It has been announced that the famous book of Lewis Carroll“Alice in Wonderland (Fushigi no Kuni no Alice)”, will be brought to the cinema for the first time as an animated film in Japan. Titled “Fushigi no Kuni from Alice to -Dive in Wonderland-“, the work will be released on August 29 in theaters.
In this new adaptation, the protagonist will not be Alice, but Lise, a young woman from the modern era who accidentally ends up in Wonderland. There he meets Alicia, starting an adventure that promises charm, reflection and fun. The cast includes Nanoka Hara as Lise and child actress Maika Pugh as Alicia.
The press release included comments from members of the production:
- Nanoka Hara (Lise): It was a pleasant surprise to be selected again for a voice-over role. Although my nerves were with me during the recording, I enjoyed every moment and was deeply moved to be part of this beautiful project. I think Lise is a character that many will be able to identify with and I hope this film touches the hearts of children and adults alike.
- Maika Pugh (Alice): When I found out I would be playing Alice, I couldn’t contain my excitement. Alicia is a character full of life and energy, and I enjoyed exploring different shades of her personality during filming. This is a film to share with family or friends, both for those who know the story and for those who will enter this world for the first time.
- Toshiya Shinohara (Director): Walking alongside characters and worlds that fascinate us can be an unforgettable experience. I hope this film is an adventure that leaves its mark on those who see it, inspiring them to look at the world from new perspectives.
- Yuko Kakihara (Screenwriter): While writing the script, I found myself wondering over and over why Alice continues to be so loved across the ages. I hope this film is a warm and light refuge, like sharing a cup of tea with friends, and that the audience leaves the theater with a smile
Production team
- Toshiya_Shinohara (Another, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Kuroshitsuji) is in charge of directing the feature film at the studios PAWORKS.
- Yuuko_Kakihara (Orange, Hataraku Saibou, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) is in charge of writing and supervising the scripts.
Synopsis of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is one of the best-known fantastic stories in the world of literature, because in it the English logician-mathematician and writer: Lewis Carroll, created a unique world, full of incredible creatures and fantastic characters that For more than a century they have captivated children and adults, who have decided to accompany the innocent and curious Alice on her incredible adventures. Likewise, this work presents Carroll’s criticism of the norms of the rigid Vitorian society, since in it you can clearly see a girl who must get ahead alone, away from the strict educational norms; Thus, with this work, the author shows girls and boys as socially capable and independent members, discovering at the same time the selfishness, fears and violence of adults.
Fountain: Comic Natalie
(c)「不思議の国でアリスと」製作委員会
