It has been a while since we’ve talked about Belle. We’ve been quietly waiting for some news regarding Belle‘s release in the UK… And it looks like the wait is finally over. In fact, we’ve got two exciting bits of news to share with you. Firstly, Belle will be available on the big sceen from February 4th so make sure you save the date. Secondly, to celebrate its upcoming release, GKIDS Films released the opening scene for Belle which is available to watch now. It’s only a short clip but it gives us a fantastic look at the beautiful visuals and a brief listen to Millennium Parade’s U which sounds utterly fantastic.
If you want more information about Belle, look no further. Check out the official summary for this contemporary tale about self-discovery and the wonders of technology.
From the celebrated Oscar®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu, creator of Mirai, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and more, comes a fantastical, yet beautiful and contemporary thematic story of one girl’s growth in the age of social media.
Suzu is a 17-year-old high school student living in a rural village with her father. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. One day, she enters “U,” a virtual world of 5 billion members on the Internet. There, she is not Suzu anymore but Belle, a world-famous singer. She soon meets with a mysterious creature. Together, they embark on a journey of adventures, challenges and love, in their quest to become who they truly are.
You can marvel at the spectacular opening scene below:
We got intense Summer Wars vibes just from this opening. If it’s anything like Summer Wars then we are are in for an absolute treat. Now, that’s not all we have today. After a long wait, tickets for Belle are finally available to book right now.
Belle will be available for a limited time from February 4th so grab your tickets as soon as you can. Not sure where to book? Don’t worry, the official Belle website will tell you everything you need to know.
If you loved Hosoda’s previous works, then you definitely won’t want to miss Belle. Are you excited to watch Belle on the big screen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and be sure to check out more anime related news here.
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