Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva: The Charm of Puzzle Solving and the Adventure of Seeking Eternal Life■ Public Mediatheater ■ Original Mediagame ■ Release dateDecember 19, 2009 - January 1, 0000 ■Distribution companyToho ■ Eirin Number118566 ■Frequencies99 min ■ Number of EpisodesEpisode 1 ■Original StoryLevel-5 ■ DirectorMasakazu Hashimoto ■ Production Animation production: PAWORKS, OLM Team Kamei ■Works©LEVEL-5/Team Layton 2009 ■ Story Whoever solves this riddle will be granted eternal life. ■Explanation The world's No. 1 adventure game series, "Professor Layton," is finally being made into an animated film! ■Cast・Eljar Layton/Yo Oizumi・Luke/Maki Horikita・Jenice Quatreine/Nana Mizuki・Jean Descole/Atsuo Watanabe・Remi Altawa/Saki Aibu・Richman/Tetsuro Degawa・Annie/LiLiCo ■ Main staff・Original work/LEVEL-5 ■ Related works・Layton Mystery Detective Agency: Katri's Mystery Files ■ Theme songs and music・TM1 The appeal and evaluation of "Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva""Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva" is a theatrical animation based on the popular adventure game series "Professor Layton" by Level-5. It was released on December 19, 2009 and was loved by many fans. This work maximizes the appeal of the game series while adding new stories and characters to provide entertainment that can only be found in a movie. The appeal of the storyThe story revolves around a quest for eternal life. Together with Professor Layton, his assistant Luke and a new character, Remi, they head to the Crown Petone Theatre to solve the mysterious case of the mysterious opera singer Genis, who appears as a seven-year-old girl. There, they face a new opera based on the legend of the ancient kingdom of Ambrosia and a puzzle-solving game to obtain eternal life. The game is a life-threatening one, and the audience is also a part of it. The story skillfully blends the mystery solving and drama that are characteristic of the game series. Various elements such as the bond between Professor Layton and Luke, the mystery of Genis, and the confrontation with a new enemy called Descole are intertwined, creating a story that draws the audience in. In addition, the legend of the ancient kingdom of Ambrosia and the setting of an opera give the story depth and grandeur. Character AppealProfessor Layton and the Eternal Diva features many new characters as well as characters from the game series. In particular, the work is enriched by a cast of gorgeous voice actors, including Nana Mizuki as Janice Quatreine, Atsuro Watanabe as Jean Descole, and Saki Aibu as Remi Altawas. Yo Oizumi, who plays Eljar Layton, plays the character in the same calm tone as in the game, while Maki Horikita, who plays Luke, expresses the purity and courage of a boy. Nana Mizuki, who plays Genis, leaves a strong impression on the audience with her beautiful singing voice as a diva and the cuteness of a seven-year-old girl. Atsuro Watabe, who plays Descole, plays a cold-hearted enemy, clearly contrasting him with Professor Layton. The appeal of video and musicPAWORKS and OLM Team Kamei, the animation team, faithfully reproduced the visuals of the game series while achieving the dynamic visual expression that only a movie can provide. In particular, the opera scene beautifully depicts the splendor and tension of the stage. In addition, visual clues are cleverly placed in the mystery-solving scenes, providing the audience with the fun of solving the mystery together. The music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of the work. The music by Tomohito Nishiura continues the atmosphere of the game series while emphasizing the drama of the film. In particular, the theme song "Eternal Diva" is a beautiful song that symbolizes the character of Genis and the theme of the story, and Nana Mizuki's singing voice gives the work a deep emotional impact. Ratings and Recommendations"Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the game series, but also by those who are experiencing the world of Professor Layton for the first time. The fun of solving mysteries, the charm of the characters, and the epic story have the power to draw the audience in. In addition, the gorgeous voice actors, beautiful visuals, and music also enhance the appeal of the work. This movie is perfect for enjoying with family and friends. It is especially recommended for people who like solving mysteries and fans of adventure games. Also, by watching it at the cinema, you can experience the power of the screen and the sound, and enjoy the movie more deeply. Furthermore, you can enjoy rediscovering the small mysteries and expressions of the characters that you missed by watching it over and over again on DVD or Blu-ray. Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva is a heartwarming and entertaining story that depicts the charm of solving mysteries and the adventure of seeking eternal life. Experience this wonderful story at the theater or in the comfort of your own home. |
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