A thorough analysis of the appeal and emotion of the movie "Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE Kingdom"!

"Uta no Prince-sama: Maji LOVE Kingdom" Review and Recommendation

Overview

Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE Kingdom is an animated feature film that was released on June 14, 2019. The film is based on the popular game series Uta no Prince-sama, developed by Broccoli and written by Noriyasu Agematsu. Produced by A-1 Pictures and distributed by Shochiku, the 84-minute long film depicts a spectacular live performance featuring three idol groups: ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS.

■ Story

The idols' heart-throbbing singing voices and dynamic dancing. Their dazzling smiles, overflowing with pride and joy as they stand on stage. The dazzling stage direction and fearless camerawork elevate their performance into entertainment. The miraculous live performance of ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS is about to begin.

■Explanation

The TV anime series "Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE" was based on the popular video game released in 2010 and aired four seasons from 2011 to 2016. The idols who appear have fostered love and dreams with countless fans and shared their emotions with them. This movie version is the culmination of the series and focuses on the long-awaited live performance scenes. The director is Furuta Takeshi, the general director is Nagaoka Chika, and the character design is by Fujioka Maki. The music is by Elements Garden, and the work is a collaboration between a luxurious cast and staff.

■Cast

・Otoya Ittoki/Takuma Terashima/Masato Hijirikawa/Kenichi Suzumura/Natsuki Shinomiya/Kisho Taniyama/Tokiya Ichinose/Mamoru Miyano/Ren Jinguji/Junichi Suwabe/Sho Kurusu/Hiro Shimono/Cecil Aijima/Kosuke Toriumi/Reiji Suou/Shoutaro Morikubo/Ranmaru Kurosaki/Tatsuhisa Suzuki/Ai Mikaze/Shouta Aoi/Camus/Tomoaki Maeno/Eiichi Ohtori/Hikaru Midorikawa/Kira Sumeragi/Daisuke Ono/Nagi Mikaze/Tonaga Tsubasa/Eiji Ohtori/Yuma Uchida/Van Kiryuin/Hidenori Takahashi/Yamato Hinata/Ryohei Kimura/Shion Amakusa/Daiki Yamashita

■ Main staff

Original work: Noriyasu Agematsu, Broccoli General Director: Takeshi Furuta Director: Chika Nagaoka
CG Director: Hiroshi Nakajima Original Character Design: Chinatsu Kurahana Character Design and Chief Animation Director: Maki Fujioka Character Modeling Supervisor: Katsuyoshi Miyajima Music: Elements Garden
Production: A-1 Pictures
Distribution: Shochiku Productions / Uta☆Pri Movie Production Committee

■ Main Characters

・ST☆RISH
・Ittoki Otoya A popular guy who always has a smile on his face, his member color is red. ・Hijirikawa Masato A serious personality in everything he does. His member color is blue. Shinomiya Natsuki A gentle and well-mannered young man. His member color is yellow. Ichinose Tokiya A cool and theoretical personality. His member color is purple. Jinguji Ren A free-spirited, cheerful and friendly feminist. His member color is orange. Kurusu Shou A strong-willed and confident personality. His member color is pink. Aijima Cecil The first prince of a country called Agna Palace in an oasis in the desert. His member color is yellow-green.

・QUARTET NIGHT
・Surenji: He has a rough personality, but works hard at his job. Member color is green. ・Ranmaru Kurosaki: He distrusts people, but is kind and passionate at heart. Member color is wine red. ・Ai Mikaze: He is a beautiful young man with a mysterious aura, but he is actually a song robot and not human. Member color is lavender. Camus: A count from the northern foreign country Silk Palace, with an arrogant personality. Member color is light blue.

・HE★VENS
・Otori Eiichi A leader who has absolute confidence and pride in his own group. Member color is red - Sumeragi Kira He is extremely quiet, but when he does speak, his remarks are to the point. Member color is blue - Mikasa Nagi He has a genius mind and prides himself on being "the cutest idol in the universe". Member color is yellow - Otori Eiji He is Eiichi's younger brother, and in contrast to his older brother Eiichi, he has a modest and gentle personality. Member color is purple - Kiryuin Van He speaks in Kansai dialect. He does not hide his affection for the person he is in love with. Member color is orange - Hinata Yamato He can be quick to fight, but he also shows a caring side for his friends. Member color is pink - Amakusa Shion His speech and demeanor are mysterious. He has a very strong love for the group. Member color is yellow-green

■ Related works

anime
2011 1st season "Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE 1000%"
2013 2nd season "Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE 2000%"
2015 3rd season "Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE Revolutions"
2016 4th season "Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE Legend Star"

■ Theme songs and music

・Theme song ・Encore ・Sung by: Mamoru Miyano ・Lyrics by: Mamoru Miyano, Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
・Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
・Arrangement: Jin Fujima (Elements Garden)

