After a winter theatrical showing in Japan, Eleven Arts is handling the theatrical distribution for the Maquia: When the Promised Flower feature film this summer. The film received a North American release with it showing in selection locations back in July. Now, a new round of screenings is coming with a September 21st, 2018 debut that will feature the English language dubbed version. Check out the dub trailer for it below and hit up tickets for it here! The cast for it includes:
- Maquia Xanthe Huynh (Meiko Honma-Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day)
- Ariel Eddy Lee (Gladion-Pokemon)
- Teen Ariel Ryan Shanahan (Yuna- Sword Art Online:Ordinal Scale)
- Child Ariel Barnaby Lafayette
- Leilia Cherami Leigh (Asuna-Sword Art Online)
- Krim Kevin T. Collins (Griffith – Beserk)
- Lang Michael Schneider
- Mido Allegra Clark
- Dita Ryan Bartley (Yuna – Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale)
- Racine Lipica Shah
- Izor Marc Thompson
- Medmel Brooklyn Nelson(Nazuna Oikawa-Fireworks)
- Young Medmel Courtney Chu
- Barou Daniel J Edwards
- Young Lang Spencer Rosen
- Young Dita Catie Harvey
- Young Deol Micah Gursoy
- Mazarte King Mike Pollock (Dr. Eggman – Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Prince Hazel Michael Schneider
- Darel HD Quinn
- Old Woman Ryan Bartley
- Proprietress Lolita Lafayette
- Baiera King Marc Thompson
- Millia Pheobe Quinn
- Lily AnnaBel
le Deaner - Hyke Wayne Grayson
- Riko Graham Halstead
- Jack Christian La Monte
- Eido Ben Phillips
Additional voices include Ryan Bartley, Camden Carter, Courtney Chu, Allegra Clark, AnnaBelle Deaner, Michael Deaner, Daniel J Edwards, Wayne Grayson, Graham Halstead, Christian La Monte, Lolita Lafayette, Eddy Lee,Ben Phillips, Mike Pollock, Spencer Rosen, Michael Schneider, Ryan Shanahan, Jason Simon, Marc Thompson
Check out our review of the film and the interview with Mari Okada.
The film was written by Maki Okada and was her directorial debut with it arriving back in February 2018 in Japan. Yuriko Ishii handled the character designs with PA Works handling the animation production.
The Japanese cast includes Manaka Iwami as Maquia, Miyu Irino as Erial, Ai Kayano as Leilia, Hiroaki Hirata as Baro, Misaki Kuno as Medmel, Miyuki Sawashiro as Rashine, Rina Satou as Mido
Tomokazu Sugita as Isol, Yōko Hikasa as Tita, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Lang, and Yuuki Kaji as Clear.
Anime Limited previously picked up the UK rights.
Check out the official site and Twitter.
Plot Concept: The people of Iorph have a lifespan of hundreds of years and maintain their teenage appearances for life, but when the peace of this town is shattered by those who want the secret to their longevity for themselves, a young girl named Maquia is forced to escape. Wandering the land alone, upon finding an orphaned baby she chooses to raise him, but as this boy grows up so the difference in their lifespans is thrown into ever-sharper relief.
