Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Reveals New Theatergoer Bonus Featuring “ray” MV Postcards

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! has announced its fifth theatergoer bonus, a set of postcards featuring scene illustrations from the music video for “ray 超かぐや姫！Version” (“ray Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Version”). Six designs will be distributed at random from October 16. The film has now surpassed 3.3 billion yen in cumulative box office revenue, including more than 600 million yen earned during its revival screenings that began in September.

Quick Summary

- Six postcards featuring illustrations from the “ray 超かぐや姫！Version” music video will be distributed from October 16.
- The designs come from 12 illustrations shown in the introduction of the music video.
- The film had reached 1.34 million admissions and 2.7 billion yen in box office revenue by June 18.
- Revival screenings beginning September 18 have earned more than 600 million yen, pushing the total above 3.3 billion yen.
- A second postcard set using the remaining six illustrations is scheduled for distribution from October 23.

“ray” MV Illustrations Become Postcards for the First Time

The fifth admission bonus for Cosmic Princess Kaguya! will be the “ray 超かぐや姫！Version” Scene Postcard Vol. 1 set, featuring six designs distributed at random from October 16.

The postcards use six of the 12 illustrations that appear in the introduction of the music video.

Each viewer will receive one randomly selected postcard at participating theaters while supplies last.

Revival Screenings Push Total Box Office Past 3.3 Billion Yen

After its worldwide exclusive release on Netflix, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! opened in theaters on February 20 following requests from fans.

The film continued its theatrical run for approximately four months and had recorded 1.34 million admissions and 2.7 billion yen in box office revenue by the end of its initial run on June 18.

Revival screenings began on September 18 in standard format as well as MX4D, 4DX, SCREENX, ULTRA 4DX and Dolby Atmos.

The revival screenings alone have earned more than 600 million yen, bringing the film's cumulative box office total to more than 3.3 billion yen.

Kaguya and Yachiyo Tsukimi Perform “ray”

“ray 超かぐや姫！Version” is an arrangement by TAKU INOUE of BUMP OF CHICKEN's song “ray.”

The version is performed by Kaguya, voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi, and Yachiyo Tsukimi, voiced by Saori Hayami.

The music video was directed by Shingo Yamashita and depicts scenes from the characters' childhoods and events after the main story that were not shown in the film.

The video has surpassed 26 million views on the official YouTube channel.

Second Postcard Set Scheduled for October 23

The illustrations used in the music video depict the days Kaguya and Iroha spent together in a soft visual style.

After fans expressed interest in seeing the artwork turned into merchandise, six of the illustrations were selected for the first postcard set.

Vol. 2, featuring the remaining six designs, is scheduled to begin distribution on October 23.

Shingo Yamashita's First Feature-Length Directorial Work

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is the first feature-length film directed by Shingo Yamashita, who previously worked on opening sequences for anime including Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, Chainsaw Man and Urusei Yatsura.

The original animated film depicts live performances in the virtual space Tsukuyomi, a world filled with dreams and hope, as well as the bonds between girls connected through song.

FAQ

Q1. When will the new Cosmic Princess Kaguya! postcards be distributed?
A1. The first set will be distributed from October 16 at theaters screening the film, while supplies last.

Q2. How many postcard designs are included?
A2. Vol. 1 includes six designs selected from 12 illustrations featured in the introduction of the “ray 超かぐや姫！Version” music video.

Q3. How much has Cosmic Princess Kaguya! earned at the box office?
A3. The film's cumulative box office revenue has surpassed 3.3 billion yen, including more than 600 million yen from its revival screenings.

Q4. Who performs “ray 超かぐや姫！Version”?
A4. The song is performed by Kaguya, voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi, and Yachiyo Tsukimi, voiced by Saori Hayami.

Q5. When will the second postcard set be released?
A5. Vol. 2, featuring the remaining six illustrations, is scheduled for distribution from October 23.

Source : ORICON NEWS