The highly-anticipated animated film Human Lost finally hit Japanese cinemas on November 29. Several of the staff and cast appeared at the film’s premiere event held in Tokyo, including Mamoru Miyano (Yozo Oba), Fuminori Kizaki (director), and Tow Ubukata (screenwriter). They discussed how they reconstructed Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel Ningen Shikkaku which the film is based on.

Miyano, who was clad in an all-black suit, began the talk, saying: “I’m very glad that we can celebrate the first day of release here in Japan.” Kizaki and Ubukata followed with their greetings.

Human Lost is a retelling of Osamu Dazai’s dark hero action and sci-fi novel. When it comes to adaptations, people already expect there to be major changes carried out from the original. But the film’s director Kizaki had something to say about that. “We made sure not to stray away from the original work laid down by Dazai.”

Ubukata followed this up: “Those of you who have read the original may think completely differently, but we kept in mind not to ruin the relationships between [the character] Yozo Oba and the people around him when making the film.” Miyano said: “I was taken aback when I heard about the plans for the film, like, whose idea was it to make this a hero story?” Ubukata laughed and followed with: “I really thought it was crazy when I first heard about it.”

Kizaki also said: “It’s such an immense piece of literature, so it was easy to construct Oba’s personality.”

Talking about what he likes about the film, Miyano said: “The action is amazing, and I think that comes from it being the heart of the film” He continues: “I’m the only voice actor here today, but the entire cast is incredibly talented. Everyone plays their roles with everything they’ve got. Jun Fukuyama really goes all out <laughs>.”

He also commented on the animation industry, saying that he felt this film “has widened the possibilities of animation.” He continues: “I too poured my spirit into my role so that viewers will feel many things.”

 Human Lost animated film is based on Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human). It was directed by Fuminori Kizaki (Afro Samurai) at Polygon Pictures with Yūsuke Kozaki (Speed Grapher, Bubuki Buranki) acting as supervisor and Tow Ubukata (Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Psycho-Pass 2) as screenwriter.

Human Lost‘s story is set in 2036. A breakthrough in medical science has led to the creation of nanomachines, and the S.H.E.L.L. system that controls them, which ensures humans are free from disease and injury and extends their lifespan to 120. But this ultimate social system has warped the Japanese nation in a number of ways, whether it be economical disparities, serious environmental pollution, or the “Human Lost” phenomenon that malforms people disconnected from the S.H.E.L.L. network.

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Human Lost is right around the corner, with a release date in Japan of November 29, 2019. The animated film is based on Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human). It is being directed by Fuminori Kizaki (Afro Samurai) directing the film with Yūsuke Kozaki (Speed Grapher, Bubuki Buranki) acting as supervisor and Tow Ubukata (Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Psycho-Pass 2) storyboarding.

At Japanese theatres, three postcards will be handed out over the course of three weeks respectively. Each one has a QR code on it which when scanned gives you access to audio dramas for three of the characters. This offers more insight into the story which won’t be covered in the film. Also, on December 5, you can delve deeper into the film with a special experience at Shinjuku LOFT Plus One, so don’t miss out. Full details on everything below.

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A new trailer has dropped for the upcoming animated film Human Lost which is set for release on November 29.

The trailer shines more lights on the film’s story and setting, including showing what Japan would be like if it were still in the Showa Period, specifically the 111th year.

Fuminori Kizaki is directing the film, and so additionally, to promote the film, the director’s cut of the Afro Samurai film and Bayonetta Bloody Fate filmーboth of which he directed and storyboardedーas well as the TV anime series Speed Grapher, which featured character designs by Yūsuke Kozaki who is also working on Human Lost, will be made available to watch for free for a limited time on Yahoo’s streaming service GYAO!.

