Last Blood Movie
Trailer for the Last Blood movie due out in May is available for viewing below.
ANN has the nitty gritty below.
The activeAnime website has posted the 97-second British theatrical trailer for Chris Nahon and Pathé's live-action film adaptation of Mamoru Oshii and Hiroyuki Kitakubo's Blood: The Last Vampire anime. The screenplay is credited to the Production I.G anime studio's Kenji Kamiyama and Hong Kong's Ronny Yu. South Korea's Jeon Ji-hyun (under the English name of Gianna Jun) plays the main character Saya, a 16-year-old sword-wielding girl hunting down supernatural creatures. Japanese actress Koyuki plays her opponent Onigen.
The film will open in Japan on May 29 (under the title Last Blood), in the United Kingdom on June 12, and then in France on June 17. No American release plans for the movie have been officially announced yet. The Korean news website Star News reported last August that Universal Pictures acquired the domestic distribution rights, but the reported 2009 American release date is unconfirmed.
Tis on my watch list.
I remember Blood Plus being one of the first anime series that I blogged about in 2005. Saya-chan is a cutie. OP below.
While we are at it - some other clips of Jeon Ji-hyun who stars in the Blood movie below.
I'm going off at a tangent now but my fave Korean actress is Kim Ha Neul (김하늘).
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Being a fan of both OVA & 50episodes anime myself, I would love to handle this project on their movie premier in M'sia (if it's going to launch in M'sia cinema).
Previous meeting with UIP (United International Pictures), I'd been tipped that they are holding the rights for this movie, but not sure whether it will be release locally, so far no poster of BLOOD in their office yet..........
Any recommendation of activities comrades would like to suggest?
Nekophilia
COSPLAY XD
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that's essential, it's a MUST, not by choice ^_^
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Cello contest?
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LOL! nice suggestion, but I dont think there's Haji in this movie, not adaption from the 50ep anime, but from the OVA.
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
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No Haji? *sigh*
Self employed
Loved the anime and will catch the film too but really don't look forward to Jeon Ji-hyun as the lead. Her aura is totally different for Saya...
Digital animation
I read part of the Blood manga which was insaley gory. Looks like this will be more based on that rather than the blood plus series, which kinda went down a completely different road. I will definately watch it, eventually. Not really on my top to do list though.
Undergraduate
aw man.. i remember watching that KFC advertisement. It's darn cute, but now it isn't available in my country or domain =.=
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Ooh! Live action movies are all the rage now... DMC anyone?
keroro platoon member
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I searched for DMC live action but couldn't find one. Only the trailers T__T
Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori
We will have to wait some more it seems. . . ^_^
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saya looks very cute in the anime. a huge different from the animated movie. not that interested in the movie though.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
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I will wait and wait for it ^^
Casshern - Student
I remember the actress from Windstruck and My Sassy Girl were good films
Yeah, those movies were awesome. If you haven't watch Daisy. You should check it out as well, ^_^ !!
student
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looks great, another live-action movie lined up for 2009. I only watched the OVA and already liked it.
Engineer
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Still prefer the Saya in Blood+ compared to this movie.
Nevertheless, will still watch it when it is released in the cinemas.
Student
looks great. can't wait for it
meow-meow!
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Jeon Ji-hyun, Schoolgirl outfit, and sword fights... sounds like a winner!
yup blood + is my favorite anime
can't wait for live action Jeon Ji-hyun is cute
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
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film looks fantastic~~~
can't wait for the release^^
Student
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The trailer look awesome! But is the storyline good?
keroro platoon member
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Haven't watched blood the last vampire, I only watched Blood+.
I prefer Saya in Blood+ style, Saya in the last vampire has very thick lips >.<
University Student
I havn't watched any of the Blood series but this trailer looks pretty good.
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i am very fan of anime related to vampires, and BLOOD series is one of the best was i can say! this trailer is very awesome, i expectat much about this film!
The creative kind
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Wow, this sure looks supercool. The trailer blew my mind.
Figurine Collector
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Wonder if Australia will have it in Cinemas..
Student
Jeon Ji Hyun is so beautiful in Last Blood Movie..
Will definitely watch that XD
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hmm...I think it will take some time before it release in America
Com. Sci. Student
WOW i like blood no no not the title the blood...
Student
Wow... That KFC advert is hinting to something...
x2 Retired
Greetings ¬
I am actually looking forward to this film.
I have been a fan of the Series since the beginning…
Blood: The Last Vampire (to me anyway and I guess I am in a minority) was a great small film, which showed the progress of 3d animation ( 2000 ) and the combination of language.
Blood+ The Series… was a little (odd) to say the least… but entertaining nonetheless, I did expect Saya to be as she was in Blood, but, I was surprised on her new look, as a result, I seen a surge of cosplayers becoming Saya (both - Blood and Blood+ - versions)
I read the Graphic novel and serialization, I liked the graphic novel best, as it followed suit with the original Blood and maintained the look of the main character.
I played the game and was impressed…and of course this lead to the obtaining the soundtracks...
Now a film? Of course I will watch this… it will be eye-candy laden goodness… :)
Better fair that was/will/is released currently… Streetfighter (the Chun-Li movie) and the dreaded Dragonball film.
I am curious though, why did they choose a Korean actress (instead) of a Japanese one?
Not, that I am complaining… just curious.
Thanks for the read!
Respects!
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My favorite ad Jiong Ji Hyung appeared in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-LDalE435w
Enjoy.
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Loved the series, Danny, you think that Saya looked better with longer bangs or with the short ones she had at the beginning?
The movie seems so-so. I guess I won't try to expect a lot from it.
