Hal (Japanese: ハル, Hepburn: Haru) is a 2013 Japanese animated film produced by Wit Studio and directed by Ryōtarō Makihara.[1] It was released in Japan on June 8, 2013.
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| Japanese name | |||||
| Kana | ハル | ||||
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| Directed by | Ryōtarō Makihara | ||||
| Written by | Izumi Kizara | ||||
| Produced by | George Wada | ||||
| Starring | Yoshimasa Hosoya Yōko Hikasa | ||||
| Cinematography | Koji Tanaka | ||||
| Edited by | Aya Hida | ||||
| Music by | Michiru Oshima | ||||
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| Distributed by | Shochiku | ||||
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Running time | 60 minutes | ||||
| Country | Japan | ||||
| Language | Japanese | ||||
Synopsis
editThe story takes place in a technologically advanced society where robots can be programmed to behave like a human. After a tragic plane accident, a robot, known as Q01, is sent to a small Japanese town to help a person who just lost a loved one. While trying to heal the melancholic heart, the past of the couple is unearthed.
Voice cast
edit| Character | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Hal | Yoshimasa Hosoya[1] | Chris Burnett[2] |
| Kurumi | Yōko Hikasa[1] | Bryn Apprill[2] |
| Ryu | Mamoru Miyano[3] | Todd Haberkorn[2] |
| Aranami | Shinpachi Tsuji[3] | Bill Flynn |
| Tokio | Tamio Ōki[3] | Grant James |
| Tsukiko | Ako Mayama | Pam Dougherty |
| Erika | U-ko Tachibana | Juli Erickson |
| Rumiko | Yono Hikari | Linda Leonard |
| Mami | Shōko Tsuda | Laurie Steele |
| Nepalese | Ikki | Mike McFarland |
Production and release
editThe original film was revealed in the January 2013 issue of Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret magazine. Ryōtarō Makihara directed the film, with Izumi Kizara writing the film's script, and manga artist Io Sakisaka providing the original character designs. The film was released in Japan on June 8, 2013.[4] Yōko Hikasa performed the theme song "Owaranai Uta" (Unending Poem).[1]
In July 2013, Funimation announced that they had acquired rights for a North American release.[5]
Manga adaptation
editA manga adaptation by Umi Ayase was serialized in Bessatsu Margaret in 2013 and compiled into one volume.[6]
Reception
editTheron Martin of Anime News Network gave the film a B+ rating. In his review, he felt the film wasn't long enough to deliver its emotional impact but did give credit to its soft and understated score, quality artistic effort and well-cast English dub, concluding that "If you're looking for a low-key romantic tale and don't mind a big chunk of gimmickry, this one should fit the bill."[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Loo, Egan (December 12, 2012). "Near-Future Romance Anime Film Hal's Teaser Streamed". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 26, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c Loo, Egan (May 17, 2014). "Funimation Unveils Hal Anime Film's English Dub Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ^ a b c Loveridge, Lynzee (April 7, 2013). "Mamoru Miyano to Star in Sci-Fi Romance Anime Film Hal". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 7, 2012). "Strobe Edge's Sakisaka Designs Romance Anime Film Haru". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 4, 2013). "Funimation Adds Hal, Cyborg 009: Re-Cyborg Films". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (9 January 2020). "Elex Media Publishes Lovely Housemaid, HAL Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ Martin, Theron (November 29, 2014). "Hal BD+DVD - Review". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 27, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Hal at IMDb
- Hal (film) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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