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"The Alchemist of Whom": A grand adventure and journey of self-discovery in the otherworldly Babel Continent

Released on June 14, 2019, "Alchemist the Movie: For Whom" is an animated film based on the popular game "Alchemist the Movie," which has been downloaded over 9 million times worldwide. It was directed by Shoji Kawamori, known for the "Macross" and "Aquarion" series, and animated by Satelight. Distributed by Asmik Ace, the 118-minute film depicts an epic adventure and journey of self-discovery in the otherworldly Babel Continent.

story

The main character, Kasumi, is a high school girl who lacks confidence in herself. One day, she is summoned by a mysterious voice to the otherworldly continent of Babel. Babel is a world where alchemy and magic have been sealed away by the legendary Dark Dragon Destrouk, and where "dark demons" run rampant. Kasumi meets Liz, a magician, and Edgar, a gunner, who summoned her. Liz thought she had summoned a "Phantom Soldier to seal away the darkness," but Kasumi did not have that power. Liz and Edgar are disappointed that their expectations have not been met, but they cannot leave Kasumi alone and head to the resistance village together. There, Kasumi falls ill with a fever and collapses, revealing that she was completely powerless even on Babel.

However, the clutches of evil spread in the blink of an eye, and "dark demons" began attacking the village. Among them were Zain, Setsuna, and the siblings Melanix, who had fallen into darkness and turned into phantom soldiers. They had been summoned by Destrook to attack the village. Facing despair, an unexpected vision suddenly appeared in Kasumi's mind. It was a sign that her "true strength" was about to awaken, dormant within her.

Commentary

The film faithfully recreates the world of the original game, while the story revolves around Kasumi, an original character for the film. Popular voice actors such as Minase Inori as Kasumi, Osaka Ryota as Edgar, and Furuhata Ai as Liz are cast, and a luxurious cast including Hanae Natsuki, Ishikawa Kaito, and Horie Yui are also participating. Satelight, the animation production company, is known for its high-quality visuals, beautifully depicting the world of alchemy and magic.

Under the general direction of Shoji Kawamori, the director was Masanori Takahashi, the animation character design was Mutsumi Kadekari, and the script was written by Toshizo Nemoto. The original work was written by Jun Imaizumi and FgG, and the work has been widely accepted not only by game fans but also by anime fans.

cast

• Kasumi: Inori Minase
• Edgar: Ryota Osaka
• Lisbeth: Ai Furuhata
• Logi: Natsuki Hanae
• Dios: Kaito Ishikawa
• Tina: Hitomi Nabatame
• Ouroboros: Yui Horie
• Mela: Lynn
• Nix: Jun Fukuyama
• Design: Yuuma Uchida
• Setsuna: Asami Imai
• Ultima: Takuya Eguchi
• Chloe: Saori Hayami

Main Staff

• General Director: Shoji Kawamori
• Director: Masanori Takahashi
• Animation character design: Mutsumi Kadekari
• Original author: Jun Imaizumi, FgG
• Screenplay: Toshizo Nemoto
• Animation Production: Satelight

Main Characters

• Kasumi: A high school girl with no self-confidence
• Edgar: A skilled gunner who travels the world on his Alchemy Bike and with his prized gun, "Betty," in hand.
• Lisbeth: Her talents were not fully realized until she struggled, but by learning alchemy and interacting with many people, she learned how to use her powers.
• Logi: The son of Zeke Crowley, the leader of Enviria's prestigious knight order, the Blue Flame Knights.
• Dios: A war orphan, he was taken in by Zeke Crowley and grew up with Logi as his adoptive brother.
• Tina: The 45th chief of the Toxotes tribe of the "Voda" faction in the Saga region, where many tribes live.
• Ouroboros: An entity that calls itself the guardian of a space called the "Gate of Truth."
• Mera: Twin alchemists from ancient times, older sister of Nyx
• Nyx: Twin alchemists from ancient times, Mera's younger brother
• Zain: He served as the Roadmaster, the head of the Holy Knights, who govern the continent's justice.
• Setsuna: A legendary swordsman who usually lives his life disciplining himself, but becomes insanely belligerent once he holds a sword.
• Ultima: Served as the leader of the Sixth Knights of the Holy Church Knights.
• Chloe: Founded the Royal Guard of Envilia's Scarlet Flame Knights and served as its captain.

Related Titles

Game app "Alchemist for Whom"

Theme songs and music

• OP1: Namida (sung by Ishizaki Huwie)
• ED1: The Magic of That Summer Day (sung by Huwie Ishizaki)

Evaluation and Impressions

The film version of "Alchemist: For Whom" is a long-awaited film adaptation for fans of the original game, and the story told from the perspective of the new character Kasumi further deepens the worldview of the game. Kasumi's journey of growth and self-discovery resonates with viewers, and the moment when her "true strength" awakens is moving. In addition, the process in which Kasumi reexamines herself through her interactions with characters such as Liz and Edgar is carefully depicted, adding depth to the story.

The quality of the animation is also high, and the beautiful visual expression of the satellite fully conveys the grandeur and beauty of the otherworldly Babel Continent. The visual appeal is also strong, with the power of the battle scenes and the detailed expressions of the characters. Shoji Kawamori's skill as a director also shines through, with a consistent vision visible in the development of the story and the portrayal of the characters' emotions.

The music also adds to the appeal of the work, with the theme songs "Namida" and "The Magic of That Summer Day" sung by Ishizaki Huwie deeply expressing the emotions of the story. In particular, the ending theme "The Magic of That Summer Day" is a beautiful melody that symbolizes Kasumi's growth and the end of her journey, and will remain deeply in the hearts of viewers.

Recommended points

The movie is recommended not only for fans of the original game, but also for those who love anime and fantasy worlds. It has the following points that make it especially appealing:

• Deep storyline and character development : Kasumi's journey of self-discovery resonates with viewers and is deeply moving as the story progresses with her growth.
• Beautiful Animation : Satellite's high-quality visuals fully convey the beauty and grandeur of the otherworldly Babel Continent.
• A star-studded cast : The performances of popular voice actors including Minase Inori, Osaka Ryota, and Furuhata Ai bring out the charm of their characters to the fullest.
• Emotional Music : The theme song sung by Huwie Ishizaki deeply expresses the emotions of the story and resonates with the viewers.

I highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys an inspiring story of otherworldly fantasy and character growth, so be sure to check it out in theaters or on streaming services.