To coincide with the release of the Blu-ray and DVD of the film "Melancholic," which has been screened not only in Japan but in around 20 countries around the world, a release event will be held at White Cine Quinto on the 8th floor of Shibuya Parco. The event will begin with a screening of the film "Melancholic," followed by a talk show with three people, including the production team OneGoose and cast member Yoshida Mebuki, as well as a sales event.


■Event details
Date: Friday 3rd July, after the 18:15 screening, there will be a talk and Blu-ray and DVD sales
Guests: OneGoose (Seiji Tanaka, Nobuji Minagawa, Yoshitomo Isozaki) x Yoshida Mebuki
*Guests are subject to change without notice

Venue: WHITE CINE QUINTO, 8th floor, Shibuya PARCO
https://www.cinequinto.com/white/

■How to apply for the event
Applications are now open on the various official SNS accounts for the movie Melancholic,
Twitter: After following the official account (https://twitter.com/melancholic1331), you can "like" and "retweet" the relevant post.
Instagram... After following our official account (https://www.instagram.com/melancholic.jp/), "like" and "save" the post.
Winners will be notified via DM.

Application period: 19:00, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 to 23:59, Tuesday, June 30, 2020
■ Request regarding event participation
In consideration of the safety and security of our customers and staff, we will be implementing the following infection prevention measures. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

・Seats will be spaced apart. Please sit with sufficient distance between you and other customers.
・Please be sure to wear a mask when entering. You will not be allowed to enter without a mask.
・Please cooperate with temperature checks when entering. Those with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter.
・This event may be changed or canceled at short notice without prior notice.
・We may collect personal information in advance as a measure to prevent the spread of infection. Thank you for your understanding.


■About the Blu-ray and DVD
FRAGMENT DESIGN, headed by Hiroshi Fujiwara, oversaw the package design. Sales will begin on July 3rd at 7:00 PM on the official online shop (https://melancholic.theshop.jp/). Pre-orders will also begin on June 22nd at 7:00 PM on the same online shop.

The packaging for the Blu-ray and DVD being sold this time was designed from scratch by FRAGMENT DESIGN, utilizing visuals used in the actual film to capture the multifaceted nature expressed in the film "Melancholic." Instead of the standard plastic packaging for Blu-ray and DVD, the paper packaging features an original lenticular sheet, allowing for a completely different experience.


In addition, an original sticker for the film "Melancholic," designed by FRAGMENT DESIGN, will be enclosed as a novelty item.




Movie "Melancholic"





This first-time director, making his first feature film, immediately won the Best Director award at the Tokyo International Film Festival! He also achieved another impressive feat, winning the Best New Director award at the Udine Far East Film Festival, where his work "One Cut of the Dead" won the award.

His skill in crafting this first-class youth entertainment film, which depicts the human drama of characters whose lives are dramatically changed by a sudden turn of events and incorporates a variety of genres, including drama, suspense, comedy, horror, and romance, was met with rave reviews, leading to him winning the Best Director award in the Japanese Cinema Splash section of the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival and the Best New Director award at the 21st Udine Far East Film Festival, Europe's largest Asian film festival. Along with the buzz surrounding the awards, the film also drew a tremendous response from audiences who were moved by its ever-changing storyline. Official website: https://www.uplink.co.jp/melancholic/ Official online shop for the film "Melancholic" https://melancholic.theshop.jp/







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