Special Screenings for Hyakumu. Film Begin: Blu-ray Extras Move to the Big Screen
The Hyakumu. (100m.) anime film, penned by Uoto and telling the world of short-distance runners with an impressive narrative, is launching a new event that will excite its fans. Starting April 10, special content that would normally only be included in Blu-ray sets will be shown on the big screen in select theaters across Japan. These special screenings offer an unmissable opportunity for anime enthusiasts who want to get a look behind the scenes of the production.
As part of the event, a comprehensive "making-of" documentary detailing the film's production process and audio commentary sessions enriched with insights from the technical team will be held. The production team states that the reason behind this decision is to share the artistic depth of the animation and the effort put into the production phase with the audience in a more intimate setting. Additionally, a new poster and trailer prepared for the documentary have garnered great interest on social media.
Hyakumu. is one of the most notable works by Uoto, who gained worldwide fame especially with Chi: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth). The story centers on the rivalry between Togashi, the fastest in school, and Komiya, the transfer student who shakes his throne. In the director's chair sits Kenji Iwaisawa, known for his unique style and great success with On-Gaku: Our Sound. Iwaisawa's realistic yet stylized visuals do a very successful job of reflecting the short but intense stress of a 100-meter race on screen.
These types of "pre-Blu-ray cinema screenings" have become a popular trend in the Japanese anime industry in recent years. The goal is both to increase physical copy sales and to offer a special experience to the loyal fan base. For Hyakumu. fans, these screenings are a great way to once again appreciate the film's emotional weight and technical success. If you also love the raw ambition and character development in sports anime, the behind-the-scenes details of this production will definitely interest you.
