Mohsin Lag
Here is a sneak peek into the newly announced anime movie i☆Ris the Movie Full Energy!! – set to hit theaters in 2024 has just been revealed. The teaser visual, showcased during their Anime NYC 2023 live stage, captures a special moment between i☆Ris and their devoted fans.
But here’s the mystery – who or what is the adorable “surprised expression” creature lurking in the visuals?
This animated illustration, taken from their recent “Live Tour 2023 Tokyo” concert, paints a vibrant picture of unity between i☆Ris and their fans in the movie’s storyline. Reminiscent of a memorable moment during their live performance, where i☆Ris and fans huddled in a circle before the show, the teaser visual brings to life the shared excitement for the upcoming anime film.
i☆Ris is a unique group that combines voice acting and idol performances, managed jointly by Avex Group and 81 Produce. Formed in July 2012 through the “Anime Song Vocal Audition,” the six members made their CD debut with the ending theme song “Color” for the anime “Battle Spirits Sword Eyes” in November of the same year. Since July 2014, all members have been main cast members in the TV anime “Pripara,” handling a total of eight opening theme songs. Their journey includes the release of their first album, “We are i☆Ris!!!” in April 2015, along with a successful five-city tour.
The group has achieved notable milestones, winning the singing award at the 10th Seiyu Awards in March 2016 and holding a 4th-anniversary live performance at Nippon Budokan in November of the same year. With hit singles like “Ultimate ☆ MAGIC” and “FANTASTIC ILLUSION” used as opening themes for the popular TV anime Kenja No Mago, i☆Ris marked their 10th-anniversary year with a sold-out one-man live at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall in November 2019. In 2024, they will be releasing “i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!! -,” an anime film announced during their 10th-anniversary live show at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, showcasing their continuous evolution and success in the entertainment world.
