Live-Action Film 'Ano Hoshi ga Furu Oka de, Kimi to Mata Deaitai.' Announced! Tie-in Book Campaigns and Novelization Release Confirmed!
Starts Publishing has announced a promotional campaign for the film 'Ano Hoshi ga Furu Oka de, Kimi to Mata Deaitai.', featuring movie-tie-in covers for related books and the release of a novelization by Natsue Shiomi on June 17th. This film is the conclusion to the hit 'Ano Hana ga Saku Oka de, Kimi to Mata Deaetara.', set seven years after the original story.
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Starts Publishing Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Keiji Sekine) will launch a bookstore campaign for works related to the original novel 'Ano Hoshi ga Furu Oka de, Kimi to Mata Deaitai.' in conjunction with its live-action film adaptation. This work serves as the sequel and conclusion to the 2023 hit film 'Ano Hana ga Saku Oka de, Kimi to Mata Deaetara.' In addition to movie-tie-in covers appearing on related books starting in mid-June, a novelization by the original author, Natsue Shiomi, will be released on Wednesday, June 17th.
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To coincide with the film's release, the 'Ano Hoshi/Ano Hana' series will be reprinted with new covers. The Starts Publishing Bunko editions will feature cover-sized bands, while the tankobon and Noichigo Junior Bunko editions will use movie visuals. These special editions will be available in bookstores starting in mid-June.
A novelization that reconstructs the film's world into a novel format will also be released. It provides a deeper look into the characters' inner thoughts and backgrounds that cannot be fully captured on screen, allowing readers to enjoy the story more deeply.
To commemorate the film release and book campaign, an event is planned at a location in Tokyo. Details will be announced later on the novel submission site 'Novema!'
(Details regarding original synopses and book information omitted)
To coincide with the film's release, the 'Ano Hoshi/Ano Hana' series will be reprinted with new covers. The Starts Publishing Bunko editions will feature cover-sized bands, while the tankobon and Noichigo Junior Bunko editions will use movie visuals. These special editions will be available in bookstores starting in mid-June.
A novelization that reconstructs the film's world into a novel format will also be released. It provides a deeper look into the characters' inner thoughts and backgrounds that cannot be fully captured on screen, allowing readers to enjoy the story more deeply.
To commemorate the film release and book campaign, an event is planned at a location in Tokyo. Details will be announced later on the novel submission site 'Novema!'
FAQ
Will this movie be released in Taiwan?
The current information is limited to the Japanese market, but given the success of the previous film, a release or translation in Taiwan is a possibility.