Glass Mask: A 2-minute guide to its appeal and value

Glass Mask - The appeal and evaluation of the movie version

Overview

The film "Glass Mask The Movie: A Female Spy's Love! The Purple Rose Has a Dangerous Scent!?", which was released on June 22, 2013, is based on the manga by Suzue Miuchi. The film was shown in theaters and distributed by Pony Canyon. Directed by Azuma Tani and produced by DLE, the film is short, about two minutes long, but is packed with a dense story and fascinating characters.

■ Story

The movie "Glass Mask THE MOVIE: A Female Spy's Love! The Dangerous Scent of Purple Roses!?" depicts the love and thrills of a female spy. The protagonist, Kitajima Maya (code name "The Nature"), is drawn into the dangerous scent of love while confronting her enemy boss, Thierry Al Tensen. Her friends and rivals, Himekawa Ayumi (code name "The Beauty") and Tsukikage Chigusa (code name "The Moon"), also play important roles and add excitement to the story.

■ Characters

The appeal of this film lies in its unique characters. Kumiko Nakane, who plays Kitajima Maya, perfectly expresses her strength and sensitivity. Haruka Shiraishi, who plays Himekawa Ayumi, also charmingly plays a character who combines beauty and intelligence. Kumiko Nakane's performance of Tsukikage Chigusa also highlights her versatility. Toshihiko Takamizawa (THE ALFEE), who plays the antagonist Thierry Al Tensen, captivates the audience with his character who is both ruthless and charming.

■Production Background

The film is based on the original manga "Glass Mask" by Suzue Miuchi, but the film version adds original story and characters. Director Azuma Tani succeeded in depicting the story from a new perspective while respecting the worldview of the original. The production team at DLE also succeeded in drawing out the maximum expressiveness in a short time, and the visual beauty is also one of the attractions of the film.

■Evaluation

This movie has been highly praised by many fans for its short but dense storyline and appealing characters. In particular, fans of the original work have praised it for respecting the worldview of the original work while adding a new interpretation. The acting of the characters and the visual aspects have also been highly praised, with the acting of Kumiko Nakane and Haruka Shiraishi in particular receiving rave reviews.

■ Related works

This film is a sequel to "Glass Mask" (April 2013) and "Glass Mask Z" (April 2013). These works are also based on the original novel by Suzue Miuchi and are produced by DLE, just like the film version. Fans can gain a deeper understanding of the world of "Glass Mask" by enjoying these works together.

■Recommendation

"Glass Mask THE MOVIE: A Female Spy's Love! Purple Roses Have a Dangerous Scent!?" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who are experiencing this work for the first time. Although it is a short film, it is packed with a dense story and attractive characters, and has the power to draw the audience in. It also has excellent visuals, making it a highly polished film. Be sure to experience this work at the theater.

■Detailed information

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

June 22, 2013 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Pony Canyon

■Frequencies

2 minutes

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Suzue Miuchi

■ Director

Valley East

■ Production

DLE

■Works

© Suzue Miuchi / Hakusensha 2013 © 2013 "Glass Mask" Production Committee