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Welcome to the Space Show: A story of space adventure and friendship

"Welcome to the Space Show" is an animated feature film produced by A-1 Pictures and released on June 26, 2010. It is directed by Koji Masunari, based on the original story by Besame Mucho, and written by Hideyuki Kurata. The film is set in Murakawa Village, a small village surrounded by beautiful nature, and depicts an epic adventure that begins with the children's encounter with the alien Pochi.

story

During the summer vacation in Murakawa Village, Natsuki, Shu, Koji, Michiko, and Kiyoshi, who are gathered for the usual children's camp, go to search for Pyonkichi, a rabbit that went missing in the mountain behind their house. However, what they find there is a mysterious huge mystery circle and an injured dog. Natsuki and her friends decide to take the dog home and treat it, but the dog is actually Pochi, an alien from the planet Planet One.

To show his gratitude, Pochi promises to grant Natsuki and her friends' wish. Natsuki and her friends ask to be taken to a place where everyone can have fun instead of a school trip. Pochi takes the group to the lunar city "Great Beginners," where they enjoy watching the popular program "Space Show" and touring tourist spots. However, various trials await them in the midst of all the fun.

character

The protagonist of this work is Koyama Natsuki. She is a fifth-grader at Murakawa Village Elementary School, a lively girl who dreams of becoming a hero. Although she can be a bit of a scatterbrain, she has a kind heart and cares for the people around her. Suzuki Shu, Natsuki's cousin, is a second-grader but a reliable and caring girl. Although she has a kind and straightforward personality, she also has a strong competitive spirit and hates being treated like a child.

Harada Koji is a third-grader and an inquisitive bookworm. He loves mysterious things like UFOs and aliens, and when he discovered a crop circle in the mountain behind his school, it was Natsuki and the others who met Pochi. Nishimura Rinko is a fourth-grader and a modern girl who loves fashion. She never lets her cell phone go and has a slightly precocious personality, but she's actually a coward. Sato Kiyoshi is a sixth-grader and a serious, responsible boy who is a leader. He's kind and caring, and always thinks about others, but he tends to hold back his own opinions and will.

The alien at the center of the story, Pochi Rickman, is from Planet One in the Animal Star System. While visiting Earth to study "Zugaan," he was injured in a fight with poachers and was found near death by Natsuki and the others, who managed to save his life.

Production background and staff

Welcome to the Space Show was produced by A-1 Pictures and distributed by Aniplex. Director Koji Masunari took on the new challenge of theatrical animation, and by depicting the adventures and growth of children, he provided audiences with excitement and emotion. Screenwriter Hideyuki Kurata depicted an adventure into space from the perspective of children, and developed the story around themes of friendship and dreams.

Character design and animation supervision was by Ishihama Masashi, scenic design by Takeuchi Shiho, and mechanical animation supervision by Watanabe Koji. Production design was done by okama, Jinguji Noriyuki, Takeuchi Shiho, and Watanabe Koji, with secondary character design by Yabuno Koji and Morisaki Sada. The director was Hata Hiroyuki, color design by Utagawa Ritsuko, art direction by Ogura Kazuo, CG director Nasu Shinji, cinematography by Ozaki Takaharu, editing by Goto Masahiro, music by Ike Yoshihiro, and sound direction by Kikuta Hiromi.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are Tomoyo Kurosawa as Natsuki Koyama, Ayaka Ikitsuki as Shu Suzuki, Takuto Yoshinaga as Koji Harada, Tamaki Matsumoto as Rinko Nishimura, Shotaro Uzawa as Kiyoshi Sato, and Keiji Fujiwara as Pochi Rickman. Many other talented voice actors also participated, including Ryusei Nakao, Rei Igarashi, Masaya Onosaka, Masanori Takeda, Mitsuru Miyamoto, Mayu Iino, Hisao Egawa, Kazuaki Ito, Noriko Hidaka, Banjo Ginga, Nobuo Tobita, Shinichiro Miki, Hiromi Hirata, Rokuro Naya, Tomofumi Taki, Ayumi Tsunematsu, Kazuhisa Juku, Ryoi Hayashi, Toshimitsu Oda, Satsuki Yukino, Miki Ito, Chiwa Saito, MAKO, Yasumichi Kushida, Shoko Kikuchi, Taira Kikumoto, Noriyoshi Katsunuma, Daichi Endo, and Takuma.

music

The film's music is by Yoshihiro Ike, and the theme song "Who I Was Born To Be" is sung by Susan Boyle. The song was written and composed by Audra Mae, Johan Fransson, Tobias Lundgren, and Tim Larsson, and sings about the story's themes of "dreams" and "self-realization." In addition, various songs are used throughout the film to liven up the story.

Recognition and Awards

"Welcome to the Space Show" was highly praised as a story of space adventure and friendship told from the perspective of children. In particular, the beautiful visuals and moving storyline left a strong impression on audiences, winning many fans. The film itself also won numerous awards, in recognition of director Koji Masunari's new talent.

Related works and media development

To coincide with the release of this film, special programs were broadcast just before the film's release, including "Welcome to the Space Show"! Uncut Special! and the Making of "Welcome to the Space Show"! These programs introduced the appeal of the film and the behind-the-scenes production, playing a role in raising the audience's expectations. An official website and trailers were also produced, and information about the film was widely disseminated.

Recommendations and reviews

"Welcome to the Space Show" is a production that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. The story, which is based on the themes of friendship and dreams, is set against the backdrop of beautiful nature and the grand scale of space, and will inspire and encourage viewers. In particular, the children's growth and adventures will evoke empathy in the audience and warm their hearts. Also, do not miss the high-quality production by the stellar cast and staff.

This film is perfect for watching with family and friends. This space adventure told from the perspective of children will give audiences a new perspective and a moving story that will remind them of the importance of dreams and friendship. Be sure to experience this moving story at the theater.