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I'm not really liked the Blood+ anime even I watched all of it... Not really like the anime because it's gloomy...
preoccupied staffer
the first Jeon Ji-hyun movie i saw was White Valentine and if i'm not mistaken,her first movie role but why Gianna?I prefer her Korean screen name.
The menu at the bottom seem to have problems.
It's kinda behind the youtube movies ...
Would like to see blood tho.
College Freshmen
Looks awesome. I heard it was the same people behind crouching tiger hidden dragon or something like that. Only thing is that I'm not sure what's up with the storyline compared with the original.
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Reminded me that I haven't finished watching Blood+ yet... probably need to re-watch from the start. Loved the OAV (Katsuya Terada FTW!) and would definitely would catch this on the big screen, but I'll keep my expectations low for now to avoid disappointment ^^;
.. looks better than expected.
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Liked the Anime so I will check out the Movie too...
But to be honest it does not look much like the Anime and I don't expect too much from it... ^^'
Software Developer / Space Marine
Whoa looks awesome. Glad Hollywood isnt involved, I think Pathe could do a good job.
Should definately leave the adaptations to European studios.
Creative Director
Will look forward to seeing this, but I don't think she looks (or rather her looks) depict what I am use to as Saya... in the anime series, OVA or novels. The whole feeling of the trailer seemed way off.
I'm currently reading vol.3 novel and vol. 4 (last vol) should be out this week.
Reader of Books
Huh. I only saw the first few and last few episodes of Blood +. It was confusing as hell.
Student
Well, the trailer looks promising, I'll watch it, thanks for the heads up Danny;)
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Kim Ha Neul is one of my wife's favorite actresses too. I've watched Jeon Ji-Hyun for a long time now...seems like she's grown up right in front of my eyes. That just sort of reminds me how old I've really become.
Looking forward to the film, especially if they release in Korean.
Student
Did not like Blood+ whatsoever, I expected it to be a continuation of the Blood movie, but. That's what you get when they throw around random popular names like that. Anywho. Jeon Ji-hyun is my favoriteeeee actress. She's got the funniest range of facial expressions. :D
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Looks very good, never saw the anime though.
I have read the first chapter of Blood+ from my friend. (He loved it).
I think I'm gonna try and find it again. I kinda like the first chapter ^^;
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I only watched Blood+, but this movie is very attractive to me!
looking forward
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
We'll see how true to the anime the movie is. Whether it is or not, the movie looks like it will do fine standalone anyways. Or at least, that's how it appears from the trailer. Just hope it isn't another Resident Evil. Those were pretty bad in my opinion.
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Couldn't they find a Japanese actress to play Saya? I have some issues with that
University Student
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I do agree with you.
Anyway, it seems to be worth watching. The movie surely does not look as bad as the latest live actions (*cough* Dragon Ball *cough*). The unique problem is that if it is not released in the US it will certainly not be released here. =/
Future civil engineer, amateur artist and animator
i'm completely fine with that. As long as the actress chosen match the look in the original anime...just try to imagine superman was played by an asian, i would definitely felt odd.
Medical student
I watched the series and the ova and seeing the trailer, it seems to be promising to be a good film. i don't like the walking on air bit though, i kind of got used to the series dash (spontaneous teleportation thing) seeing saya walk on air just felt akward
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THAT MOVIE LOOKS SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
???Confused???
Movie looks awesome...though I would still rather have it animated...
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Wooh. Glad to see its finally coming out. I've been waiting for this movie about two years ago. I got my hopes up with it not sucking. ^^
Designer
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Some people stereotyped the girl in Kimono is Diva, because of the series....
I think the girl in Kimono is a whole new baddie.
こうこうせい
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interesting... definitely going to watch
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hmm...looks interesting...if it ever comes to America I'll check it out
where have I heard that trailer music before? Is that the one from Iron Man?
That music is Hell Above Water by Curve from their album Gift. It was used in the Iron Man trailer as well as the Spider-Man trailer. And the Lunatic Calm mix of Curve's song Chinese Burn was used in the X-Men trailer. If you liked those tracks you should check out the rest of Curve's music.
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More than likely, I am going to skip this one. Namely because I skipped the original anime movie, disliked the manga sequel, and trying to find time just to see if the manga version of BLOOD+ was better than the anime. (The anime was great from the beginning, but it felt like it lost it's luster around the second half.)
Then again, at least it is not an "American AKIRA" (link below).
LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jafd97yJFOI&NR=1
ダメ人間, ひきこもり
this actually look a lot more decent than american dragonball etc
BUT A GIRL CAN'T POSSIBLY SWING A SWORD WITH ONE HAND!!! alrite, excuse the caps
but SHE ACTUALLY HELD THE SWORD CORRECTLY!! which is a +1. again, sorry for the caps
one problem though. I see some katakana on the background, but they're talking english. would've preferred to see the movie talking in nihongo especially when it is set in nippon, except the setting somehow transformed to a japan-town in some area of the USA if there is one... which obviously would be a -1
otherwise this seems like a good watch. it's in my watch-list
ダメ人間, ひきこもり
oops forgive my ignorant. didn't read the ANN article that no plan to be released in the USA. but still, where's the setting they chose for the story?
Moon Blogger
What?! No US release?! Torrents!!!
College Student: Animation Major
Finally a live action movie that looks some-what decent.
Unlike DBZ.....at least the main charrie is asian.
Maybe they wont brutally murder the anime, like all Live-actions seem to do.
hitman
I tried to watch this film online since I cannot find it anywhere else.
Never got to see it due to terrible video quality.