A Film That Truly Earns Its Exclamation Point!
In the realm of cinematic adaptations, rarely has a movie been more aptly punctuated than the Japanese animated feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! This film reimagines a classic Japanese folktale—originally about a celestial princess found within a bamboo shoot by a humble villager. Unlike its predecessor crafted by Studio Ghibli, which was celebrated for its stunning, traditional animation, this new rendition takes a wildly different approach. It’s a vibrant, futuristic anime, brimming with high-octane energy and set partially in a virtual reality landscape, complete with modern digital flares like emojis and stickers that virtually pop out of the screen.
The story kicks off with Iroha, a 17-year-old high schooler, who stumbles upon a baby girl not in the traditional bamboo, but glowing within a lamppost. Voiced by Dawn M Bennett in the English version, Iroha is portrayed as a level-headed, musically gifted student who works tirelessly to support herself in her modest apartment. When not busy with school or work, she immerses herself in the frenetic virtual world of Tsukuyomi, idolizing the AI musical sensation, Yachiyo.
Bringing the baby home, Iroha witnesses an astonishing transformation as the infant rapidly ages into a toddler, and then a striking pre-teen named Kaguya, who reveals herself as a lunar fugitive. This energetic, moon-born girl convinces Iroha to join forces in a musical contest with the hopes of performing alongside the famed Yachiyo, despite their less-than-catchy tunes. The storyline zips along with such fervor that it might just make viewers over the age of 15 feel a bit out of touch, reminiscent of the folktale’s ancient roots.
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