Silent Service Sequel Trailer Unveils Ado’s Epic Theme Song
Discover the heartfelt story of 'Kaze to Watashi no Monogatari,' a captivating collaboration between Ado, Hiroji Miyamoto, and Mafumafu. Dive in now!
New Trailer and Details for Chinmoku no Kantai Live-Action Film
Exciting news for fans of The Silent Service! The staff behind the live-action adaptation of Kaiji Kawaguchi's manga has released a new full trailer, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming film.
What’s New?
- The trailer features the theme song, "Kaze to Watashi no Monogatari" (The Tale of The Wind and I), performed by Ado.
- The song was written by Hiroji Miyamoto and arranged by Mafumafu.
- Along with the trailer, a new poster has been unveiled.
Film Release Details
- The movie is set to open in theaters on September 26.
- Directed by Kōhei Yoshino, with a screenplay by Hikaru Takai.
- The cast includes returning stars such as:
- Yoshi Sakō as Seiji Kageyama
- Yui Natsukawa as Hitomi Sonezaki
- Takashi Sasano as Toshio Takegami
- Yōsuke Eguchi as Wataru Unabara
- Aya Ueto as Ichiya Hiromi
- Aoi Nakamura as Eiji Yamanaka
- Tomoya Nakamura as Sōshi Irie
- Kō Maehara as Takuo Mizoguchi
Background and Popularity
- The first film premiered in Japan on September 29, 2023.
- It sold approximately 274,000 tickets and earned over 370 million yen (~$2.46 million) in just three days.
- The film was produced by Takao Osawa and Shinzō Matsuhashi, with Kōhei Yoshino directing and Hikaru Takai scripting.
- The theme song "Dignity" was performed by B'z featuring Ado.
Plot Overview
The story follows Shiro Kaieda, who is appointed captain of Japan's first nuclear submarine, secretly built with the U.S. The plot explores themes of nuclear war, international politics, and the quest for world peace, especially as Kaieda and his crew go rogue.
Series and Manga
- The live-action sequel titled Chinmoku no Kantai Season 1: Tokyowan Daikaisen premiered on Amazon Prime in February 2024.
- The series features unreleased scenes from the film and continues the story in episodes 5-8.
- The manga, serialized by Kawaguchi in Kodansha's Morning magazine from 1988 to 1996, inspired a 1996 anime special and a two-part OVA in 1997-1998.
Additional Info
- The manga and anime have a dedicated fanbase, with the anime distributed on videotape and DVD by Central Park Media.
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Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling maritime saga!