Human Lost‘s story is set in 2036. A breakthrough in medical science has led to the creation of nanomachines, and the S.H.E.L.L. system that controls them, which ensures humans are free from disease and injury and extends their lifespan to 120. But this ultimate social system has warped the Japanese nation in a number of ways, whether it be economical disparities, serious environmental pollution, or the “Human Lost” phenomenon that malforms people disconnected from the S.H.E.L.L. network.

The film is being directed by Fuminori Kizaki and Katsuyuki Motohiro at Polygon Pictures with screenwriting from Tow Ubukata.

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The upcoming animated film Human Lost, to be released on November 29, is set to tie-up with various locations across Tokyo, including Shinjuku Golden Gai, the Rinkai Line, Shibuya Niku Yokocho, and the manga cafe Manboo, as well as establishments like the Japan Library Association.

Shinjuku Golden Gai is the first area to be hit by the tie-up and it will run until December 8. Multiple bars and eateries around this famous area of Shinjuku will sell “Human Lost Highballs,” and if you say the film’s Japanese title “Ningen Shikkaku!” at the entrance to certain places you’ll receive a free Shinjuku Golden Gai x Human Lost coaster.

The Rinkai Lineーone of Tokyo’s railway lines which connects the city centre to Aomi and Odaibaーis holding a Twitter campaign. If you take a train along the like to Tokyo Teleport, you’ll find a life-sized sticker of the characters at the station. Take a picture with it and post it on Twitter with the Japanese hashtag #ヒューマンロスト目撃情報 (“Human Lost Eyewitness Info”) for a chance to win an exclusive signed press sheet which won’t be available for general sale, another press sheet, tickets to see the movie in Japan, and a movie poster. This campaign is running until December 15.

Niku Yokocho, or “Meat Alley,” is an indoor bazaar in Shibuya of delicious meat eateries. It’s now holding an Instagram campaign which began today and will run until December 8. Take a picture of yourself inside Niku Yokocho and post on Instagram after tagging @shibuya.nikuyokocho and including the Japanese hashtags #渋谷肉横丁 (“Shibuya Niku Yokocho”) and #ヒューマンロスト肉祭り (“Human Lost Meat Festival”) for a chance to win an exclusive signed press sheet which won’t be available for general sale, another press sheet, a movie poster, and more.

The Japan Library Association has created a poster in collaboration with the film which is being handed out at public libraries across Japan until December 15. And at Jiyu Kukan, an internet cafe chain in Japan, you need to fill out a form on their website for a chance to win that signed press sheet, movie tickets and more. Finally, if you head to the manga cafe Manboo and access the campaign banner from one of the PCs at the cafe, you can choose a present to sign up to win.

Human Lost‘s story is set in 2036. A breakthrough in medical science has led to the creation of nanomachines, and the S.H.E.L.L. system that controls them, which ensures humans are free from disease and injury and extends their lifespan to 120. But this ultimate social system has warped the Japanese nation in a number of ways, whether it be economical disparities, serious environmental pollution, or the “Human Lost” phenomenon that malforms people disconnected from the S.H.E.L.L. network.

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The animated film Human Lost was screened at the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival on November 2. Kana Hanazawa, who voices Yoshiko Hiiragi, as well as the film’s director Fuminori Kizaki and writer Tow Ubukata made an appearance at the red carpet opening the day before where they shed some light on the making of the film as well as unveiled a new key visual.

Human Lost is an adaptation of Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human). The 3DCG film was animated at Polygon Pictures. Its story is set in 2036. A breakthrough in medical science has led to the creation of nanomachines, and the S.H.E.L.L. system that controls them, which ensures humans are free from disease and injury and extends their lifespan to 120. But this ultimate social system has warped the Japanese nation in a number of ways, whether it be economical disparities, serious environmental pollution, or the “Human Lost” phenomenon that malforms people disconnected from the S.H.E.L.L. network.

This was the staff’s first public appearance in Japan, the first having taken place in North America where the film premiered on October 22, 2019. Kana Hanazawa, who studied Japanese Language and Literature at university, explained how she was already a fan of the original work: “I was so happy to be involved at this point in time. I couldn’t imagine how [the film] would turn out. I was so excited to see how it would be done.”

