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Promare

Promare(Japanese:プロメア,Hepburn:Puromea)is a 2019Japanese animatedscience fictionaction filmco-produced byTriggerand XFLAG. It was directed byHiroyuki Imaishiand written byKazuki Nakashima.It features character andmechadesigns by Shigeto Koyama,3DCGanimation bySanzigen,and music byHiroyuki Sawano.The film was released on May 24, 2019, in Japan, byToho Animation.[1]At the 2019Annecy International Animation Film Festival,the film was selected as one of the ten films. It was nominated forBest Animated Feature — Independentat the47th Annie Awards,but lost to Jérémy Clapin'sI Lost My Body.

Promare
Theatrical release poster
Japanese name
Kanjiプロメア
Transcriptions
Revised HepburnPuromea
Directed byHiroyuki Imaishi
Screenplay byKazuki Nakashima
Produced byKeisuke Ukai
Starring
CinematographyShinsuke Ikeda
Edited byJunichi Uematsu
Music byHiroyuki Sawano
Production
companies
Distributed byToho Animation[1]
Release dates
  • May 15, 2019(2019-05-15)(Tokyo premiere)[2]
  • May 24, 2019(2019-05-24)(general release)[2]
Running time
112 minutes[3]
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese
Box office¥1.5 billion(Japan)[4]
$17 million(worldwide)[a]

Plot

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During a catastrophe known as the Great World Blaze, massspontaneous human combustionscaused fires that killed half the world's population. During and after the event, some humans developedpyrokineticabilities and became known as the Burnish. Thirty years later, Galo Thymos is a resident of the city of Promepolis and a member of thefirefightinggroup Burning Rescue, which responds to incidents involving the Mad Burnish, a group of radical Burnish accused of being terrorists. As Galo defeats the Mad Burnish, including their leader, Lio Fotia, the Freeze Force, a police force owned by the city's governor, Kray Foresight, arrests them. However, Lio and the other prisoners break free and escape to a cave near a frozen lake, where Galo witnesses Lio failing to revive a mortally injured Burnish using amouth-to-mouthflame transfer technique. Before they escape, Lio tells Galo that Kray is capturing Burnish forhuman experimentation,which shocks Galo as he worshipped Kray after he saved him from a fire several years ago.

After Galo confronts Kray, he informs him that Earth will soon be destroyed by an uncontrollable surge of magma from its core and that the Burnish's abilities can be used to create awarp drive,which he intends to use to flee Earth with a select portion of humanity. Galo opposes this plan, but is arrested fortreason.Meanwhile, Freeze Force manages to track down and recapture all of the Burnish population except for Lio, whom his companions send into a nearby volcano. Enraged by the mistreatment of his people, Lio unleashes his hatred and transforms into a giant flaming dragon that burns down the city with the intent of confronting Kray. Galo escapes from prison and intervenes with the help of Burning Rescue, restraining and cooling Lio enough for Galo's colleague, Aina Ardebit, to send them to the frozen lake.

The flames melt the ice, revealing a laboratory run by a holographic projection of Deus Prometh, a scientist whom Kray killed. He explains that the Burnish can communicate with the Promare, a race of interdimensional flame beings who came to reside in Earth's core after a dimensional rift opened shortly before the Great World Blaze. They have a natural desire to burn, which the Burnish have inherited. The surging magma is a side effect of subjecting the Promare to pain, and Kray's experiments on the Burnish using incomplete, stolen technology are accelerating its growth. He also reveals that the collective agony caused by the Promare-powered warp drive will lead to Earth's destruction.

In amechaof Deus' design calledDeus X Machina,Galo and Lio return to Promepolis to confront Kray, and in the ensuing battle, the ship and warp drive are seemingly destroyed. Kray reveals that he is a Burnish and that he indirectly started the fire he rescued Galo from, using it as the start of his political uprising, as well as recommended that Galo join Burning Rescue in the hopes that he would be killed on the job. Kray seemingly kills Galo and takes Lio to use him to power the warp drive, but Lio's flame saves Galo. Using a drill Prometh designed, Galo reaches the ship's core in time and defeats Kray using Lio's flame. While Lio is nearly killed due to the warp drive, he revives him using the mouth-to-mouth technique.

After fusing with Earth's core, Lio convinces Galo to combine the drive with the mecha to protect life on Earth. The Promare envelop the surface, allowing them to burn completely and harmlessly and satisfying their natural urge, allowing the rift in the core to close. The Burnish become normal humans, and Galo and Lio resolve to rebuild the world together.

