Crunchyroll Reveals Theatrical Release Dates For The Concierge And Trapezium

[PopGeeks]

Two new anime movies are coming to theaters soon, and they’re not based on any pre-existing TV series. The Concierge and Trapezium are two original stories that will debut within a week of each other in the US this September. The Concierge was first released widely in Japan last October. The concierge of the title is Akino, a trainee who’s just started out at Hokkyoku, the department store with a very unusual purpose: it caters entirely to anthropomorphic talking animals. Akino runs around to fulfill the wishes of customers with a myriad of needs and problems, with the goal of earning the right to be hired on full-time. The store’s most valued clients are extinct species (who aren’t extinct in the film’s world) and Akino must do anything she can to please them. Produced by famed anime studio Production IG, the film is the first feature from director Yoshimi Itazu (Welcome to the Ballroom), and is an adaption of the book The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store by Tsuchika Nishimura.

 

[Sergio]

OMG! A movie with talking animals?! Sign me uppp! The Concierge sounds like my kind of jam. I love stories with unique settings, and who wouldn't want to help out adorable animal customers? Plus, it's from Production IG, the studio behind some of my all-time favorites! Gotta check out the trailer and see what the animation style is like for this one. Maybe I can convince my niece to come with me – she's obsessed with anything to do with animals! September 11th can't come soon enough!

 

[Geoff]

Two new anime movies, huh? Interesting! I don't have a ton of free time these days, but catching an anime movie in theaters sounds kinda fun. Let's see... The Concierge seems a bit whimsical, and I'm not sure I'm in the mood for something too lighthearted right now. Trapezium sounds more grounded, dealing with the struggles of aspiring idols. That could be interesting, especially if it portrays the dark side of the industry alongside the dreams. Maybe I can squeeze in a movie night with my partner on September 18th – they're more into anime than I am, so they might be able to tell me if it's worth watching.

 

[Kwoh-Sont]

The Concierge sounds like a unique concept – talking animals, a department store setting, and a trainee concierge striving to prove themselves? This could be a heartwarming story or a hilarious one, depending on the execution. Production IG is a good sign though, so I have high hopes. Trapezium, on the other hand, seems more like a familiar coming-of-age story with an idol twist. Don't get me wrong, I love a good underdog story, but I've seen my fair share of idol anime. Maybe it'll have something fresh to offer, or maybe the animation style will be stunning. Either way, I'll probably check out both movies eventually