In This Corner of the World (film)

In This Corner of the World
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySunao Katabuchi
Written by
Based onIn This Corner of the World
by Fumiyo Kōno
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyYūya Kumazawa
Edited byKashiko Kimura
Music byKotringo
Production
company
Distributed byTokyo Theatres
Release dates
  • October 28, 2016 (2016-10-28) (TIFF)
  • November 12, 2016 (2016-11-12) (Japan)
  • December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20) (extended version)
Running time
129 minutes (original version)
168 minutes (extended version)
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese
Budget¥250 million
(US$2.2 million)[1]
Box office¥2.5 billion
(US$22.5 million)[2]

In This Corner of the World (この世界の片隅に, Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni) is a 2016 Japanese animated wartime drama film produced by MAPPA, co-written and directed by Sunao Katabuchi,[3][4] featuring character designs by Hidenori Matsubara and music by Kotringo.[5] The film is based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Fumiyo Kōno.[6][7] It premiered in Japan on November 12, 2016.[8] Animatsu Entertainment licensed the global distribution rights of the film in June 2016.[9][10] Shout! Factory acquired the distribution rights for North America, with a U.S. theatrical release on August 11, 2017, co-released by Funimation Films.[11] An extended version of the film, titled In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the World (この世界の（さらにいくつもの）片隅に, Kono Sekai no (Sara ni Ikutsumono) Katasumi ni), premiered on December 20, 2019 and surpassed the extended 70mm cut of Final Yamato by five minutes to become one of the two longest theatrical animated films to date, tied with Chang'an.

The film is set in the 1930s–1940s in Hiroshima and Kure in Japan, roughly 10 years before and after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, but mainly in 1944–45. In the film, nature and traditional culture in Japan are clearly described and contrasted with the cruel and irredeemable scenes brought by the war. Though it is a fictional account, the official guidebook of the film claims that the episodes and background of the story are based on facts and real incidents of the lost townscape of pre-war Hiroshima damaged by the bombing, as researched by the production staff.[12]

  1. ^ "映画｢この世界の片隅に｣製作プロセスの秘密" (in Japanese). Toyo Keizai Inc. November 30, 2016. Archived from the original on May 11, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  2. ^ "In This Corner of the World (Kono sekai no katasumi ni)". Boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  3. ^ "To All The Corners Of The World Anime Film's Teaser Streamed". Anime News Network. August 1, 2015. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  4. ^ Schilling, Mark (November 29, 2016). "Japan Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts' Bows at No. 1". Variety. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  5. ^ "'In This Corner of the World' Historical Film's 1st Full Trailer Reveals Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  6. ^ "'To All The Corners Of The World' Manga Gets Anime Film". Anime News Network. August 17, 2012. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  7. ^ "Otakon to Host 'In This Corner of the World' Art Exhibit". Otakorp, Inc. Jul 22, 2014. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  8. ^ "'To All The Corners Of The World' Film Opens in November". Anime News Network. August 6, 2016. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  9. ^ "Global Rights for 'In This Corner of the World' Acquired by Animatsu". Capsule Computer Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on January 2, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  10. ^ "animatsu entertainment brings 'in this corner of the world' to annecy 2016". animatsu entertainment. Archived from the original on November 27, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
  11. ^ McNary, Dave (18 May 2017). "Japanese Animated Film 'In This Corner of the World' Scheduled for August Release". Variety. Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  12. ^ 『この世界の片隅に』劇場アニメ公式ガイドブック[203]（双葉社、2016年10月30日）, ISBN 978-4-575-31188-4 2017