is a 2014 Japanese animated

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directed by Yuichiro Yano, with Ryūichi Kimura as chief director and written by Yōichi Katō; the film is based on an anime television series with a same name by

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, it focuses on Ichigo Hoshimiya and her friends preparing for "Ichigo Hoshimiya Super Live" event. The film stars the voices of

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, Yūna Mimura,

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. It was released in Japan on December 13, 2014.

Plot

After performance at a live concert goes successful, the school headmistress, Orihime asks Ichigo and her friends backstage to hold a special live event: "Ichigo Hoshimiya Super Live". After the press conference, Akari decides that she wants to help Ichigo and the others for the event. Ichigo asks Naoto to write a song for her, but declines and suggest Kanon, a local singer and songwriter. Kanon agrees, and briefly bonds with the girls with a supreme strawberry parfait. Later that night, Ichigo receives a message from Mizuki to meet her at a stadium, who surprisingly tells her that she'll stop being an idol. While disappointed, the girls continue to plan the event with help from others. As the three are practicing, Kanon comes and tells them that the song is ready. As Ichigo realizes that the song shouldn't be just for the fans, she hopes that it'll convince Mizuki to continue being an idol. During the performance, Ichigo's crystal mic gets stolen by Swallow Thieves, which Shion helps it get it back in time. While Kaede, Sakura and Yurika manages to get the premium cards back in time, Akari also brings Mizuki in time, after searching for her in fourteen places. During Ichigo's performance, Akari tells Mizuki to join the performance, but she asks Akari to join with her. After the event, Mizuki tells Ichigo that she'll continue being an idol, and as a thank you gift, Ichigo gives Akari her crystal mic.

Voice cast

as Ichigo Hoshimiya *

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as Ran Shibuki *

as Aoi Kiriya *

as Akari Ōzora *

as Mizuki Kanazaki *

as Sakura Kitaōji *Yuna Mimura as Kaede Ichinose *

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as Sumire Hikami *

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as Hinaki Shinjō *

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as Naoto Suzukawa *Ayumi Fujimura as Kanon *Kaya Matsutani as Headmistress Orihime Mitsuishi * Makoto Yasumura as Johnny Bepp

Production

In February 2014, it was announced that a first film for the ''

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'' series was in development, with an original story focusing on the main three characters: Ichigo, Aoi and Ran.

Release

The film was released in theaters in Japan on December 13, 2014.

Reception

Box office

The film opened at number 5 out of top 10 in the Japanese box office in its opening weekend, and ranked number 1 on viewer statisfaction ratings on its first day.

Notes

References

External links

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