MIDNIGHT EAST is set to host a special late-night edition of the Kakubarhythm Summer Festival, titled “The Last Blossom Midnight Preview,” on Sunday, September 14, at Spotify O-EAST in Tokyo. The event kicks off at midnight (24:00) and coincides with the upcoming release of the film Housenka on October 10.
The night will feature an all-standing preview screening of the film, complemented by a talk session with cero members Akihiro Takashiro, Yu Aranai, and Tsubasa Hashimoto, director Susumu Kinoshita, and music writer Ryohei Matsunaga. Music will continue throughout the evening with DJs including Takashiro, Wataru Sawabe of Skirt, Chappo’s Oto Fukuhara, Yuta Hosono, and okadada.
In addition, festival-style food stalls operated by Jiyugaoka Seinenbu and LETS will provide attendees with a summer festival atmosphere. Admission is free, though a two-drink minimum is required.
Tickets are available via lottery on LivePocket from August 20 at 18:00 until August 24 at 23:59. Meanwhile, cero’s new track “Moving StillLife,” the film’s opening theme, will be released digitally on September 5 at midnight.
The Last Blossom Midnight Preview
September 14 (Sun, Holiday) – Tokyo / Spotify O-EAST
CHARGE: Free admission (2-drink minimum required)
OPEN / START: 24:00
MOVIE: Housenka
TALK: cero (Akihiro Takashiro, Yu Aranai, Tsubasa Hashimoto), Susumu Kinoshita, Ryohei Matsunaga
DJ: Akihiro Takashiro (cero), Wataru Sawabe (Skirt), Chappo (Oto Fukuhara, Yuta Hosono), okadada
FOOD: Jiyugaoka Seinenbu “LETS”
TICKET – Advance Lottery: August 20 (Thu) 18:00 – August 24 (Sun) 23:59
URL: https://t.livepocket.jp/e/housenka
Notes:
Two drink tickets will be provided at entry.
All ticket issuance fees are the responsibility of the attendee.
Entry is in order of ticket number from opening time.
All-standing event.
Under 20s not permitted; valid photo ID required.
Maximum of 2 tickets per person.
Performers may change without prior notice.
Photography, video, or audio recording during the event is prohibited.
Event footage or photos, including audience shots, may be published.
No refunds or cancellations for personal reasons.
INFORMATION: Spotify O-EAST 03-5458-4681
Organizer: Spotify O-EAST
Planning & Production: Kakubarhythm, Erection
Promotion: Miracle Voice
Cooperation: Pony Canyon
Special Cooperation: Housenka Production Committee
© Kazuya Koremoto / Housenka Production Committee
The Last Blossom
October 10 (Fri) Nationwide Release – Shinjuku Wald 9 and other theaters
Story
“What a worthless life I’ve led.”
As Akutsu, an elderly life-sentenced prisoner, faces death in his cell, he is spoken to by Housenka, a being who can manipulate human words. Through their “conversation,” Akutsu begins to reflect on his past.
Summer, 1987. A seaside town. Akutsu, a low-level yakuza, starts living in an apartment with Nana, her young son, and Housenka, under the care of his senior, Tsutsumi. From the veranda, large fireworks can be seen. Though these days are happy, one day Akutsu suddenly needs a large sum of money. He and Tsutsumi plan to steal 300 million yen from the gang.
“Once you’ve burned your bridges, all that’s left is a chance for a big comeback.”
A story of one man’s life and love.
Cast
Kaoru Kobayashi, Junki Tozuka, Hikari Mitsushima, Miyako Miyazaki
Hiroki Yasumoto, Soma Saito, Hidesuke Murata (Torosamon), Kota Nakayama
Pierre Taki
Director & Character Design: Susumu Kinoshita
Original Story & Script: Kazuya Koremoto
Planning & Production: CLAP
Music: cero / Akihiro Takashiro, Yu Aranai, Tsubasa Hashimoto
Direction: Susumu Kinoshita, Nana Harada
Concept Art: Michinoku Touge
Layout Supervisor: Eiji Tera
Animation Directors: Yuji Hosogoe, Kazuya Miyoshi, Shuichi Shimamura
Color Design: Haruko Nobori
Art Director: Ayumu Sato
Cinematography: Takahiro Mototsubo, Ko Hoshina
Editing: Yoshiki Ushiroda
Sound Direction: Hiroshi Kasamatsu
Recording Direction: Hiroshi Shimizu
Production Producers: Kinue Ito, Ryoichiro Matsuo
Promotion: Miracle Voice
Distribution: Pony Canyon
Production Committee: Housenka Production Committee
“Moving Still Life”
September 5th (Wed.), 2012 (Fri.)
https://lnk.to/MovingStillLife
