Donten ni Warau: the Live movie plunges us back into the Meiji era!

Since last Wednesday has been released a new Live movie Donten ni Warau (Laughing under the clouds) which we had already announced the production of last year. Moreover, live adaptations against the backdrop of historical canvas have the wind in their sails among the Japanese public. Similarly, we remember the excellent Rurounin Kenshin or the most recent Gintama!

Therefore, we invite you to rediscover this license.

Donten ni Warau

~ Laughing under the clouds ~

Original title: 曇天に笑う – Donten ni Warau

Alternative title: Laughing Under the Clouds

Genre: historical – action – fantasy

Country: Japan

Release date: March 21, 2018

Director: Katsuyuki MOTOHIRO (Ajin: Demi-Human)

Scriptwriter: Karakara KEMURI

Original manga: Karakara KEMURI

Synopsis

After the Meiji Era Restoration (1867 to 1912) in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Orochi is a giant snake with enormous power. It comes back once every three hundred years bringing a real disaster to people. This year is unfortunately the cursed year of Orochi's revival. The Kumo family, who succeeded Kumo Shrine, had three sons. The elder Tenka, the younger Soramaru and finally, the youngest Chutaro. The three brothers are on a mission to block Orochi's power. Meanwhile, the Yamainu Special Forces want to restore this power to bring peace to Japan. However, the Anyaku ninja group of the Fuma clan begins its move to gain power from Orochi in order to overthrow the government.

In the midst of the revival power of the giant serpent Orochi, a three-way battle opens between the brothers, the Yamainu special forces and the Anyaku ninja of the Fuma clan!

Main cast

• Sota FUKUSHI : Tenka Kumo (Bleach)
• Yuma NAKAYAMA [NYC] : Soramaru Kumo (Hokuto)
• Kirato WAKAYAMA: Chutaro Kumo (Kiki's Delivery Service)
• Yuki FURAKAWA: Sousei Abeno (Suisho no Kodo)
• Ren KIRIYAMA: Shirasu Kinjo (Code: M)
• Shunsuke DAITO: Seiichiro Takamine (Gin to Kin)
• Masaki KAJI: Zenzou Inukai (Chiisana Kyojin)
• Junya IKEDA: Hayakage (Litchi Hikari Club)
• Ryuya WAKABA : Kiryu (Yorozu Uranaidokoro Onmyoya e Yokoso)
• Eita OKUNO: Raiga (Sangatsu no Lion Kohen)

Donten ni Warau is therefore part of a specific environment that of the Meiji Era where Japanese folklore will again be present. Since those who have seen the anime will already have a foot in this story that tells us the adventures of three brothers fighting against an opposing clan. As well as a job that boils down to bringing criminals back to a maximum security prison. The film navigates between several plots that are linked and we will lead into the eventful daily life of our protagonists.

Trailer of Donten ni Warau

https://youtu.be/8tEHNoVA9L4

https://youtu.be/0fcMFsQE5E0

In addition, the videos found on the official website of Donten ni Warau really set the tone with a scenario and characters very faithful to the paper version. The action will be at the rendezvous as well as the special effects, the humor or the low blows. In short, the adaptation will please whether you are a fan or not, if you appreciate the historical period and the fantastic!

Finally, we leave you as usual a photo gallery including the posters and visuals of the film Live Donten ni Warau. And of course, our Live Movies guide to know everything about the releases.