“Mysterious Dagashi Shop Zentendo” is a children’s novel series written by Reiko Hiroshima and illustrated by jyajya. Set in the mysterious candy store “Zentendo” that only lucky people of all ages can visit, the story depicts the story of people who buy “mysterious candy” that can make their wishes come true. When it began publication in 2013, it quickly gained popularity among children, and a new chapter in the series started in April 2024.
From 2020, it was made into a TV anime and an animated film, and in 2022, it won first place in the third “Elementary School Students’ Choice! ‘Children’s Book’ General Election”. In addition, various media mixes are creating a sensation, including a stage adaptation and game software for Nintendo Switch in 2023, and a collaboration with Seibuen Amusement Park that will continue from 2022. Its momentum has spread all over the world, and it has been loved by people all over the world, including being translated and published in Asian countries, and the cumulative circulation has exceeded 8.5 million copies.
In the live-action film adaptation, Amami Yuki will play the role of Beniko, the owner of Zenitendo, a store that sells mysterious candy that can make any wish come true. At first glance, Beniko seems to be the complete opposite of the stylish Amami, but after spending over three hours applying special makeup, she transformed into the perfect Beniko.
Regarding playing Beniko, Amami said, When I was offered the role of Beniko, I was a little surprised, thinking, Will it be okay for me to play?” but I was very excited.It’s a really wonderful world view, This work is filled with many things to learn, so I think it will be enjoyed not only by children but also by adults.”
In addition, the man behind the megaphone is a Japanese film genius who has directed blockbuster works such as the I Just Dropped My Smartphone'' series, Accident Property Scary Floor Plan”, and Uso-kui'' in recent years since the blockbuster hit of Ring.”・Selected as director Hideo Nakata. The script includes The young wife is an elementary school student! Reiko Yoshida, who is known for her roles in Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: Magical Girl of the Blue Moonlit Night” and is active in a wide range of genres, including Dead Dead Demons Dedededede Destruction'' and Kimi no Iro,” is on the list this year. Ta.
In addition, the film version was announced at the Toho lineup presentation held in December 2023, but the full story remained veiled, and the film is full of exciting dreams for both adults and children. A visual has also arrived. Beniko (Amami) smiles as she stands holding her pet cat, Sumimaru, in a store lined with intriguing fushigi dagashi'' such as beast biscuits,” mold-cut mermaid gummies,'' and baby bats.”
The video that was also unveiled begins with a boy wandering into an alley leading to Zenitendo, and then a special mysterious candy'' that matches the children's simple yet earnest wishes appears. While the strange beckoning makes your heart flutter, you are also drawn into the exciting worldview that you want to visit at least once. At the end, Beniko, played by Amami, appears for the first time, smiling meaningfully and saying, Whether you are happy or unhappy is up to the customer…!?” Expectations are high for future sequels.
Work overview
Movie “Mysterious Candy Shop Zentendo”
Starring: Yuki
Amami Author: “Mysterious Candy Shop Zentendo” Series Written by Reiko Hiroshima Illustrated by Jyajya (published by Kaiseisha)
Director: Hideo
Nakata Screenplay: Reiko Yoshida
Production Production Produced by : KADOKAWA
Production: Movie “Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo” Production Committee
Distributor: Toho
Release: Friday, December 13, 2024
(C) 2024 Movie “Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo” Production Committee
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