| Hula Fulla Dance | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Japanese | フラ・フラダンス |
| Hepburn | Fura Fura Dansu |
| Directed by |
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| Written by | Reiko Yoshida |
| Edited by | Kumiko Sakamoto |
| Music by | Michiru Ōshima |
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| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Hula Fulla Dance (Japanese: フラ・フラダンス, Hepburn: Fura Fura Dansu) is a Japanese anime film produced by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Seiji Mizushima and Shinya Watada. It premiered in Japanese theaters in December 2021.
Plot[]
The story follows Hiwa Natsunagi, a high school girl who, inspired by her late older sister Mari, takes up a job as a hula dancer at Spa Resort Hawaiians. Hiwa and the other four new members of the team fail their first dance miserably due to their inability to synchronize and are labelled as “the most lamentable newcomers ever.” Even so, the girls find their bonds strengthening as they experience love, dieting, and hula dancing together, as well as sharing both good and bad experiences[1].
Cast[]
| Character | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Hiwa Natsunagi | Haruka Fukuhara[2] |
| Ryōta Suzukake | Dean Fujioka[3] |
| Kazuto Taira | Yuki Yamada[3] |
| Kanna Kamakura | Karen Miyama[4] |
| Ranko Takigawa | Miu Tomita[4] |
| Ohana Ka'aihue | Kaori Maeda[4] |
| Shion Shirasawa | Emiri Suyama[4] |
| Mari | Saori Hayami[5] |
Production and release[]
The film was first revealed in November 2020 as part of the "Zutto Ōen Project 2011 + 10...", which is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. It will be produced by Bandai Namco Pictures, directed by Seiji Mizushima (chief director) and Shinya Watada, and written by Reiko Yoshida. Character designs are provided by Hiroko Yaguchi, while Michiru Ōshima is composing the film's music. The film was originally scheduled to premiere in Japan in early Q3 2021.[2] However, the film's release was delayed to December 3, 2021.[4] It was exhibited in the Japanese Animation section at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival, which was held from October 30 to November 8, 2021, and was pre-screened on November 6.[6]
Manga adaptation[]
A manga adaptation, written and illustrated by Mine Shito, was serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive from January 27 to October 27, 2021. It was compiled in two tankōbon volumes, which were both released on November 22 of the same year.[7][8]
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ New Trailer, Visual for Hula Fulla Dance Movie Released
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Antonio Pineda, Rafael (November 4, 2020). "Aniplex Reveals Hula Fulla Dance Original Anime for Summer 2021". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Antonio Pineda, Rafael (January 27, 2021). "Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance Casts Dean Fujioka, Yuki Yamada (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Antonio Pineda, Rafael (June 21, 2021). "Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance's Teaser Unveils 4 Cast Members, New December 3 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (September 8, 2021). "Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 福原遥主演『フラ・フラダンス』第34回東京国際映画祭【ジャパニーズ・アニメーション】部門で上映決定,SCREEN ONLINE,2021年9月28日
- ↑ "「リゼロ」ミネルヴァのラバーストラップがアライブ付録に、新連載も4本始動". Comic Natalie . Natasha, Inc. January 27, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (October 30, 2021). "Original Anime Film Hula Fulla Dance's Manga Adaptation Ends". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
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External links[]
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Hula Fulla Dance (film) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
| Hula Fulla Dance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Characters | Hiwa Natsunagi | |
| Related | Spa Resort Hawaiians | |
| Bandai Namco Pictures | ||
|---|---|---|
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| OVA/ONAs | Milpom! (2015–2017) • Gin Tama (2015) • Dream Festival! (2016) • Gintama°: Love Incense Arc (2016) • Dream Festival! R (2017) • Fight League: Gear Gadget Generators (2019) •Battle Spirits: Kakumei no Galette (2020) | |
| Films | Aikatsu! Music Awards - The Show Where Everyone Gets an Award! (2015) • Kaiketsu Zorori: Uchū no Yūsha-tachi (2015) • Aikatsu! The Targeted Magical Aikatsu Card (2016) • Aikatsu Stars!: The Movie (2016) • Eiga Kaiketsu Zorori ZZ no Himitsu (2017) • Gintama The Final (2021) • Hula Fulla Dance (2021) | |
| Related | Sunrise • Bandai Namco Holdings | |
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