Nov 19th 2017 O.A.
“Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel” US Premiere
Friday, November 3rd was the premiere at Downtown LA, of the anime currently making a great trend. That is the “Fate/stay night Heaven’s Feel Part 1” distributed by Aniplex USA and AZOLAND PICTURES. The Fate series launched in 2004 as a visual novel style game. It now expands to TV anime series, manga and movie. This is their second animation film. It is a trilogy and this is the part 1. It premiered in Japan on October 14th and since then, it marks a great hit at their box office. The Fate series are also very popular between the American audience, and more than 1600 tickets were sold at this event. Long lines were formed for the movie. At the red carpet, American voice actors; as well as Director, Tomonori Sudo and Noriko Shitaya who starred as the main character in the film appeared. The film depicts the story centering around the main characters, Shiro Emiya and Sakura Mato; how they get involved in the battle between mages for the Holy Grail that shall grant any wish. At the event, there was a panel discussion with the creators and merchandises were also sold. Fans enjoyed the event.
Shichi-go-san
Sunday, November 12th was the “Shichi-go-san” event at the temples in Little Tokyo. The Shichi-go-san (7,5,3) is a cultural event in Japan. It is also an annual event here in Little Tokyo during this time of the year. Here at the Zenshuji Temple, many children that are 3, 5 and 7 years old dressed up and gathered. Chief Priest, Shumyo Kojima recited the sutural and wished for each children’s healthy living to the Gods. Many children also gathered at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, too. Families, about 300 people paid their visits. Rev. Jukun Imamura recited the sutra and Gomataki fire burning was held. Lastly, the kids were given Chitose-ame candies and took a photo. The families spent a memorable day.