It has been revealed that the cumulative sales of related books for "Super Princess Kaguya!", the first feature-length original anime directed by Shingo Yamashita, who has worked on the opening sequences for popular anime such as the first season of "Jujutsu Kaisen " and "Chainsaw Man", have exceeded 500,000 copies. The novel, manga adaptation, and official guide book "Super Princess Kaguya! Official Guidebook: Beyond the Happy Ending!" have been released by KADOKAWA, and the cumulative sales, including ebooks, have exceeded 500,000 copies.
"Super Princess Kaguya!" premiered as a "Netflix movie" on January 22nd, and due to its success, it began theatrical release on February 20th. Despite being shown in only 19 theaters, it grossed approximately 291.22 million yen and attracted approximately 148,000 viewers in just four days, ranking 5th in audience attendance. Initially planned for a one-week limited run, the run was extended and the number of theaters expanded. With box office revenue exceeding 2 billion yen and audience attendance surpassing 1.02 million, it has become an exceptional hit for a film that was initially released on Netflix.
In this "music anime" inspired by the classic "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter," 17-year-old high school girl Iroha Sakayori, who is juggling part-time jobs and schoolwork, encounters Kaguya, who emerges from a gaming-themed utility pole that glows in seven colors. The anime was produced by Studio Colorido, known for works such as "Penguin Highway," and Studio Chromato, led by director Yamashita. A host of talented Vocaloid producers, including ryo from "supercell," kz from "livetune," 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot, provided the music.