Fuminori Kizaki also commented: “I thought it was interesting and was captivated by the idea of combining classical literature with sci-fi.” He continued, “I thought to myself I mustn’t be a difficult person to get along with, but when I heard [Tow] Ubukata was on board, I thought something might happen,” ending with a chuckle.

Ubukata responded with a smirk, saying, “He was such hard work I can’t bring myself to remember.” He went on to highlight two points with regards to conceiving the story: “First of all, we went down the sci-fi route because of the title, Human Lost. This is a world where all of humanity are no longer human. Secondly, by having a world without death, we have a story that in turn highlights the notion of death.”

Human Lost is a complete reconstruction of Daizai’s Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human), and there is so much so be taken from that title alone. The three of them were asked what stands out most to them in the film. Hanazawa said, “The fear of old people.” Kizaki said, “In terms of perspectives, the parts that about Japan that are ‘bizarre’ to foreigners.” Ubukata said, “The bike scene which is an homage to AKIRA.”

At the end of the talk, the above-pictured new key visual was showcased on the screen.

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Last week, an animated music video was released for the main theme song of the upcoming original anime film Human Lost. The song was written by m-flo and features vocals from Colombian Grammy Award-winning artist J Balvin.

It has since amassed over 200k views on YouTube, and has garnered worldwide attention, with fans praising the triple, no-borders collaboration between m-flo, J Balvin and the animated film.

The music video ranked at No. 2 on the iTunes Store, while the song made it into various Spotify playlists around the world, including New Music Friday in Asia, New Music Friday Latin in Latin America, and Tokyo Super Hits in Japan. The video has also made it onto TV in Columbia, which is the home country of J Balvin and m-flo’s own LISA. Rolling Stone described Balvin as having “made a name for himself by transcending borders, both of the national and musical variety.”

The music video was animated by internationally-acclaimed and award-winning animators Polygon Pictures, Inc and OLM Digital. The character design work for J. Balvin’s animated character was created by Yūsuke Kozaki.

Scenes of m-flo and J.Balvin are woven together with highlight scenes from the anime film Human Lost. The original animated feature film will be released in Japan on November 29, 2019. The film will be screened in the US ahead of the Japanese release on October 22 and 23 with the subtitled version rolling out on October 22 and the dubbed version on October 23.  which will hit US theatres on October 22, 2019.

J Balvin is one of the world’s top artists with over 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify and more than 30 million Instagram followers. He has also performed with other global superstars including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. The song was released simultaneously worldwide on October 11.

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m-flo has just dropped a brand new music video featuring Grammy Award-winning artist J.Balvin. The music video for m-flo’s dynamic collaboration song HUMAN LOST feat. J. Balvin will be unveiled to the public on October 11 at 12am. It is expected to follow in the footsteps of its globally inspiring creators to become a worldwide sensation.

HUMAN LOST feat. J. Balvin/m-flo Music Video (Viewable from October 11 at 12am)

The entire music video was animated by world famous award-winning animators Polygon Pictures, Inc and OLM Digital. The outstanding character design work for J. Balvin’s animated character was created by Yūsuke Kozaki. 

Scenes of m-flo and J.Balvin have been woven together with highlight scenes from the acclaimed anime film Human Lost, which was released in Japan in July and will be released in Europe and the US in 2020 and features famous voice actor Mamoru Miyano. This video is packed with intense scenes that will make your heart thud. 

The song is a collaboration between the hit anime film Human Lost and the no.1 Latin urban music superstar J. Balvin. He is one of the world’s top artists with over 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify and more than 30 million Instagram followers. He has also performed with other global superstars including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Along with the release of the video, the song will also be released worldwide simultaneously and is expected to become a sensation in countries all over the world.

