The anime musical sequel film ‘Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE ST☆RISH Tours’ is arriving to North America for a limited theatrical run hosted by Sentai Filmworks and HiDive.
“The boys of ST☆RISH are back,” HiDive said on their website. “Sentai & HIDIVE are proud to present Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE ST☆RISH Tours in theaters on January 22 & 23, 2023 for a limited-time, special engagement. Featuring the band ST☆RISH in all its glory, the film celebrates one glittering act in the UtaPri firmament in a high-flying, glittering concert experience.”
The movie is directed by Jouji Furuta and features songs from the band Elements Garden. Based on a story by Noriyasu Agematsu, it features character designs by Chinatsu Kurahana and Maki Fujioka.
You can watch the trailer for the film below:
The movie stars:
- Hiro Shimono as Shō Kurusu
- Junichi Suwabe as Ren Jingūji
- Kenichi Suzumura as Masato Hijirikawa
- Kishō Taniyama as Natsuki Shinomiya
- Kousuke Toriumi as Cecil Aijima
- Mamoru Miyano as Tokiya Ichinose
- Takuma Terashima as Otoya Ittoki
AniList describes the synopsis as follows,
“With the great success of “Maji LOVE LIVE Kingdom”, the members of ST☆RISH have been busy with their idol activities. However, while their success has brought a sense of fulfillment, they began to have feelings they never felt before. “What do we do from now on…” At that time, a call comes in from the Shining Office summoning everyone to receive a “reward.” What is it…? This is the behind-the-scenes story of ST☆RISH, connecting ‘Maji LOVE Kingdom” to the “Maji LOVE ST☆RISH Tours.'”
The movie has been described to the press as a “new theatrical film series (that) will be entirely composed of concert footage of the ST☆RISH idol group.”
It is part of the “Uta no Prince-sama” anime franchise which includes the TV special ‘Utano☆Princesama♪ Maji Love ST☆RISH Tours: Tabi no Hajimari.’
