Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: The Magical Children of the Blue Moonlit Night Reveals Behind the Scenes Footage

10.January.2022 | ANIME&GAME / MOVIE

Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: The Magical Children of the Blue Moonlit Night was released on November 5, 2021, and continues to draw huge crowds across Japan. Now, a new interview with the film’s cast is shedding light on what it took to create such a massive hit. 

 

The previous film in the series came out two years ago. This time around, what was most important to the staff, and how did they manage to pull in such a huge audience? 

 

The previous film in the series came out two years ago. This time around, what was most important to the staff, and how did they manage to pull in such a huge audience? In this 3-part interview, readers will get the behind-the-scenes details on what happened after the previous film, as well as the many challenges facing the film’s staff during the production of the new movie. 

 

Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: The Magical Children of the Blue Moonlit Night Special Interview
Part 1: https://www.asmik-ace.co.jp/special/7267
Part 2: https://www.asmik-ace.co.jp/special/7274
Part 3: https://www.asmik-ace.co.jp/special/7278

 

Be sure to check out these special staff interviews to get a glimpse at how this magical movie was created. 

 

Story

The Sumikkos go camping and meet Wan, Tsuu, Surii, Foh, and Faibu: five legendary wizard brothers who are said to arrive on the nights of the blue full moon. However, the youngest brother, Faibu, is not very good at using magic. What new adventures await the Sumikkos and their new friends?

 

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