Human Lost is an upcoming animated film adaptation of Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human). It is being directed by Fuminori Kizaki and Katsuyuki Motohiro at Polygon Pictures with screenwriting from Tow Ubukata.

It has been announced that the original animated feature film will be released in Japan on November 29, 2019. The film will be screened in the US ahead of the Japanese release. It will be screened in theatres in the US on October 22 and 23 with the subtitled version will begin rolling out on October 22 and the dubbed version on October 23. It will also hit other countries worldwide throughout October and November.

In line with the announcement, a new visual and trailer have been released. Ticket pre-orders to see the film in Japanese theatres will also open on September 20.

Those who book a ticket will receive one of four possible metallic stickers which have voice recordings by the voice actors who play the characters. The film will premiere at the 2019 Tokyo International Film Festival on October 28.

The newly-released visual was created by the film’s character designer Yūsuke Kozaki. It features the main character Yozo Oba with many “white hands” around him. One half of his face seems as if it is being eroded away by something.

The film’s story is set in 2036. A breakthrough in medical science has led to the creation of nanomachines, and the S.H.E.L.L. system that controls them, which ensures humans are free from disease and injury and extends their lifespan to 120. But this ultimate social system has warped the Japanese nation in a number of ways, whether it be economical disparities, serious environmental pollution, or the “Human Lost” phenomenon that malforms people disconnected from the S.H.E.L.L. network.

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The new action-packed trailer shows Yozo Oba swallowed into the pits of despair as he turns into a “demon.” Will the S.H.E.L.L. system and the humans whose lives it extends be a success or a failure?

Further details on the film’s appearance at the 2019 Tokyo International Film Festival are to be announced in the near future.

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Human Lost is an upcoming animated film adaptation of Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human). It is set for worldwide release in 2019, which would mark Dazai’s 110th birthday were he alive today.

The film was screened at Anime Expo 2019 in Los Angeles, which is running July 4-7, where music unit m-flo made a surprise appearance to announce that they are in charge of the film’s main theme HUMAN LOST. They also revealed that the song will feature Grammy-nominated international reggaeton singer J Balvin.

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The above new teaser for the film was also released featuring the first preview of the song.

The film’s soundtrack will be composed by Yugo Kanno (Psycho-Pass anime & live-action) while the sound director will be Yoshikazu Iwanami (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse).

The m-flo members commented about their tie-up with the film. LISA spoke about the main theme, saying: “When it came to writing the melody for our part of this song, I had quite a few birth pangs, which is rare for me. Even though we were under the usual skies of Guam where we always go to record, I hit a hard wall, to the point that I escaped for a few weeks at ☆Taku’s request [laughs]. I felt a huge energy in his track and inside that power, speed, and a gentleness and effortlessness. Just by listening to his track I felt a spirit inside all of those emotions and tried to convey them through the melody, lyrics, and vocals. The song is like a roller coaster of emotions!”

VERBAL commented on the film itself: “Human Lost has a very dark and moving story based on something that could actually happen to society in the future. It was great momentum when recording the song.”

Taku Takahashi left a comment for fans looking forward to the film: “Anime is form of art that disputes in the real world. I am so grateful to be part of such a film. We’re mixing the sound in a way that it is three-dimensional so it can be enjoyed at the cinema, so be sure you go to see it!”

The film’s story is set in 2036. A breakthrough in medical science has led to the creation of nanomachines, and the S.H.E.L.L. system that controls them, which ensures humans are free from disease and injury and extends their lifespan to 120. But this ultimate social system has warped the Japanese nation in a number of ways, whether it be economical disparities, serious environmental pollution, or the “Human Lost” phenomenon that malforms people disconnected from the S.H.E.L.L. network.

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Human Lost is the dynamic animated film adaptation of the sensational masterpiece Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human) which was written by Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai in 1948. The film shows us the story of a man’s life that turns to utter ruins. The philosophical viewpoints of life and death of this timeless literary masterpiece linger intensely even to this day. A group of Japan’s top creators that have captured the adoration of the entire world have reconstructed this piece into the animated film Human Lost. This is set for worldwide release in 2019, which would mark Dazai’s 110th birthday were he alive today.