Voice cast

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Character
Japanese[8][9][10] English[11]
Galo Thymos(ガロ・ティモス,Garo Timosu) Kenichi Matsuyama Billy Kametz
A recently recruited member of Burning Rescue, who describes himself as having a "burning soul". After surviving a house fire as a child, he aims to save others from fire.
Lio Fotia(リオ・フォーティア,Rio Fōtia) Taichi Saotome Johnny Yong Bosch
The leading successor of the organization Mad Burnish. He risks his life to protect everyone and believes that the Burnish do not kill without reason.
Kray Foresight(クレイ・フォーサイト,Kurei Fōsaito) Masato Sakai Crispin Freeman
The commanding governor and founding leader of Promepolis. He orders human experiments on the Burnish and wants to be perceived as a hero by the general public.
Aina Ardebit(アイナ・アルデビット,Aina Arudebitto) Ayane Sakura Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld
A pilot of Burning Rescue and Galo's colleague. According to Heris, she was to be brought onto the Parnassus ship.
Remi Puguna(レミー・プグーナ,Remī Pugūna) Hiroyuki Yoshino Billy Bob Thompson
The vice-captain of Burning Rescue, who takes sense from Galo and Lucia.
Varys Truss(バリス・トラス,Barisu Torasu) Tetsu Inada John Eric Bentley
A muscular member of Burning Rescue, who often protects survivors. Like his co-workers, he can be critical of Galo.
Ignis Ex(イグニス・エクス,Igunisu Ekusu) Rikiya Koyama Steve Blum
The commander of Burning Rescue, who is effective in coordinating them during rescues and appears to have a negative history with Vulcan.
Lucia Fex(ルチア・フェックス,Ruchia Fekkusu) Mayumi Shintani Kari Wahlgren
A scientist of Burning Rescue and the creator of Galo's mecha, Matoi Tech. She dislikes being called a "mad scientist".
Vinny(ビニー,Binī) Kendo Kobayashi Michael Sinterniklaas
Lucia's rat and the mascot of Burning Rescue. He tends to be gluttonous.
Heris Ardebit(エリス・アルデビット,Erisu Arudebitto) Ami Koshimizu Erica Lindbeck
Aina's sister, who works as a scientist and is one of Kray's assistants.
Biar Colossus(ビアル・コロッサス,Biaru Korossasu) Ryōka Yuzuki Melissa Fahn
Kray's secretary assistant.
Vulcan Haestus(ヴァルカン・ヘイストス,Varukan Heisutosu) Taiten Kusunoki Neil Kaplan
Thecyborgcaptain of Freeze Force, who is working with Kray to capture Burnish. His technology is implied to be from the Foresight Foundation.
Gueira(ゲーラ,Gēra) Nobuyuki Hiyama Matthew Mercer
Lio's first general. A Burnish whose fiery personality stands out compared to Lio and Meis.
Meis(メイス,Meisu) Katsuyuki Konishi Yuri Lowenthal
Lio's second general. Despite his cool demeanor, he goes along with the antics of his partners.
Deus Prometh(デウス・プロメス,Deusu Puromesu) Arata Furuta Mike Pollock
A researcher of phenomenon whom Kray killed. He later preserved his consciousness in an AI computer.

Music

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Promare Original Soundtrack
Soundtrack albumby
Hiroyuki Sawano
ReleasedMay 24, 2019
GenreSoundtrack
Length1:15:26
LabelAniplex
ProducerHiroyuki Sawano

The film's theme songs, "Kakusei"(覚 tỉnh,lit. "Awakening" )and "Kōri ni Tojikomete"(Băng に bế じこめて,lit. "Imprisoned in Ice" ),are performed bySuperfly.[10]The soundtrack is composed byHiroyuki Sawano,with the album published byAniplexon May 24, 2019.

All music is composed by Hiroyuki Sawano

Promare Original Soundtrack[12]
No.TitleLyricsPerformer(s)Length
1."Inferno"
  • Benjamin Anderson
  • mpi
  • Benjamin Anderson
  • mpi
3:54
2."PRO//MARE"3:47
3."GAL-OTHY-MOS"5:09
4."ΛsHEs"cAnON.Gemie2:21
5."WORLDBIGFLAMEUP"4:27
6."PROMARETHEME"3:18
7."BangBangBUR!...n?"5:56
8."NEXUS"
  • Benjamin Anderson
  • mpi
Laco3:49
9."BAR2tsuSH"5:27
10."DeusPRO triệu す"5:17
11."fanFAREpiZZA"3:36
12."ΛsHEs ～RETURNS～"cAnON.Gemie2:24
13."Châm thiêu ING-RES9"2:09
14."BAR2NG4 nữ 14yoN"3:11
15."904SITE"2:34
16."REG-GIRT"2:27
17."RE:0"2:38
18."PIROMARE"2:20
19."Gallant Ones"
  • Benjamin Anderson
  • mpi
  • Benjamin Anderson
  • mpi
2:54
20."stRE:0ings"2:27
21."Hỏa -YO! Người"5:21
Total length:1:15:26

