Thrilling anime film Trapezium to be screened in Singapore

The company Odex has announced that it will premiere the anime film Trapeziumin Singapore. The production is based on the novel of the same name written by Kazumi Takayama, former member of the popular idol group Nogizaka46. Although the exact date of the premiere has not yet been confirmed, the news has generated great excitement and hope among fans of anime and idol music.

The film was released in Japan on May 10 this year and has received praise for its emotional story and talented voice cast.

Trapezium is a story that tells the life of Yū Higashi, a teenager who dreams of becoming an idol. This is the goal she pursues with determination over the course of ten years. To achieve this, Yū sets four strict rules for herself: not to be active on social media, not to have a boyfriend, not to draw attention to herself at school, and to surround herself with outstanding friends from the four cardinal points: north, south, east, and west. As the story progresses, viewers are shown the internal struggle the protagonist faces and the various sacrifices she makes in order to achieve her ambitious goal. All of this occurs at the same time as she faces the difficulties of adolescence, school life, and social pressure.

In this anime adaptation, the protagonist, Yū Higashi, is voiced by voice actress Asaki Yuikawa, who has received acclaim for her portrayal of this complex character.

The cast also includes Hina Yomiya as Kurumi Taiga, the “Western Star”; Reina Ueda as Ranko Katori, the “Southern Star”; and Haruka Aikawa as Mika Kamei, the “Northern Star,” who is an old childhood friend of Yū.

The film also stars idol group JO1 member Shōya Kimata as Shinji Kudō and comedian Teruyoshi Uchimura as Shūichi Itami.

On the other hand, behind the scenes, the creative team has been led by Masahiro Shinohara, known for his work as an episode director on series such as Blend S and Is the Order a Rabbit?.

The project was supervised by Koji Masunari, recognized for his work on titles such as Oshi no Ko and TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You.

The script was written by Yuuko Kakihara, also responsible for the adaptations of The Apothecary Diaries and Buddy Daddies. The character designs were created by Rio, who has worked on projects such as Sorcerous Stabber Orphen -Chaos in Urbanrama-.

The music, which has been one of the most praised aspects of the film, was composed by Masaru Yokoyama, known for his work on films such as Fruits Basket -prelude- and HorimiyaFinally, the film’s distribution is handled by Aniplex.

The Singapore premiere is part of efforts to bring this heartwarming story to an international audience and offer an intimate and realistic portrayal of the life of an aspiring idol and the emotional complexities that come with the quest for fame.

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Kazumi Takayama is a talented writer and former member of the once popular Japanese idol group Nogizaka46. She began her career as an entertainer in 2011 and became notable not only for her stage presence, but also for her charismatic personality and her various contributions to variety shows and media.

Beyond her career in music, Takayama also proved to be a very creative writer. Trapezium It is one of his best-known works.

The novel was published in 2018 and quickly attracted the attention of fans and the general public. As mentioned above, the story focuses on narrating the challenges faced by the young protagonist Yū Higashi. It could be said that it is a work that attempts to reflect, in part, Takayama’s own experiences in the entertainment industry.

Trapezium has been praised for its authentic depiction of a female entertainer’s life in the entertainment world and its focus on the social and personal pressures that come with such a career.