There will be a screening of the film in Los Angeles at Anime Expo 2019, which is the world’s largest anime event. The film’s director Fuminori Kizaki and Mamoru Miyano, the voice actor for the main character Yozo Obaba, will be taking to the podium for a talk show, where they will provide an interesting insight to the film. As Human Lost continues to tease the interest of countries all over the world, expectations for the film’s success continue to rise.

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Human Lost is an upcoming animated film adaptation of Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human). It is set for worldwide release in 2019, which would mark Dazai’s 110th birthday were he alive today.

A new film clip has been released revealing that Japanese actor Takahiro Sakurai (Osomatsu in Osomatsu-san; Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass) will play the character Masao Horiki, a mysterious man who spreads rumours about drugs in Ichi Roku,a poverty-stricken area in the film.

A retweet campaign has also been launched on the official Human Lostthis tweet Twitter page. Those who follow the account and retweet will be entered for a chance to win a signed card with a quote from Masao Horiki on it.

Takahiro Sakurai answered the following questions regarding his role as Masao Horiki.

Q1. What are your thoughts on your character Masao Horiki?

“There’s still a waft of the original character in there but he has been interpreted differently. I believe he’s an important character who casts a shadow over the film. He’s ordinary but also a man with a lot of mysterious.”

Q2. Please leave a comment for all fans who are looking forward to seeing the film.

“It has an original design but it connected at a fundamental level [to the original]. Osamu Dazai is an incredible author. Human Lost is born again with a new sense of values and artistry! Please look forward to its release!”

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Human Lost is an upcoming animated film adaptation of Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human). It is set for worldwide release in 2019, which would mark Dazai’s 110th birthday were he alive today.

A new trailer has been released showcasing the characters Madam and Tsuneko.

Madam & Tsuneko Character Trailer

Madam is voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro, the owner of the bar Melos, while Haruka Chisuga voices Tsuneko, a hostess at the bar.

Miyuki Sawashiro has lent her voice to such characters as Fujiko Mine from Lupin the Third, Sinon from Sword Art Online and Suruga Kanbaru from the Monogatari series.

Haruka Chisuga is a singer and voice actress. She is known for having won the Miss Macross 30th contest which was held to celebrate the singing idol and mecha series Super Dimension Fortress Macross.

The official Human Lost Twitter page is also now running a retweet campaign in Japan in which fans can receive a signed paper set featuring lines from either character. Details in the Information section below.

Miyuki Sawashiro (Madam) Q&A

Q. Tell us your thoughts on your character Madam.

“Her role is to watch [protagonist Yoko] Oba closely, to watch him intently with her heart so she doesn’t overlook anything. That’s the kind of woman I found her to be.”

Q. Please leave a comment for all fans who are looking forward to seeing the film.

“The style of the script is different from usual. We had prescoring, and the content [of the film] is nothing short of challenging. My memories of it make me feel weak at the knees […] and it’s because of that that I’m very much looking forward to the finished piece. Whether it’s one person or a lot of people, I hope we can all witness the moment that this mysterious… “thing” is born.

Haruka Chisuga (Tsuneko) Q&A

Q. Tell us your thoughts on your character Madam.

“Tsuneko was always thinking of attracting the interest of Oba, but I think there’s an air of despair there somewhere. One thing that I have been thinking about since we finished the dubbing is, ‘In this world where you have been promised sound health forever, what on earth is on Tsuneko’s mind?'”

Q. Please leave a comment for all fans who are looking forward to seeing the film.

“Human Lost is dark and heavy. When I came into contact with this work I felt that feeling of speed you get in sci-fi entertainment. It’s a very strange feeling. I’m also very much looking forward to experiencing this entirely new film in the cinema. Definitely go and see yourselves too!”

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