KING OF PRISM and Sharknado 6 at the Same Time: An Unforgettable Double Screening in Tokyo

KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call- and Sharknado 6: The Last Chainsaw – it might seem strange to hear these two films in the same sentence. But on June 7th, this bizarre pairing became a reality at Tokyo's Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas. In the event organized by Eiga Natalie, both films were shown simultaneously, accompanied by enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

So how did this crazy idea come about? The KING OF PRISM series is an anime film series known for the sparkling prism shows of male idol groups. During screenings, audiences wave penlights and sing along, creating a concert-like atmosphere. On the other hand, the Sharknado series is the pinnacle of absurdity: sharks rain down on the city in tornadoes, defying all logic. The combination of these two extremes resulted in one of the most unexpected 'double screening' experiences in cinema history.

At the event, were both films shown at the same time on two different screens or alternately on the same screen? No, quite the opposite: two different films were played simultaneously in the same theater. Using the classic 'cinema duopoly' method – one film on the left, the other on the right – or as Eiga Natalie had tried before, with sounds and images intertwined. Audiences could accompany KING OF PRISM's glittering dances with penlights while also cheering for Sharknado 6's chainsaw-wielding sharks. Organizers said this unique synergy created 'the most ridiculous yet most enjoyable' moment in the universe.

Such events are becoming increasingly popular among anime and B-movie fans. Combining the ultra-energetic fanbase of KING OF PRISM with the 'thank goodness it exists' madness of Sharknado in the same theater might just give birth to a new subgenre of cinema culture. Eiga Natalie has announced it will continue with such concept parties. Next target? Who knows, perhaps Love Live! and The Room will be screened on the same screen. That's how June 2025's most unforgettable movie night went down.