The upcoming film adaptation of Ryo Wada’s debut 2007 novel, “Nobō no Shiro” (English title: The Floating Castle), was originally supposed to be released in Japan on September 17, 2011, but was delayed after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Today a new date was announced: November 2, 2012.
Additionally, it’s been revealed that the rock band Elephant Kashimashi will be providing the film’s theme, a brand new song made in time for the 30th anniversary of their forming.
“The Floating Castle” will mark the first starring film role for Mansai Nomura since 2003’s Onmyoji 2. He’ll be portraying historical figure Narita Nagachika, the beloved keeper of Oshi Castle who led 500 guards to defend against 20,000 invading troops sent by the powerful daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi in an attempt to unify Japan under one rule.
The plot is actually the main reason the it was pushed back. It was felt that releasing a film...
Additionally, it’s been revealed that the rock band Elephant Kashimashi will be providing the film’s theme, a brand new song made in time for the 30th anniversary of their forming.
“The Floating Castle” will mark the first starring film role for Mansai Nomura since 2003’s Onmyoji 2. He’ll be portraying historical figure Narita Nagachika, the beloved keeper of Oshi Castle who led 500 guards to defend against 20,000 invading troops sent by the powerful daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi in an attempt to unify Japan under one rule.
The plot is actually the main reason the it was pushed back. It was felt that releasing a film...
- 5/8/2012
- Nippon Cinema
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