There is only one day left until the release of Love Live! The School Idol Movie and the hype counting down to the film’s premiere is now pretty much over. With the final countdown, lots of new images and videos has been released to further the anticipation of the movie.
The official website of the film has been counting down the weeks left until the premiere of Love Live! The School Idol Movie to drum up more anticipation for the film. Each week focuses on one of the idols where new images were released, which has a special wallpaper, a preview image of the character from the film, and their new costume were revealed each week. There was also a video message by each of the characters’ respective voice actresses.
Click on the wallpaper image for the full resolution- Nico Yazawa, voiced by Sora Tokui (Nero Yuzurizaki from Tantei Opera Milky Holmes)
- Hanayo Koizumi, who is voiced by Yurika Kubo (Hiyori Moritani in Kotoura-san)
- Nozomi Toujou, voiced by Aina Kusuda (Suuko from Million Doll)
- Maki Nishikino, who is voiced by Hori Eriko (First Major Role)
- Rin Hoshizora, who is voiced by Riho Iida (Kana Uehara from Re-Kan!)
- Umi Sonoda, voiced by Suzuko Mimori (Mimori Tougou from Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru)
- Kotori Minami, voiced by the lovely Aya Uchida (Arin Kannazuki from Trinity Seven)
- Eri Ayase, who is voiced by Yoshino Nanjo (Kokoro Akechi from Tantei Opera Milky Holmes)
- Honoka Kousaka, who is voiced by Emi Nitta (Rikka Morizono in Da Capo III)
For fans outside of Japan do not fret, starting from August the film will release in various countries in the Summer for a limited run. Here is the full list of countries that will show Love Live! The School Idol Movie:
- Taiwan
Handler: Top-Insight International Co., Ltd.
Cities: Taipei and other major cities
Start Date: Early August, 2015
- Hong Kong
Handler: Top-Insight International Co., Ltd.
Start Date: August 6, 2015
- Korea
Handler: ANIPLUS INC.
Cities: Seoul, Pusan, and other major cities
Start Date: Early August, 2015
- Thailand
Handler: Dream Express (DEX) Co., Ltd.
City: Bangkok
Date (Screening Event): Late August, 2015
- USA
Handler: NIS America, Inc.
Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Washington D.C., Dallas and other major cities
Start Date: September 12, 2015
- Australia
Handler: MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT PTY. LTD.
Cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and other major cities
Start Date (1 Weekend Screening): September, 2015 *Actual date TBD.
- New Zealand
Handler: MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT PTY. LTD.
Cities: Auckland, Wellington and other major cities
Start Date (1 Weekend Screening): September, 2015 *Actual date TBD.
- Malaysia, Philippines
Handler: ODEX PRIVATE LIMITED
Start Date: October 1, 2015
- Singapore
Handler: ODEX PRIVATE LIMITED
Start Date: October 8, 2015
*Premier screening event date TBD.
- Vietnam, Brunei
Handler: ODEX PRIVATE LIMITED
Start Date: Early October, 2015
- Indonesia
Handler: ODEX PRIVATE LIMITED
Start Date: October 21, 2015
Here is the latest trailer for Love Live! The School Idol Movie:
Love Live! School Idol Project is an original anime produced by Sunrise studios that aired in January 2013. The conception of the anime project started in 2010 by Dengeki G’s Magazine. The editors wanted the project to be heavily influenced by fans, such as the costumes, hairstyles and names. Throughout this process, a manga of the project simply called Love Live! began in early 2012 by Sakurako Kimino and Arumi Tokita. The next part in the project was the anime series, followed by this app and an OVA. The second season of Love Live! School Idol Project aired last year.
Here is a synopsis of the series from MAL:
Otonokizaka High School stands on the border of three cities: Akihabara—a pop culture mecca that’s evolving by the minute; Kanda—a conservative, cultured city where history and tradition reign supreme; and Jinbo—a quiet area reserved for a more mature, sophisticated population. Amidst this culture clash, the school now faces closure due to the enrollment of fewer and fewer students.
With the school planning to close within three years, nine female students come together with one thing in mind—form a pop idol group to revive the school’s popularity and keep it from shutting down. “In order to protect our beloved school, there’s only one thing we can do… become pop stars!”
Love Live! The School Idol Movie will be releasing in Japanese theatres tomorrow, June 13. The film will then be released internationally from August in countries including the Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong and the United States.
You can visit the anime’s website for more information: http://www.lovelive-anime.jp/
And follow their Twitter as well: @LoveLive_staff
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