| The Imaginary | |||||
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| Kanji | 屋根裏のラジャー | ||||
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| Directed by | Yoshiyuki Momose | ||||
| Screenplay by | Yoshiaki Nishimura | ||||
| Based on | The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold | ||||
| Produced by | Yoshiaki Nishimura | ||||
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| Distributed by | Toho | ||||
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] | ||||
| Country | Japan | ||||
| Language | Japanese | ||||
| Box office | $478,300[2] | ||||
The Imaginary (Japanese: 屋根裏のラジャー, Hepburn: Yaneura no Rajā, lit. 'Rudger in the Attic') is a 2023 Japanese animated fantasy film directed by Yoshiyuki Momose from a screenplay written by Yoshiaki Nishimura, who also produced the film, and animated by Studio Ponoc. Based on A.F. Harrold's 2014 novel of the same name, it is Studio Ponoc's first full-length animated film since Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017).[3][4][5] The Japanese voice cast includes Kokoro Terada, Rio Suzuki, Sakura Ando, Riisa Naka, Takayuki Yamada, Atsuko Takahata and Issey Ogata. The narrative focuses on Rudger, a boy who is one of the invisible entities known as Imaginaries, created by a girl named Amanda who is coping with emotional loss.
The Imaginary is produced with hand-drawn animation. It was originally scheduled to be released between June and August 2022,[6] but it was postponed due to production delays[7][8][9][10] and was theatrically released on December 15, 2023, in Japan.[6]
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Synopsis
In a world where imaginations can live and be eaten by others, Rudger, an Imaginary boy, can be seen by no one but his creator, a young girl named Amanda. Their shared existence is confined to the attic of Amanda's residence, where they delve into her vibrant imagination. However, Imaginaries are subject to an inexorable fate: dissolution with human forgetfulness. Baffled by this eventuality, Rudger clings to a glimmer of hope, embarking on an inconspicuous odyssey after Mr. Bunting, who hunts Imaginaries, arrives at Amanda's doorstep. His journey leads him to the enclave referred to as "the town of Imaginaries", a sanctuary for forgotten Imaginaries. This encounter initiates a monumental voyage that steers the course of familial bonds and cherished connections, shaping their forthcoming trajectories.
Voice cast
| Character | Japanese voice |
|---|---|
| Rudger | Kokoro Terada |
| Amanda | Rio Suzuki |
| Lizzie | Sakura Ando |
| Emily | Riisa Naka |
| Jinzan | Takayuki Yamada |
| Downbeat Grandma | Atsuko Takahata |
| Mr. Bunting | Issey Ogata |
Box office
The film grossed 68,169,730 yen (about US$478,300) in its first three days.[2]
Home media and streaming
Japan
The film is set to be released on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on May 15, 2024, by Walt Disney Japan.[11]
Overseas
On January 25, 2024, Netflix announced that they had acquired worldwide streaming rights to the film, which was be added to the platform later in the year. The deal also included global streaming rights to the studio's future feature projects.[12]
References
- ^ "English Press Release" (PDF). STUDIO PONOC（スタジオポノック）. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b "The Imaginary Anime Film Opens at #9". Anime News Network. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ "スタジオポノック新作「屋根裏のラジャー」夏に公開、主人公は誰にも見えない少年（動画あり）". 映画ナタリー (in Japanese). Natalie. December 8, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "スタジオポノック5年ぶり長編アニメ映画「屋根裏のラジャー」来夏公開 監督は百瀬義行". アニメハック (in Japanese). December 8, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "スタジオポノック最新作『屋根裏のラジャー』公開！ 主人公は"誰にも見えない"少年". cinemacafe.net (in Japanese). December 8, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b "News". The Imaginary. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Studio Ponoc Unveils The Imaginary Anime Film Based on A.F. Harrold's Novel". Anime News Network. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ "Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Film Delayed From Summer Release". Anime News Network. March 2, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ "Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Film Opens in Winter 2023". Anime News Network. December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Film Opens in Japan on December 15". Anime News Network. July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "屋根裏のラジャー｜ディズニー公式".
- ^ Mateo, Alex (January 25, 2024). "Netflix Acquires Global Streaming Rights for Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Anime Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
External links
- The Imaginary at IMDb
- The Imaginary (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
This page was last edited on 6 April 2024, at 21:22