Pompo: The Cinéphile (film)

Pompo: The Cinéphile (Japanese: 映画大好きポンポさん, romanized: Eiga daisuki Pompo-san) is a 2021 Japanese animated comedy-drama film written and directed by Takayuki Hirao.[2] It is based on the manga series of the same name by Shogo Sugitani.[3] It stars the voices of Yoshimi Ohara, Hiroya Shimizu and Ai Kakuma accompanied by Akio Otsuka, Ryuichi Kijima and Rinka Otani.[4]

Pompo: The Cinéphile
USA Theatrical release poster
Directed byTakayuki Hirao
Written byTakayuki Hirao
Based onPompo: The Cinéphile by Shogo Sugitani
Produced byRyoichiro Matsuo
Kosuke Arai
Yoshinori Hasegawa
Tomohiko Iwase
Motoko Kaneiwa
StarringYoshimi Ohara
Hiroya Shimizu
Ai Kakuma
Akio Otsuka
Ryuichi Kijima
Rinka Otani
CinematographyKô Hoshina
Masashi Uoyama
Edited byTsuyoshi Imai
Music byKenta Matsukuma
Production
company
CLAP Animation Studio
Distributed byGKIDS
Release dates
June 4, 2021
April 29, 2022 (Limited)
June 28, 2022 (Digital)
July 12, 2022 (Blu-ray/DVD)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese
Box office¥200,000,000 ($1.8 million)[1]

Synopsis

Gene wants to shoot his own movie, but never gets anything done because he thinks he's useless settling for being a production assistant for the talented film producer Pompo. However, one day Gene finds a script for a new movie written by Pompo. He is sure that it will become a great success; however, the director is Gene, who only shoots commercials and whose lead actress, chosen by Pompo, is a newbie to acting. Filming, despite its ups and downs, is about to start.[4]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[5][6]

Release

Japan

Initially, its theatrical release was scheduled for some time in 2020[7] to later announce that it will be released on March 19, 2021.[8] However, the film was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Finally, it was released on June 4, 2021 in Japanese theaters.[10]

International

Pompo: The Cinéphile had a limited theatrical release in the US on April 29, 2022 after GKIDS acquired the distribution rights.[11][12]

Home media

Pompo: The Cinéphile was released digitally on June 28, 2022, followed by a Blu-ray/DVD combo release on July 12 of the same year.[13][14]

Reception

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[15] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave the film a score of 61 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[16]

Accolades
Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 Fantasy Film Festival Satoshi Kon Award - Best Animated Feature Film Pompo: The Cinéphile Nominated [17]
2022 Annie Awards Best Animated Feature – Independent Nominated [18]
2023 Anime Trending Awards Anime movie of the year Nominated [19]
Chlotrudis Awards Buried Treasure Nominated [20]

References
  1. Grobar, Matt (2021-09-16). "'Pompo The Cinephile': Gkids Acquires North American Rights To Takayuki Hirao Anime Pic". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  2. "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Reveals More Staff, Visual, 2020 Opening". Anime News Network. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  3. "Pompo: The Cinéphile Manga Has Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  4. "Release date, key visuals, and special news of the movie "Pompo: The Cinéphile" have been announced! Casts, including Kohara Konomi as Joelle Davidovich "Pompo" Pomponett, have been announced | Anime Anime Global". 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  5. "劇場アニメ「映画大好きポンポさん」3月19日公開！キャストに清水尋也、小原好美ら（コメントあり / 動画あり）". コミックナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  6. "「映画大好きポンポさん」木島隆一が演じるオリジナルキャラ、新PVで披露". アニメハック (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  7. "劇場版「映画大好きポンポさん」、「SAO」キャラデザの足立慎吾描き下ろしビジュアル公開！". アニメ！アニメ！ (in Japanese). 2020-02-28. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  8. "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, More Staff, March 19 Debut". Anime News Network. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  9. "劇場アニメ「映画大好きポンポさん」6月4日に公開延期". コミックナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  10. "【公開延期のお知らせ】2021年3月19日（金）に公開を予定しておりました 『映画大好きポンポさん』 は、昨今のコロナウィルス感染症 (COVID-19) 感染拡大の影響を鑑み、より多くのお客様にご鑑賞いただける環境を目指すべく、2021年6月4日（金）への公開延期を決定いたしましたことをお知らせ致します". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  11. "GKIDS Screens Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film in U.S. Theaters in April". Anime News Network. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  12. "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Screens in N. America in 2022". Anime News Network. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  13. "GKIDS Releases Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film on Home Video on July 12, Digitally on June 28". Anime News Network. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  14. "Crunchyroll - Pompo the Cinephile Anime Film Dated for Digital and Blu-ray". 2022-05-31. Archived from the original on 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2023-07-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  15. "Pompo the Cinephile - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. 2022-04-27. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  16. Pompo the Cinephile, retrieved 2023-07-08
  17. Lang, Jamie (2021-08-26). "'Voice of Silence,' 'All the Moons' Top 2021 Fantasia Film Festival Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  18. "'Raya And The Last Dragon' and 'Belle' among Annie nominees". Screen. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  19. "Official Winners - 9th Anime Trending Awards". anitrendz.com. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  20. "2023, 29th Annual Awards". Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
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