Summary
- The anime film ‘Trapezium’ will premiere in Japan on May 10, 2024.
- Takayama, a first-generation member of the idol group Nogizaka46, wrote the original light novel.
- The trailer includes the main plot elements of the ‘Trapezium’ anime film and reveals the staff involved in the production.
In 2024, CloverWorks has a busy schedule with three upcoming shows and the release of its next anime film, ‘Trapezium.’
While the movie may seem like an original story, it’s actually based on a Japanese novel that follows the journey of a girl who dreams of becoming an idol. What makes this novel unique is that it’s written by a former idol.
Flag Pictures announced that the anime film ‘Trapezium’ will premiere in Japan on May 10, 2024. Aniplex also revealed a promotional video and a key visual. There is no information currently about the film’s global release.
The trailer included the main plot elements of the ‘Trapezium’ anime film and revealed the staff involved in the production. This short teaser doesn’t reveal much, though it hints that the film won’t just be a lighthearted idol anime.
Asaki Yuikawa will star as the main protagonist, Yū Higashi, in the film.
CloverWorks will be the handling studio for the anime film. The following staff is involved:
| Character | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Masahiro Shinohara | Blend S |
| Supervisor | Koji Masunari | Oshi no Ko |
| Script Writer | Yuuko Kakihara | Buddy Daddies |
| Character Design | Rio | Sorcerous Stabber Orphen -Chaos in Urbanrama |
| Music Composer | Masaru Yokoyama | Horimiya |
| Theme Song Artist | MAISONdes | Urusei Yatsura |
Aniplex also revealed a video message from the novel’s author, Takayama, a first-generation member of the idol group Nogizaka46 (one of Japan’s most popular idol groups)
Animated movie “#Trapezium”
Teaser poster released 𓂃⋆꙳To “definitely become an idol”
The four rules that Yu Higashi has imposed on himself.
｜I don’t use SNS
｜I don’t have a boyfriend
｜Inconspicuous at school
｜Become friends with beautiful girls from north, south, east, and westThe ending of the dream that Yu chased was
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Friday, May 10, 2024 at movie theaters nationwide 🎬
Although Takayama’s novel is not billed as semi-autobiographical, it is likely influenced by her experience as an idol.
This novel follows Yu Higashi, a ten-year-old girl who dreams of becoming an idol. She is serious about this goal enough that she resolves to set rules such as not going on social media and not dating guys.
Fans are excited as they will be able to peek into the idol’s lifestyle. However, it is disappointing that there are no release plans for this film outside Japan.
About Trapezium
Trapezium is a Japanese novel written by former Nogizaka46 member Kazumi Takayama. It was initially serialized in Kadokawa Shoten’s Da Vinci book and manga news magazine from April 2016 to August 2018. An anime film adaptation by CloverWorks is scheduled to premiere in Japan in May 2024.
The novel is a work of fiction that heavily leans on Takayama’s and other idols’ experiences. The story follows Yu Higashi, a ten-year-old girl who dreams of becoming an idol. She is serious about this goal enough that she resolves to set rules such as not going on social media and not dating guys.
Source: Official Website
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