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[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

I get hooked on the music in the film. Music sometimes conveys intimate feelings a character can’t fully express through the visuals alone—or through the lines you hear. It can also serve as a window into the creator’s hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way to connect with the movie. “Chua-Young’s Music Box” lets you listen more closely to the movie’s voice through music. (P.S. While listening to the music, I hope you’ll read the article.)
Following the first film, 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie—Youth Rhapsody〉 (hereinafter 〈Youth Rhapsody〉), the sequel 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie, Hey Our Future〉 was released in theaters on April 16. This theatrical release is a compilation film: while it faithfully follows the existing story, it adds...
Demon Slayer Earns 1 Trillion Won Windfall—Japan’s “Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1” Sets All-Time Worldwide Box-Office Records

Demon Slayer Earns 1 Trillion Won Windfall—Japan’s “Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1” Sets All-Time Worldwide Box-Office Records

Global Cumulative Audience Approaches 100 Million—First Japanese Film to Top 100 Billion Yen in Worldwide Box-Office Revenue!
Japan’s First-Ever Global Box-Office Milestone of 1 Trillion Won—The Unstoppable New “Demon Slayer” EraThe latest entry in the Japanese animated series “Demon Slayer,” which has sparked an overseas box-office sensation, has surpassed worldwide box-office revenue of 1.
The Delivery Challenge of a Beginner Witch 'Kiki's Delivery Service' 10 Press Stills Revealed!

The Delivery Challenge of a Beginner Witch 'Kiki's Delivery Service' 10 Press Stills Revealed!

The story of Kiki, a 13-year-old witch, who starts her delivery job in a seaside town and challenges herself to stand on her own.
Studio Ghibli has revealed 10 press stills for 〈Kiki's Delivery Service〉. 〈Kiki's Delivery Service〉 is an animation that depicts a coming-of-age story of Kiki, a 13-year-old witch, as she begins her delivery job in a seaside town and challenges herself to stand on her own.
Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

From 1983's 'Nobita's Underwater Castle' to 2004's 'Nobita's Great Adventure in the Space-Time', 22 consecutive years of directing with his directorial work on the TV series 'Doraemon'... Produced national anime like 'Chibi Maruko-chan' and 'Nintama Rantarō' Production company Ajiyado officially announced on the 17th, “He passed away from lung cancer on the 6th”
Legend of Japanese animation Tsutomu Shibayama has passed away. On the 17th, the animation production company Ajiyado, founded by the deceased director, officially announced that he had died from lung cancer on March 6th. He was 84 years old.
‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’ Recording Site Video Released! Behind-the-Scenes Shared by the Actors!

‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’ Recording Site Video Released! Behind-the-Scenes Shared by the Actors!

From Fumiya Takahashi to Yuki Amami, Asuka Saito, Ryubi Miyase, and Takao Osawa, five actors participated in the recording site video.
The story of the guardian chasing the hidden power of the camphor tree that grants wishes and the secrets of the late-night visitors searching for the tree is depicted in the mystery fantasy animation ‘The Guardian of the Camphor Tree’, which features five actors including Fumiya Takahashi, Yuki...
'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train' to be Released in ScreenX on March 25... The Return of the 'Box Office Triple Crown'

'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train' to be Released in ScreenX on March 25... The Return of the 'Box Office Triple Crown'

Reigniting the Syndrome of the All-Time Highest-Grossing Japanese Animation... Enjoying the Final Battle on a Three-Sided Screen
In 2025, causing an unprecedented syndrome and recording the highest audience numbers and revenue for Japanese animation, 〈Demon Slayer: Mugen Train〉 has officially confirmed its release in CGV ScreenX on March 25 .
The Camphor Sentinel, an Animation Based on Keigo Higashino's Work, Confirmed for Domestic Release on March 18

The Camphor Sentinel, an Animation Based on Keigo Higashino's Work, Confirmed for Domestic Release on March 18

The First Animated Film Adaptation of the Works of Japanese Bestselling Author Keigo Higashino
The adaptation of Keigo Higashino's novel, 〈The Camphor Sentinel〉, has revealed its release date in South Korea.〈The Camphor Sentinel〉 will be released in South Korean theaters on March 18. This is the first animated adaptation of a work by Japan's bestselling author Keigo Higashino, telling the...
'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' X Director Lee Sang-il... Japan's Film Market Hits Record High of 2.5 Trillion Yen

'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' X Director Lee Sang-il... Japan's Film Market Hits Record High of 2.5 Trillion Yen

Director Lee Sang-il's 'KOKUHO' Sets New Box Office Record for Live-Action Films in Japan After 22 Years
The Japanese film market achieved its highest box office revenue ever last year, thanks to the mega-hit animation 〈Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba〉 and the film 〈KOKUHO〉 directed by Korean resident Lee Sang-il.According to the Japan Film Producers Association, the total box office revenue for...
'5 Centimeters per Second' Live Action, Maximizing Emotion with Theme Song '1991' by Kenshi Yonezu

'5 Centimeters per Second' Live Action, Maximizing Emotion with Theme Song '1991' by Kenshi Yonezu

A reinterpretation of Makoto Shinkai's original work… The title track containing the artist's autobiographical narrative is gaining attention
The live-action film 〈5 Centimeters per Second〉, which is set to be released on February 25, is raising fans' expectations to the highest level with the news of the participation of Japan's musical genius Kenshi Yonezu.
Netflix Partners with 'MAPPA', the Studio Behind 'Jujutsu Kaisen'... Forecasting a 'Significant Gap' in the Anime Market

Netflix Partners with 'MAPPA', the Studio Behind 'Jujutsu Kaisen'... Forecasting a 'Significant Gap' in the Anime Market

Integrated collaboration from story development to merchandise... MAPPA's original lineup to be exclusively streamed worldwide
Netflix is teaming up with the renowned Japanese animation studio MAPPA, which has produced global hits such as 〈Chainsaw Man〉 and 〈Jujutsu Kaisen〉, to enhance its animation content competitiveness.According to the announcement from both parties, this partnership goes beyond simple content...