TV Standard: NTSC
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio(s): 16:9
Layers: single-sided/dual-layered
Original Release Year: 2020

Credits:

NAKAGAWA TAISHI,KIYOHARA KAYA,Yuka Miyamoto,Kazuyuki Okitsu,Lynn,KAWANISHI KENGO,Yuuya Uchida,Jin Urayama,MITORIZU,Masaki Terasoma,Haruko Iizuka,TAMURA KOTARO,KUWAMURA SAYAKA

Description:

Tenderness, tears, longing, and everything else. The long-awaited Blu-ray & DVD release of the animated feature film version of the golden classic of adolescent romance novels! The masterpiece that has been moving and critically acclaimed throughout Japan, the animated film "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish" has finally been released on Blu-ray and DVD! Based on the famous novel by Akutagawa Prize-winning author Seiko Tanabe, "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish" was made into a live-action movie starring Satoshi Tsumabuki and Chizuru Ikewaki in 2003.In a fresh and straightforward pure love, two men and a woman move forward in getting to know each other and themselves, and are beautifully portrayed with the richness of expression that only animation can provide! The realistic and imaginative story of the sparkle of everyday life, the excitement of love, and the sparkle of life overflows, capturing the hearts of audiences all over Japan and winning high praise across the board in reviews on various movie websites when the film was released! It also won the Best Animated Film Award at the 44th Japan Academy Awards! It was also selected as a Special Screening Film at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival, the Closing Film at the 25th Pusan International Film Festival, the Feature Film Competition and Opening Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2021, and was entered in the Panorama Competition at the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival. The film was also selected for the Panorama section of the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival. The film was also selected for the Panorama section of the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival. This moving and much-talked-about film, which has received worldwide acclaim, will finally be released on Blu-ray and DVD! The powerful staff and the gorgeous cast are joined by new members to bring the excitement and tears to theatrical quality! Directed by Tamura Kotaro, assistant director of "Wolf Children" and director of the "Noragami" series.The script is written by Sayaka Kuwamura, who has worked on numerous movies and TV dramas, and character design and chief animation director is Haruko Iizuka of "Whale Children Sing on the Sand" fame. The animation is produced by BONES, a very talented studio that has produced many popular works! The theme song will be sung by Eve, a creator whose music videos have been viewed approximately 600 million times and who captures the pain and joy of everyday life with unadorned words and sophisticated melodies. The cast includes Daishi Nakagawa, a popular and talented young actor, as Tsuneo. The role of José is played by Kaya Kiyohara, who has been remarkably active in her career. Both are the first voice actors to star in a feature-length animation in Japan. In addition to the talented voice actors Yume Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Lynn, and Chiemi Matsudera, Shintaro Moriyama and Lily from the popular comedy duo "Mimirizu" will join the cast! The best staff & cast will masterfully portray a new José, full of life-sized charm that sticks in your mind and romance that makes your heart soar! ★The excitement goes deeper and deeper! The limited edition Blu-ray is packed with fan-favorite extras!The Blu-ray limited edition comes with two beautifully illustrated extras: a box featuring the original character design by Nao Emoto, and a digipak featuring the original character design by Haruko Iizuka! In addition, a special booklet with additional elements from the re-recorded theater pamphlet and the full version of the picture book "Ningyo to Kagayaki no Tsubasa" drawn by José in the movie are included in booklet size! The video extras include a special interview with director Kotaro Tamura, who talks about the film's charms and production secrets, non-credit ED, a collection of PVs and commercials including a special trailer, a trailer, and a special long PV before the film's release, as well as an unreleased special pilot video! The film is packed with luxurious extras that will deepen and clarify the excitement in the theater!