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Japan’s renowned national animation "Chibi Maruko-chan" returns to the big screen after 23 years with "Chibi Maruko-chan: The Movie – The Boy from Italy." The storyline will be fully upgraded, with the setting not only moving away from Maruko’s hometown of Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, but also marking the first time Maruko and her classmates travel to Osaka and Kyoto. This installment also introduces six original characters from abroad who come to Japan for a homestay experience, adding more fun and excitement to the film.
"Chibi Maruko-chan: The Movie – The Boy from Italy" returns to the big screen after 23 years. (Image provided / Saizen International Multimedia)
Among them, the passionate Brazilian girl "Julia" is voiced by "Japan’s Beyoncé," Naomi Watanabe. Julia, who loves singing and dancing, will have many hilarious contrasting interactions with the famously deadpan "Gon-Gon" Noguchi in the film. As for the Italian boy "Andrea," the sunny and warm-hearted actor "Liu Yihao" has been invited to serve as the Chinese voice guest star. Additionally, on August 2nd, there will be a "Fan Meet-and-Greet Preview Event" where fans can interact up close with guest star Liu Yihao and the Chibi Maruko-chan character. Liu Yihao will also share his voice acting journey with the audience.
Naomi Watanabe portrays the passionate Brazilian girl. (Image provided / Saizen International Multimedia)
Voice guest Liu Yihao will interact with the audience at the fan preview event. (Image source / Saizen Asia Film World)
The film’s plot follows six young international students from five countries around the world who, on the suggestion of Hanawa, come to Japan for a homestay experience, causing a stir in Maruko’s class. The Italian boy Andrea chooses to stay with Maruko’s family. Though Maruko is puzzled by Andrea’s enthusiastic advances, she comes to understand his hidden feelings after learning why he came to Japan. Together, they attend a summer festival and make wishes to see each other again. But happy times are always short-lived, and the moment of parting finally arrives…
Poster for "Chibi Maruko-chan: The Movie – The Boy from Italy." (Image source / Saizen Asia Film World)
[Info]
Chibi Maruko-chan: The Movie – The Boy from Italy
Type: Animation
Duration: 94 minutes
Director: Takagi Jun
Cast: Tarako, Yūsaku Yara, Teiyū Ichiryūsai, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Yūko Mizutani
Distributor: Saizen International Multimedia
Release Date: 2016-08-05
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