（Ｃ）2013 Film Partners
【Innocent Lilies】
―September 2013: Worldwide simultaneous release in theaters
and on-line!! (A total of 10 episodes via streaming)
【Introduction】
The time has rejected innocent virgins.
No place seems to be left for girls suffering from broken hearts.
But there are hands reaching out for them:
the hands of the legendary White Witch.
They say, the Witch was once a girl, deeply hurt carrying a never-ending pain.
For only the ones who know real pain can - acquire the power of witchcrafts…
TV Asahi x TOEI, the team who brought live-action movie series such as the “KAMEN RIDER” and “Power Rangers” to a big success, took on the challenge of making a long-awaited “Action-Fantasy Heroine Movie”, “Innocent Lilies”.
The scriptwriter to come up with a unique “girls witchery” story that has never been told before is Reiko Yoshida, known for blockbusters such as “K-ON!!” and “GIRLS und PANZER”. The director is a live-action fans’ favorite, Koichi Sakamoto, whose hard-core entertainment films are filled with breathtaking action scenes. The two creators known for their portrayal of the most enticing “heroines” in their own genres, anime and live-action, to work together on a project in itself is an exciting news in its own right!
Moreover, the main casts will be played by the six members of “DEMPAGUMI.inc”, a unique “geek-idol” group with the biggest potential of becoming the next hit sensation. The characters of the girls suffering from broken hearts in the story have poignant connection to their own past in real lives. “Innocent Lilies” is a miraculous story, made possible only with this perfect casting!
The story has abundant action scenes as well as variety of “moe” scenes for additional excitements. The meticulously, constructed perspective of the world brings about a “reality within unreality”. When the girls of “Innocent Lilies” succeed in changing the world, the genre of “action-fantasy heroine movie” also takes its first step into a new generation of films!!
【Staff】
◆Director: Koichi Sakamoto
◆Scriptwriter: Reiko Yoshida
◆Cast : DEMPAGUMI.inc
◆Music : Yasuhiro Misawa
◆Theme Song : DEMPAGUMI.inc
◆Production Company: TOEI TV Production
◆Produced by ： TV Asahi / TOEI
【Profiles】
Director: Koichi Sakamoto
Born 1970 in Tokyo. A Member of Alpha Stunts. He worked successfully for many years abroad and, after being an action-director, and later, director of “Power Rangers” series, he played important roles as producer and executive producer. He started working in Japan with “Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy Legend The MOVIE” (2009) and further with “KAMEN RIDER DOUBLE” (2009) and ”KAIZOKU SENTAI GOKAIGER”(2011). He was chief director of “KAMEN RIDER FOURZE” (2011) and “ZYUDEN SENTAI KYORYUGER” (2013) and showed his big talent. At the same time, he energetically kept on making new movies such as “Travelers” (2013) and “009-1 THE END OF BEGINNING” (2013).
Scriptwriter: Reiko Yoshida
She is a successful scriptwriter for live-action drama and anime genres. Her representative live-action dramas include “Office Lady’s Beauty Battle” (2000), “Scent of Jealousy” (2001), ”SATORARE” (2002), ”Time Limit Investigator 2” (2007). Her recent works, the anime “K-ON!!”(2010) and “GIRLS und PANZER” (2012) gained huge popularity among fans and the reputation for her scriptwriting is well established.
DEMPAGUMI.inc
DEMPAGUMI.inc is a Japanese idol group, composed of six girls Mirin Furukawa, Risa Aizawa, Nemu Yumemi, Eimi Naruse, Ayane Fujisaki, and Moga Mogami. The group belongs to Dear Stage, Akihabara’s most famous idol live house and bar where they perform regularly. All of the members are geeks/otaku of anime, manga, games, or costumes. The group performed at Tokyo Collection and has collaborated with leading fashion designers including Mikio Sakabe.
They attract attention overseas as well and have performed at fashion events in Jakarta and solo concerts in Taipei. Tickets for their solo concert at Zepp Tokyo were sold out. The unit released their latest single, 'Denden Passion' and ranked 6th on the Oricon record Chart. 'The group joined a new record label, MEME TOKYO, produced by TOY'S FACTORY and Mofuku-chan.
【The Story】
Newly enrolled students arrive at the “White Witch Academy”, a school for young girls to study witchcrafts.
The girls are played by Moga Mogami, Nemu Yumemi, Mirin Furukawa, Eimi Naruse, Ayane Fujisaki ――。
Each of them had their hearts broken in their lives and carry deep emotional pain in their hearts.-This is why they are here at the academy.
Senior class students led by Risa Kikuta (Risa Aizawa) assign tasks to the group of new students.
The tasks are necessary steps for them to acquire witchcrafts. And one by one, the new students become capable of using their magical power.
But there are more secrets to be disclosed by them in the “White Witch Academy”.
As they continue to practice their witchcrafts, the last challenge, the last fatal task required to become a full-fledged White Witch is about to be announced. The task is far beyond anyone’s imagination … it is…
【The Setting】
“White Witch Academy”: A place where girls suffering from emotional pains from the past come together.
The girls hope to create “A world where girls won’t get hurt”, but the only way to do so is to suffer from worse pain ever and to accept it to acquire a stronger power of witchcraft that makes you a full-fledged White Witch.
The girls continue to work on their task assignments to get their powers of witchcrafts.
Tasks become harder and harsh reality awaits them as they approach their last task. The girls were hurt, became broken hearted, overcame the desperate pains and sorrows, and now finally they are all awakened as “white witches”.
【Theatrical release ／Online distribution】
September, 2013
"Innocent Lilies" simultaneous release, in movie theaters and online in Japan and online worldwide through viki (http://www.viki.com).
viki is a global TV site powered by fans and is TV Asahi's global digital distribution partner for its popular on-air and top-rated shows.
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