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The appeal and reviews of "Dayan, Tama and the Flying Cat: A Tale of Three Cats"

"Dayan, Tama and the Flying Cat: A Tale of Three Cats" is an anthology film released on May 10, 2019, which brings together three different cat stories into one. The film is based on a picture book and was shown in theaters. It was distributed by Aeon Entertainment and consists of one episode with a total length of 83 minutes. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and reviews of this film.

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Picture books

■ Release date

May 10, 2019 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

AEON Entertainment

■Frequencies

83 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Akiko Ikeda (Dayan and Zidane), Sony Creative Products (Tama and the Mysterious Stone Statue), Kenta Igarashi ((original concept) Traveling Flying Cat), MMDGP ((original concept) Traveling Flying Cat)

■ Director

Hazumu Sakuda (Dayan and Zidane), Jun Kanzaki (Tama and the Mysterious Stone Statue), Kenta Igarashi ((original story) Traveling Flying Cat)

■ Production

・Animation Production: Kachidoki Studio

■Works

©Akiko Ikeda/Fushigi Dayan ©Sony Creative Products Inc./Tama &Friends Project ©Kenta Igarashi

■Explanation

The three works "Dayan the Cat", "Do you know my Tama?" and "Flying Cat" will be made into an anthology film. From "Dayan the Cat", the full-length novel "Dayan and Zidane" will be screened.

■Cast

・Dayan/Shimamoto Sumi ・Zidane/Hirayama Emi ・Three Witches/Niko Ivan/Oda Toshimitsu ・Loke/Nitta Emi ・Mercy/Furihata Ai

■ Main staff

・Original work: Akiko Ikeda ・Animation production: Kachidoki Studio ・Director: Hazumu Sakuda ・Scriptwriter: Aki Mizuki ・Sound director: Satoshi Kashimura ・Production: Wachifield Licensing, Asmik Ace, MMDGP, Soundhopper

The appeal of film

"Dayan, Tama and the Flying Cat: The Tale of Three Cats" is an omnibus film that brings together three different stories themed around cats. Each story has its own unique worldview and charm, evoking a variety of emotions in the audience.

"Dayan the Cat"

"Dayan the Cat" is based on Akiko Ikeda's picture book, a full-length novel "Dayan and Zidane," and has been adapted into a film. Dayan is a cat with magical powers, and the story depicts him growing up through adventures. Sumi Shimamoto voices Dayan, and her warm voice adds depth to the story. Director Hazumu Sakuta beautifully depicts a world where fantasy and reality intersect.

"Do you know my Tama?"

"Have you seen my Tama?" is based on a picture book by Sony Creative Products, and tells the story of a cat named Tama who encounters a mysterious stone statue. Directed by Jun Kanzaki, the film depicts Tama's adventures and friendships in a moving way. The voice actor who voices Tama also gives a fantastic performance, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

"Flying Cat"

"Flying Cat" is based on an original story by Kenta Igarashi and tells the story of a traveling cat. Directed by Kenta Igarashi himself, the film depicts the world from the cat's point of view in a realistic way. It conveys the cat's free spirit and sense of adventure, offering a new perspective to the audience.

Evaluation and Impressions

This film will be enjoyed not only by cat lovers, but also by those who love fantasy and adventure. Each of the three stories has its own unique appeal, evoking a variety of emotions in the audience. In particular, Dayan's coming-of-age story, Tama's friendship story, and the flying cat's adventure story will touch a wide audience, from children to adults.

The animation quality is also high, and the technical capabilities of Kachidoki Studio shine through. The colorful images and precise movements enhance the worldview of the story. In addition, under the direction of sound director Satoshi Kashimura, the music and sound effects also add depth to the story.

The cast is also impressive, including veteran voice actors such as Sumi Shimamoto and Emi Hirayama. Their acting skills bring the characters to life and leave a strong impression on the audience. The storytelling by the screenwriter, Aki Mizuki, is also superb, drawing the audience into the world of the story.

Recommendations and Related Information

"Dayan, Tama and the Flying Cat: A Tale of Three Cats" is highly recommended for cat lovers and fantasy fans. It's also a great movie to watch with your kids, as it's a family-friendly film.

For related information, please check out the original picture book and other related works. The "Dayan the Cat" series and the "Do You Know My Tama?" picture book provide detailed information about the background of the story and the characters. Many of Kenta Igarashi's other works are also written from the perspective of cats, so if you are interested, please read them.

Additionally, other works by Kachidoki Studio, the studio behind this film, are also worth checking out, as they offer high quality animation and work across a variety of genres, especially for fans of fantasy and adventure themes.

Lastly, the soundtrack of this movie is also excellent, so I would recommend it to anyone who likes music. Satoshi Kashimura's technical skills as a sound director shine through, and the world of the story is felt even more deeply.

Above, we have explained in detail the appeal and reviews of "Dayan, Tama and the Flying Cat: A Tale of Three Cats." This movie is a work that allows you to fully enjoy the charm and adventure of cats. Please watch it at the theater and experience the excitement.