・Insert song 1
・Fantastic Prelude (Live Size)
・Song: ST☆RISH
・Insert song 2
・THE WORLD IS MINE(Live Size)
・Song: QUARTET NIGHT
・Insert song 3
・GIRA×2★SEVEN (Live Size)
・Song: HE★VENS
・Insert song 4
・Up-Down-Up! (Live Size)
・Songs: Otoya, Ai, Van ・Insert song 5
・Egoistic (Live Size)
・Songs by Natsuki, Ranmaru, Eiichi ・Insert song 6
・Feather in the hand(Live Size)
・Songs: Masato, Camus, Eiji ・Insert song 7
・Ai Ai Traumerei (Live Size)
・Songs by Ren, Reiji, Kira ・Insert song 8
・Colorfully☆Spark(Live Size)
・Songs: Sho, Nagi, Shion ・Insert song 9
・Kaleidoscope (Live Size)
・Songs: Tokiya, Cecil, Yamato ・10 Insert Songs
・Save Your Love ~The Secret Shangri-la~ (Live Size)
・Song: HE★VENS
・Insert song 11
・FLY TO THE FUTURE (Live Size)
・Song: QUARTET NIGHT
・Insert song 12
・Ultra Blast (Live Size)
・Song: ST☆RISH
・Insert song 13
・Maji LOVE Kingdom (Live Size)
・Songs: ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, HE★VENS

■ Evaluation

"Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE Kingdom" is a long-awaited work for fans, and it can be said to be the culmination of the series. Below, we will give a detailed evaluation of each element of the story, characters, music, visuals, and direction.

story

The story of this work revolves around the live concert scenes. The idols' performances move viewers by depicting their growth and bonds. Although the story is simple, the personalities and backgrounds of each character are skillfully drawn, and fans will find something new to discover. In addition, the excitement of the live concert scenes has the power to draw the audience in. In particular, the scenes where the three groups ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS perform together are overwhelming, and there are many moments that fans will not be able to watch without crying.

character

In this work, each member of ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS fully demonstrates their individuality. The charm of each character, such as Otoya Ittoki's cheerfulness, Masato Hijirikawa's seriousness, and Natsuki Shinomiya's gentleness, is conveyed through the live performance scenes. In addition, QUARTET NIGHT's Reiji Suwa's seriousness about his work, Ranmaru Kurosaki's distrust of people, Ai Mikaze's mysteriousness, and Camus' arrogance are also depicted. Each character's individuality stands out, such as Eiichi Otori's pride, Kira Sumeragi's silence, Nagi Mikaze's genius intellect, Eiji Otori's modesty, Van Kiryuin's Kansai dialect, Yamato Hinata's caring for his friends, and Shion Amakusa's mysteriousness. The live performance scenes where these characters gather together can be said to be the best entertainment for fans.

music

The music for this work was produced by Elements Garden, and many gorgeous songs are included. The theme song "Encore" features the impressive powerful singing voice of Miyano Mamoru, which will move the hearts of viewers. The inserted songs also reflect the individuality of each group, and in particular "Fantastic☆Prelude", "THE WORLD IS MINE", and "GIRA×2★SEVEN" play an important role in livening up the live scenes. In addition, many songs that bring out the individuality of each character, such as "Up-Down-Up!", "Egoistic", "Feather in the hand", "Ai Ai Traumerei", "Colorfully☆Spark", "Kaleidoscope", "Ai wo Sasageyo ~the secret Shangri-la~", "FLY TO THE FUTURE", "Ultra Blast", and "Maji LOVE Kingdom", are included, making the music very rich.

Film and Production

The visuals and direction of this work fully demonstrate the technical capabilities of A-1 Pictures. The camerawork in the live scenes is bold and has the power to draw the audience in. The stage direction is also luxurious and makes a visual impact. In particular, the scenes where the three groups ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS perform together demonstrate the power of the visuals and direction to the fullest, and there are many moving moments for fans. In addition, the character designs and modeling are beautiful, bringing out the individuality of each character. The combination of these elements makes this work very visually appealing.

■Recommendation

"Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE Kingdom" is a must-see for fans of the series. The story, which depicts the excitement of the live performance scenes and the individuality of each character, has many touching moments for fans. In addition, the music, visuals, and production are also very rich, making it a work that can be enjoyed visually and aurally. Furthermore, as a culmination of the series, fans will find new discoveries. Therefore, this work is highly recommended not only for fans of the series, but also for those who like idol anime and music anime.

■ Additional Information

The film is scheduled for release on June 14, 2019, and is distributed by Shochiku. It is produced by A-1 Pictures, and the copyright belongs to ©UTA☆PRI-MOVIE PROJECT. The film is based on a game, and the original work is by Noriyasu Agematsu and Broccoli. The director is Takeshi Furuta, the general director is Chika Nagaoka, the CG director is Hiroshi Nakajima, the character design is Chinatsu Kurahana, the character design and general animation director is Maki Fujioka, the character modeling supervisor is Katsuyoshi Miyajima, and the music is by Elements Garden. With this information in mind, you will be able to understand and enjoy the film more deeply.

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