Appeal and evaluation of the movie "Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess"

Appeal and evaluation of the movie "Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess"

The movie "Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess", which was released on August 11, 2012, is one of the Jewelpet series created by Sanrio and Sega Toys and is loved by many fans. The movie is set in Sweets Land, where the Jewelpets are active, and depicts the adventures and growth of the courageous Princess Myrna. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this movie, as well as related information in detail.

Story and Characters

The setting of the movie is Sweets Land, a land of sweets next to Jewel Land. Here, the houses and castles are made of sweets, and the Candy Tower is the symbol. The main character, Princess Myrna, is a courageous princess who is about to turn seven years old. She surprises those around her not only with her cuteness, but also with her courageous actions. At Princess Myrna's birthday party, a mysterious sweets pet named Paku-kun (Gumimin?) falls from the sky, and the story gets going.

Princess Myrna is surrounded by sweet pets such as Sakuran, Ecren, Macaronia, Melorina, Dona Dona, Honey, and Prinky. Each of them has their own unique personality and is important to support Princess Myrna. Duke Brulee and his attendant sweet pets, Chocolat and the four Macaron brothers, also add color to the story. Duke Brulee is a spoiled young master who plots revenge after being rejected by Princess Myrna, but his actions also add excitement to the story.

Production and staff

The film is directed by Hiroaki Sakurai and written by Ryuji Yamada. Character designs are by Tomoko Miyagawa and Hitomi Odajima, and art direction is by Sumiko Aihara and Masatoshi Muto. Color design is by Hiroko Otsuki, cinematography is by Shinichi Igarashi, CG director is Junya Sato, editor is Yumiko Nakaba, sound director is Yoshikazu Iwanami, and music is by Wataru Maeguchi. The animation producers are Hiromichi Mogaki and Koji Beppu, and animation is produced by Studio Comet.

The cast includes Mana Ashida as the main character, Princess Mana, Ayaka Saito as Ruby, Aya Hirano as Garnet, Nozomi Sasaki as Sapphie, Miyuki Sawashiro as Labra, Aki Toyosaki as Angela, MAKO as Chalot, KENN as Jasper, Ai Shimizu as Sango, Rina Hidaka as Sakuran, Chiwa Saito as Ecren, Miyu Matsuki as Macaronia, Asuka Ogame as Melorina, Saki Fujita as Dona Dona, Aina Matsufuji as Honey, Moe Mukai as Plinky, Marie Miyake as Chocolat, Hiroki Shimowada as Duke Brulee, and Yumiko Kobayashi as Gumimin.

Visuals and Music

The film's visuals beautifully depict the colorful world of Sweetsland. There are plenty of visually appealing elements, such as houses, castles, and candy towers made of candy. The characters' movements and expressions are also meticulously drawn, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

In terms of music, the theme song "Zutto Zutto Tomodachi" is sung by Mana Ashida, a heartwarming song that perfectly matches the theme of the movie. The music director is Katsuhiro Ko and the theme music producer is Yoko Murakami, who play an important role in livening up the atmosphere of the movie.

Evaluation and Impressions

The movie "Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess" has been highly praised not only by fans of the Jewelpet series, but also as an animated film for children. In particular, the story of Princess Myrna's courage and growth gives children dreams and hope. In addition, the beautiful world of Sweets Land and the unique portrayal of the characters are also highly praised as visually enjoyable elements.

This movie maximizes the appeal of the story and characters in a short 63 minutes. It is a movie that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, making it a perfect movie to watch with the family. It is also related to other works in the Jewelpet series, making it a good starting point for enjoying the whole series.

Related works and recommendations

"Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess" is part of the Jewelpet series and is linked to other works in the series, including "Jewelpet", "Jewelpet Twinkle☆", "Jewelpet Sunshine", "Jewelpet Kira☆Deco!" and "Jewelpet Happiness". These works also tell heartwarming stories of the adventures and growth of the Jewelpets, so be sure to check them out.

If you enjoyed this movie, we also recommend other animation works that Sanrio is involved in. For example, "Hello Kitty" and "My Melody" are enjoyable for both children and adults. In addition, other candy-themed animation works are also interesting. For example, "Sergeant Keroro" and the "Pretty Cure Series" are also full of visually enjoyable elements.

Conclusion

The movie "Jewelpet: Sweets Dance Princess" is a wonderful work that brings out the best of the Jewelpet series. There are many highlights, such as the story of Princess Myrna's courage and growth, the beautiful world of Sweetsland, and the portrayal of the unique characters. It is a movie that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, making it the perfect movie to watch with the whole family. Please watch this movie and enjoy the adventures and growth of the Jewelpets.