The much-anticipated anime movie Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou has finally gotten a release date. So, here’s everything you need to know about Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou's release!
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Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou Latest News and Updates
A new animated music video has been released for Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou, showcasing scenes set to the captivating theme song titled Shin-on (or Heartbeat) by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.
Director and writer Mari Okada requested Nakajima for the theme song in the autumn of last year.
Initially, Nakajima had reservations, given her limited familiarity with the world of video games and anime.
However, after perusing Okada's script, she was convinced and proceeded to write a song exclusively for the anime movie.
This music video marks a significant milestone as it is the first animated video in the illustrious 48-year-long career of Nakajima.
What Is Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou About?
Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou, also known as Alice and Therese’s Illusory Factory, revolves around a middle school student named Masamune.
This third-year middle schooler lives in a mysterious town where time has stopped after an explosion at a steel factory.
Due to the explosion at the factory, all the exits to the town remain sealed off.
In the hopes of returning to normalcy, the residents of the town are strictly instructed not to change anything.
Unfortunately, the residents are feeling hopeless and lead gloomy lives. They are eagerly waiting to come out of the town and live normally.
One day, Masamune’s classmate, Atsumi, takes him to the fifth blast furnace of the steelworks factory.
At the blast furnace, the duo comes across a girl who is wild and unable to talk.
This meeting between Masamune and the two girls completely upsets the balance of the world.
The uncompromising love impulse of the boys and girls who are sick of their everyday lives starts to annihilate the world.
Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou Release Date
The Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou anime movie is slated to release on September 15, 2023, in Japan.
Okada also worked on a novel based on the movie, and it was released by Kadokawa Bunko on June 13, 2023.
Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou US and International Release Dates
Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou premiered on September 15, 2023, in Japan.
Now, it has been announced that fans outside of Japan can watch Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou beginning January 15, 2024, on Netflix worldwide.
Where to Watch Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou Online
Netflix confirmed that Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou will be available to stream on its platform.
The streaming giant also announced that the anime movie under the title maboroshi will be available worldwide on January 15, 2024.
Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou Staff and Cast
The MAPPA Stage 2023 event has also revealed the main cast of the movie.
Here are the main Japanese cast members of Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou:
- Junya Enoki (Senjuro Rengoku in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc) as Masamune Kikuiri
- Reina Ueda (Shion Hoshino in World’s End Harem) as Atsumi Sagami
- Misaki Kuno (Zeshia Bianca in The Misfit of Demon King Academy) as Itsumi
Meanwhile, here is the Japanese staff of Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou:
- Director and Screenplay: Mari Okada (anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day)
- Music: Masaru Yokoyama (Your Lie in April)
- Art Director: Kazuki Higashiji (Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld)
- Chief Animation Director and Character Design: Yuriko Ishii (Weathering With You)
- Key Animation: Mitsunobu Takeda (Attack on Titan: The Final Season)
- Assistant Director: Tadashi Hiramatsu (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Will Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou Be Available on Crunchyroll?
As of this update, Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou will not be streaming on Crunchyroll.
You can still watch Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou online on Netflix from January 15.
Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou Trailer
The upcoming anime film Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou has received a new main trailer.
This new trailer brims with scenes that offer deeper insights into the interactions between the primary characters.
The trailer also shows the breathtaking animation courtesy of MAPPA as the post-apocalyptic steel factory and town look hollow and haunting.
Additionally, the trailer offers a sneak peek of the theme song Shin-on, performed by Miyumi Nakajima.
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