Production

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The film was announced atAnime Expoon July 2, 2017, as an original anime project co-produced byTriggerand XFLAG that has been in production for over four years,[13]later revealed to be a film in October 2018.Hiroyuki ImaishiandKazuki Nakashimaworked together previously onGurren LagannandKill la Kill.Nakashima and Trigger are credited for the original work, with Shigeto Koyama providing the character and mechanical designs,Sanzigenanimating the3DCGsequences andHiroyuki Sawanocomposing the music. The film's logo is designed by Saishi Ichiko and Tomotaka Kubo is serving as art director. Sushio, who designed the characters and served as chief animation director onKill la Kill,is involved as one of the film's animators.[14]

Release

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The film premiered in Japan on May 24, 2019.[9][15]On June 13, 2019,GKIDSacquired the film for North American distribution, with showings occurring on September 17 and 19, 2019.[16][17][18]It was dubbed into English byNYAV Post.[19]The film was later released again with showings on December 8, 10, and 11, 2019, where it also aired a short prequel filmSide: Galo.[20]Another showing of the film in North America was expected to re-air April 7 and 8, 2020 with the two prequel filmsSide: GaloandSide: Lio,and a message from Imaishi.[21]However, the third screening in North America was postponed duringCOVID-19 pandemic.[22]It was later rescheduled to September 16 and 19, 2021, along withTakashi Yamazaki'sLupin III: The First.[23]To promote the upcoming European release, Trigger partnered withGoodsmile Racingand Black Falcon team to field aMercedes-AMG GT3withPromarelivery in the2019 Spa 24 Hoursendurance race.[24]The car started on pole position and finished 3rd.[25]In the United Kingdom and Ireland,Anime Limitedacquired the film, and premiered it atScotland Loves Animein Glasgow on October 13, 2019,[26]and a special screening in Edinburgh on October 19, 2019, with director Hiroyuki Imaishi, creative producer Hiromi Wakabayashi, and character designer Shigeto Koyama.[27]In Australia and New ZealandMadman Entertainmentpremiered the film atMadman Anime FestivalMelbourne on September 14, 2019.[28]

Home media

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The film was released in Japan onBlu-rayandDVDon February 5, 2020.[29]Originally set for a May 5, 2020 digital home media release in North America, it was released by GKIDS andShout! Factorydigitally on April 21, 2020.[30]A Blu-ray and DVD release followed on May 19, 2020.[31]

Reception

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Box office

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The film ranked at number 8 in the Japanese box office on an opening weekend, grossing¥41.4 millionin its first three days.[32]In its second weekend, the film dropped to number 10, grossing¥58.8 millionand a cumulative total of¥231.3 million.[33]In its third weekend, the film dropped out of the top 10 and accumulated¥65.3 million.As of September 20, 2019, the film had grossed over¥1.2 billion($11.11 million).[34]The film went on to gross¥1.5 billion($13.8 million) in Japan,[4][5]becoming the 23rd highest-grossing Japanese film of 2019.[4]It has also grossed $2,313,186 in the United States and Canada,[6]and $914,234 in other territories, for a worldwide total of$17 million.[a]

Critical response

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Thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoesreported that 97% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 29 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The site's critics consensus reads, "Visually dazzling and narratively exhilarating,Promareis a colorful thrill ride that should entertain adult anime enthusiasts as well as the teens in its target audience. "[35]OnMetacritic,the film has a weighted average score of 77 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[36]

Matt Schley ofThe Japan Timesgave the film 4 stars out of 5, praising the storytelling but having some criticism for elements of the transition between 2D and 3D animation.[37]

Writing forAnime News Network,Kim Morrissy gavePromarea Grade A. Comparing it to previous works byGainaxand Trigger such asGurren LagannandKill la Kill.Morrissy claimed that: "Promareis a refinement of the Trigger formula to the point where I honestly believe it has outdone the classics that inspired it. "[38]

Gadget Tsūshinlisted "Annihilation Beam", a phrase from the film, in their 2019 anime buzzwords list.[39]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient Result
2020 Mainichi Film Awards Best Animation Film Promare Nominated[40]
Annie Awards Best Animated Feature — Independent Nominated[41]
Newtype Anime Awards Best Work (Theatrical Screening) Won[42]
Bucheon International Animation Film Festival International Competition - Feature Film - Audience Prize Won[43]

Notes

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  1. ^abPromare– $17,027,420
    • Japan –¥1.5 billion($13.8 million)[4][5]
    • US, Canada, France, Russia CIS, UK, Australia, New Zealand – $2,767,420[6]
    • Taiwan – $460,000[7]

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