Japan's Hypnosis Mic to Pioneer Interactive Rap Battle Movie Experience
Japan's multimedia franchise "Hypnosismic" is expanding with an innovative interactive feature film set to release in February 2025. The film marks Japan's first interactive movie experience, allowing audiences to influence rap battle outcomes through real-time smartphone polling.
Anime rappers with microphones performing
The film will be directed by Tsujimoto Takanori through Polygon Pictures, with screenplay by Momose Yuichiro, who previously developed the franchise's story and characters. It will be distributed through Toho Next starting February 21, 2025.
Set in a world where weapons are banned and conflicts are resolved through rap battles, the franchise has grown significantly since its 2017 launch by King Records. It currently encompasses music, radio dramas, manga, stage productions, games, and an anime series.
Key Features of the Interactive Film:
- Multiple possible storylines and outcomes
- Real-time audience participation via smartphones
- Variable rap battle winners based on audience votes
- First-of-its-kind interactive format in Japanese cinema
The franchise's previous anime adaptations, produced by A-1 Pictures, include two seasons (2020 and 2023) that were distributed internationally through Crunchyroll following its merger with Funimation.
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