office, January 19–20". Anime News Network. 2008-01-23. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Japanese Animation DVD Ranking, September 3-9a". Anime News Network. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
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External links[]
- Official website Invalid language code.
- Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion (film) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion at the Internet Movie Database
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| Anime series | 1990s | Yu Yu Hakusho (1992–1994) • Ninku (1995–1996) • Midori no Makibaō (1996–1997) • Flame of Recca (1997–1998) • Great Teacher Onizuka (1999–2000) |
| 2000s | Ghost Stories (2000–2001) • Tokyo Mew Mew (2002–2003) • Detective School Q (2003–2004) • Bleach (2004–2012) | |
| 2010s | Black Butler: Book of Circus (2014) • The Heroic Legend of Arslan (2015) • Divine Gate (2016) • The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance (2016) • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017–2019) • Kochoki (2019) | |
| 2020s | Arad Senki: The Wheel of Reversal (2020) | |
| Films and OVAs | Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie (1993) • Ninku: Tomb of Knives (1994) • Ninku: The Movie (1995) • Hunter × Hunter - Jump Super Anime Tour (1998) • Bleach: Memories of Nobody (2006) • Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion (2007) • Bleach: Fade to Black (2008) • Bleach: Hell Verse (2010) • Black Butler: Book of Murder (2014) • Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic (2017) • The Seven Deadly Sins the Movie: Prisoners of the Sky (2018) • Yu Yu Hakusho: Two Shot & All or Nothing (2018) | |
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| 1980s | The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1980–1981) • Miss Machiko (1981–1983) • Urusei Yatsura (1981–1984) • The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982–1983) • Mrs. Pepper Pot (1983–1984) • Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel (1983–1984) • Chikkun Takkun (1984) • Persia, the Magic Fairy (1984–1985) • Star Musketeer Bismarck / Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1984–1985 / 1987–1988) • Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985–1986) • Ninja Senshi Tobikage (1985–1986) • Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol (1986) • Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara Castle (1986–1987) • Ganbare, Kickers! (1986–1987) • Kimagure Orange Road (1987–1988) • Norakuro-kun (1987–1988) • Osomatsu-kun (1988–1989) • The Burning Wild Man (1988) • Magical Hat (1989–1990) | |
| 1990s | Heisei Genius Bakabon (1990) • Musashi, the Samurai Lord (1990–1991) • Tasuke, the Samurai Cop (1990–1991) • Chiisana Obake Acchi, Kocchi, Socchi (1991–1992) • Marude Dameo (1991–1992) • Yu Yu Hakusho (1992–1994) • Tottemo! Luckyman (1994–1995) • Ninku (1995–1996) • Fushigi Yûgi (1995–1996) • Midori no Makibaō (1996–1997) • First Human Gon (1996–1997) • Baby & Me (1996–1997) • Hyper Police (1997) • Clamp School Detectives (1997) • Flame of Recca (1997–1998) • Takoyaki Mantoman (1998–1999) • Fancy Lala (1998) • Neo Ranga (1998–1999) • Dokkiri Doctor (1998–1999) • Yoiko (1998–1999) • Microman, The Little Giant (1999) • Power Stone (1999) • I'm Gonna Be An Angel! (1999) • Great Teacher Onizuka (1999–2000) • Rerere no Tensai Bakabon (1999–2000) | |
| 2000s | OH! Super Milk Chan (2000) • Gensomaden Saiyuki (2000–2001) • Ceres, Celestial Legend (2000) • Ghost Stories (2000–2001) • Super Gals! Kotobuki Ran (2001–2002) • Kaze no Yojimbo (2001–2002) • Hikaru no Go (2001–2003) • Kogepan (2001) • Tokyo Underground (2002) • Tokyo Mew Mew (2002–2003) • The Twelve Kingdoms (2002–2003) • Naruto (2002–2007) • E's Otherwise (2003) • Detective School Q (2003–2004) • Saiyuki ReLoad (2003–2004) • Hikaru no Go: Journey to the North Star Cup (2004) • Saiyuki ReLoad GunLock (2004) • Midori Days (2004) • Bleach (2004–2012) • Emma – A Victorian Romance (2005) • Sugar Sugar Rune (2005–2006) • Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017) • Blue Dragon (2007–2008) • Blue Dragon: Trials of the Seven Shadows (2008–2009) • Hanasakeru Seishōnen (2009–2010) • Yumeiro Patissiere (2009–2010) | |
| 2010s | Yumeiro Patissiere SP Professional (2010) • Level E (2011) • Naruto: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012–2013) • Shirokuma Cafe (2012–2013) • Kingdom (2012–present) • Gaist Crusher (2013–2014) • Baby Steps (2014–2015) • The World Is Still Beautiful (2014) • Tokyo Ghoul (2014) • Yona of the Dawn (2014–2015) • Tokyo Ghoul √A (2015) • Mr. Osomatsu (2015–2021) • Divine Gate (2016) • Twin Star Exorcists (2016–2017) • Onigiri (2016) • Puzzle & Dragons X (2016–2018) • Tsukiuta. THE ANIMATION (2016) • Soul Buster (2016) • ĒlDLIVE (2017) • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017–present) • Convenience Store Boy Friends (2017) • Black Clover (2017–2021) • Dynamic Chord (2017) • Sanrio Boys (2018) • Tokyo Ghoul:re (2018) | |
| 2020s | Akudama Drive (2020) • Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (2022) | |
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