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Special BookletDespair becomes light.A Tokyo destruction plan and a single love. On this night, only one can be chosen.◆ A story of staying up late, radical and beautiful, depicting the "struggle of youth" of young people today as they resist vague worries, anxieties, and a boring future.◆ The first novel by emerging author F, "The Midnight Maiden War" (published by Kadokawa Bunko), which has garnered overwhelming support from teenagers and those in their 20s, has been completely adapted into a film by a talented cast and crew!◆ The role of the protagonist, a listless university student known as "I," is played by Ren Nagase of King & Prince, who won the Newcomer of the Year award at the 44th Japan Academy Film Prize for the film "Yowamushi Pedal" (20) and garnered significant attention for his appearance in the NHK serial TV novel "Okaeri Mone" (21).◆ Elaiza Ikeda, who has appeared in a string of hit films and showcases her multi-talented abilities as an artist under the name "ELAIZA," plays the "senpai" – a spirited and intelligent upperclassman whom "I" secretly admires. Tasuku Emoto, a recipient of numerous film awards including the Japan Academy Film Prize and the Mainichi Film Concours, plays the mysterious man known as "Kurofuku" (Black Suit), the mastermind behind the series of incidents, delivering a captivating and distinctive performance.◆ Ken Ninomiya, a rising talent who has helmed a series of hit films, serves as screenwriter, director, and editor. With his unique visual sense, he brings the original work's distinctive worldview to the screen with stylish visual beauty.◆ The theme song is "Happier Than Ever" by the globally popular Billie Eilish. Its heavy and emotional sound, filled with anger and disappointment, creates a new synergy with the film's worldview.◆ The deluxe editions of the Blu-ray and DVD include a visual commentary (featuring Ren Nagase (King & Prince), Elaiza Ikeda, Tasuku Emoto, and Director Ken Ninomiya)!Also includes making-of footage and stage greeting footage!
[Video Extras]Visual Commentary (Starring: Ren Nagase (King & Prince) + Elaiza Ikeda + Tasuku Emoto + Director Ken Ninomiya), Making-of, Event Footage Collection, Teaser Trailer, Trailer
[Included Extras]Special Booklet
[Story]April. "I," a university student, has moved to Tokyo and is living alone.No friends. No girlfriend. University lectures are terribly boring, and with nothing I want to do or be, I spend my days in a state of depression, always gazing at Tokyo Tower on my way home from my late-night part-time job.One day, my listless life is turned upside down by the appearance of the "senpai" – a spirited and intelligent upperclassman with a mysterious charm whom I met at the "Hide-and-Seek Club" – and the sudden appearance of a mysterious man known as "Kurofuku" (Black Suit).Led by "Kurofuku," who possesses charismatic charm and can instantly capture people's hearts, "I" begins to carry out small pranks. Furthermore, my relationship with the "senpai" grows closer, and my daily life unexpectedly begins to sparkle quietly.However, the words and actions of "Kurofuku" and his lonely comrades gradually become more extreme, and a grand "Tokyo Destruction Plan = The Midnight Maiden War," involving "I" and the "senpai," is secretly initiated.Meanwhile, the "senpai," in pursuit of the mastermind behind the series of incidents, begins to suspect "I" as well.The paths of "I" and the "senpai," and "I" and "Kurofuku," which should have been understood, gradually diverge, and the fates of the three begin to run in unexpected directions...
[Cast]Ren Nagase (King & Prince)Elaiza IkedaYushin Shinohara, Akinori Ando, Mayu YamaguchiMasaya Sano (Aぇ! group/Kansai Johnny's Jr.) Ryo / Makiko WatanabeTasuku Emoto
[Staff]Screenplay, Director, Editor: Ken NinomiyaOriginal Work: F "The Midnight Maiden War" (Published by Kadokawa Bunko)Music, Cinematography: Yusuke TsutsumiTheme Song: Billie Eilish "Happier Than Ever" (Universal International)2022 / Japan / Color / Main Feature 113 minutes / 16:9 Scope Size / Audio: ① Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1ch ② Audio Description for the Hearing Impaired / Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired (Japanese) / Single-Layer DiscDistributor: KADOKAWA CORPORATION / J Storm Inc.Sales Agent: KADOKAWA CORPORATION©2022 "The Midnight Maiden War" Production Committee