is a 2021 Japanese animated film produced by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Seiji Mizushima and Shinya Watada. It premiered in Japanese theaters in December 2021.
Cast +CharacterVoiced byHiwa NatsunagiHaruka FukuharaRyōta SuzukakeDean FujiokaKazuto TairaYuki YamadaKanna KamakuraKaren MiyamaRanko TakigawaMiu TomitaOhana Ka'aihueKaori MaedaShion ShirasawaEmiri SuyamaMariSaori Hayami
Production and release The film was first revealed in November 2020 as part of the "Zutto Ōen Project 2011 + 10...", commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. It was produced by Bandai Namco Pictures, directed by Seiji Mizushima (chief director) and Shinya Watada, and written by Reiko Yoshida. Character designs are provided by Hiroko Yaguchi, while Michiru Ōshima is composing the film's music. The film was originally scheduled to premiere in Japan in early Q3 2021. However, the film's release was delayed to December 3, 2021. It was exhibited in the Japanese Animation section at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival, which was held from October 30 to November 8, 2021, and was pre-screened on November 6.
Crunchyroll released the film outside of Japan on May 11, 2023.
Manga adaptation A manga adaptation, written and illustrated by Mine Shito, was serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive from January 27 to October 27, 2021. It was compiled in two volumes, which were both released on November 22 of the same year.
Reception Richard Eisenbeis of Anime News Network described Hula Fulla Dance as a decent coming-of-age film with a solid message about problem-solving as a group instead of trying to bear them alone.
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External links Official website