A Few Moments of Cheers Anime Film, Solitary Gourmet Live-Action Film Screen at Tokyo Int’l Film Fest
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to showcase a variety of anime and live-action films this year. One of the highlights is the original anime film “A Few Moments of Cheers” directed by screenwriter Jukki Hanada, music video production group Hurray!, and 100Studio. The film will be part of the “Animation Selection” category during the festival, which will run from October 28 to November 6.
In addition to the anime film, the festival will also feature the live-action adaptation of Masayuki Kusumi and Jiro Taniguchi’s manga “Kodoku no Gourmet” (Solitary Gourmet). The film, titled “The Gourmand: The Solitary Gourmet,” is part of the festival’s “Gala Selection” lineup.
The trailer for the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival provides a sneak peek into the “Animation Selection” category, showcasing other films such as “The Colors Within,” “Ghost Cat Anzu,” “Look Back,” “Make a Girl,” “Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window,” “Kurayukaba,” and a 50th-anniversary 4K remaster screening of “Space Battleship Yamato.”
“A Few Moments of Cheers” tells the story of a high schooler who creates music videos and a teacher who has given up on music. When the amateur music video creator Asaya Kanata meets teacher and musician Yu Orie, they collaborate on a music video project that changes their lives. The film features the theme song “Cyan” performed by rock band Frederic.
The film’s script was written by Jukki Hanada, known for his work on various music-themed anime series such as “Sound! Euphonium” and the “Love Live!” franchise. The animation was produced by music video creators Hurray! in collaboration with 100Studio, with direction by POPREQ and assistance from Ohajiki and Magotsuki.
Other films featured in the festival include “The Colors Within,” “Ghost Cat Anzu,” “Look Back,” “Make a Girl,” “Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window,” “Kurayukaba,” and a special 4K remaster screening of “Space Battleship Yamato” to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Overall, the Tokyo International Film Festival promises to be a diverse and exciting event for anime and film enthusiasts, showcasing a range of unique and compelling works from both the anime and live-action genres.