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Both Re:cycle of Penguindrum Films Will Have U.K. Screenings on May 20
posted on by Andrew Osmond
Anime Limited has Tweeted that Kunihiko Ikuhara's two Re:cycle of Penguindrum compilation films will both be screened (subtitled) in Odeon Cinemas on Saturday May 20.
Details of the venues will be given at https://www.odeon.co.uk/films/recycle-of-the-penguindrum-part-1--2-subbed/HO00004269/.
Scriptwriter Takayo Ikami, character designer Terumi Nishii, musical composer Yukari Hashimoto, art director Chieko Nakamura (Studio Cocolo), icon designer Wataru Osakabe, sound director Yō Yamada, and sound effects artist Tomokazu Mitsui all returned from the original television anime series. (Ikuhara co-wrote the film's screenplay and co-directed the sound, just as he did for the television anime, and Tomomi Kawatsuma also designed the characters.)
The films re-edited all 24 episodes of the television anime, but also added new sequences and new characters.
Ikuhara directed the project, and Lily Hoshino was credited for the original character designs. Brains Base is also credited for the original television version's production, while Lapin Track produced the film version.
Ikuhara remarked that the staff still hears from many fans of Penguindrum, and that he is happy that the characters still live in their hearts. Referencing the story, he adds, "Shall we use survival strategies together again on this 10th anniversary?"
The original anime from director Kunihiko Ikuhara (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Yuri Kuma Arashi, several Sailor Moon television series) aired in 2011. Otome Yōkai Zakuro manga creator Lily Hoshino handled the original character designs for the 24-episode television series.
The psychological drama story begins when a girl named Himari Takakura passes away after going out on a trip with her brothers Kanba and Shōma. A spirit in a penguin hat appears and miraculously saves her. However, in exchange for saving Himari's life, the brothers must search for the Penguindrum for the spirit. A trio of strange penguins accompany the siblings on their quest.
