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There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning.
A quote from Studio Ghibliβs latest film βTHE BOY AND THE HERONβ which is said to be Hayao Miyazakiβs last feature film. The film had a mysterious release in theaters in Japan on July 14, 2023, without any promotion, trailer, images, casting detail, or anything in general except for one poster which you can see below. Toho only announced it on December 13, 2022. It surpassed Miyazakiβs other great works Spirited Away and The Wind Rises in its opening first four days. Just a few hours ago, GKIDS Films released the first-ever trailer of the film following a teaser from a few days ago. Miyazakiβs unknown film is finally getting released worldwide in theaters.
About THE BOY AND THE HERON
If you already have seen Studio Ghibliβs other works then you know the quality of the story. Itβs best to go in blind and experience the mythical world from Miyazakiβs mind. THE BOY AND THE HERON is no different. Youβll be crying in tears before you know it. The story is about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship. Itβs inspired by Miyazakiβs own childhood life and the Japanese title is a reference to the 1937 novel of the same name, Kimitachi wa DΕ Ikiru ka by GenzaburΕ Yoshino which gets a cameo in the film. Itβs sort of an autobiography but with its mystical twist.
Joe Hisaishi, Miyazakiβs long-time associate, composed the film score, and there are a total of 37 tracks. Kenshi Yonezu, who is known for the songs βLemonβ and Chainsaw Manβs OP βKICK BACKβ, performed the filmβs official-theme-song-by-kenshi-yonezu-released/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow” data-penci-link=”external”>theme song titled βSpinning Globe.
Voice Cast of THE BOY AND THE HERON
- Soma Santoki as Mahito Maki
- Masaki Suda as The Grey Heron
- Aimyon as Himi
- Yoshino Kimura as Natsuko
- ShΕhei Hino as the Great-Uncle
- Ko Shibasaki as Kiriko
- Takuya Kimura as Shoichi Maki, Mahitoβs father
- Jun Kunimura as The Parakeet King
- Kaoru Kobayashi as Dying Pelican
- Keiko Takeshita as Maid #1
- Jun Fubuki as Maid #2
- Sawako Agawa as Maid #3
- Karen Takizawa as Maid #4
- Shinobu Otake as Maid #5
Release
On September 7, the film will be premiered internationally at Toronto International Film Festival 2023. The European premiere will be on September 22 at the 71st San Sebastian Festival in Spain and the US one will be from September 29 to October 15 at the 61st New York Film Festival. The details of the home release and streaming platforms of the film are yet to be confirmed.
Conclusion
This is honestly a surprise for many as Hayano Miyazaki despite saying heβll retire, gave us one more of his masterpiece. And the fact that the film received so much praise without needing any promotion is jarring these days. I guess you donβt need to over-sweeten your words to sell something if itβs that good. Iβll be waiting for its home release since theatrical isnβt accessible for me. Check out more latest anime/manga news and updates here. I wish you all the best.
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