The SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH anime film recently released a new promotional video, sparking excitement for its upcoming theatrical debut. An updated visual also accompanied this reveal. Fans should mark their calendars for a limited two-week screening run in Japan, kicking off on July 10.
SHIBOYUGI Film Unveils New PV and Visual
The new promotional video offers a captivating glimpse into the film's intense narrative, showcasing the perilous world of "Cloudy Beach." This updated visual further builds anticipation for the movie's premiere. The film continues Yuuki's saga after she overcomes the challenging "thirty-year-old-wall" jinx, a notorious hurdle for death game players. Her next trial unfolds on a remote island, where she must participate in the "Cloudy Beach" game alongside seven other individuals. The plot thickens with the revelation that one of these players is someone Yuuki already knows, adding a layer of personal stakes to the deadly competition.
Film Cast Details
Chiyuki Miura returns to voice the central protagonist, Yuuki, maintaining the continuity of her compelling performance. Joining her in the film are a talented array of voice actors, bringing new characters to life in this latest death game.
The cast includes: Yume Miyamoto as Airi Anna Nagase as Essei Yukari Tamura as Koyomi Konomi Inagaki as Hizumi Aino Shimada as Maguma Riko Akechi as Mitsuba Hikaru Tōno as Mozuku
This ensemble promises to deliver strong performances, further enriching the film's dramatic intensity and the complex interactions between the players.
Returning Staff at Studio DEEN
The SHIBOYUGI film benefits from a returning core staff, ensuring a consistent creative vision. Sōta Ueno (Days With My Stepsister) directs the anime at Studio DEEN. Rintarou Ikeda (The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgement) handles the series composition. Character designs are once again crafted by Eri Osada (Blade & Soul), and Noriyoshi Konuma (The Dangers in My Heart) serves as the sound director.
The production team also includes: Concept Art: hewa Sub-Character Design: Keika Ōtsuka, Sōta Komatsu Prop Design: Sonoka Kuroiwa Color Key Artist: Imari Katsuragi Art Director: Yoshihiro Nakamura Compositing Director of Photography: Shinyo Kondō Editing: Haruko Kikuchi, Keiko Onodera Sound Production: Bit Grooove Promotion Sound Effects: Kaori Yamada Music: Junichi Matsumoto Music Production: Nippon Columbia
This experienced team aims to deliver a film that is both visually striking and narratively engaging, deepening the SHIBOYUGI experience.
Catch Up on the SHIBOYUGI Universe
For those eager to delve into the series before the film's release, the television anime, SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, premiered on January 7, with its first episode running for 60 minutes. Crunchyroll streams the anime, offering a same-day English dub, while Netflix also provides streaming access.
The original light novel series, penned by Yūshi Ukai and illustrated by Nekometal, is licensed by Yen Press. It introduces Yuuki, a professional death game player, who finds herself in a mysterious manor with other girls, forced to participate in gruesome games to escape. Unlike the terrified others, Yuuki is driven by the prize money from these deadly competitions.
The light novels have achieved significant recognition, winning the Excellence Award at the 18th MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award and ranking #1 in the New Title category of Takarajimasha's 2024 Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! rankings. The tenth volume is set to ship on June 25. A manga adaptation by Banzai Kotobuki Daienkai is also serialized in Kadokawa's Comp Ace magazine.
Prepare for the next chapter in Yuuki's struggle for survival. Secure your tickets for the SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH film starting July 10, and explore the captivating world of the anime and light novels today!
