When it was announced back in January that Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight would be getting a theatrical anime, fans of the music-fueled magic battle anime likely felt a bit deflated when they realized it was just a compiled recut of the original anime series. The compilation film, titled Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Rondo Rondo Rondo, hit Japanese theaters on August 7th. While the film itself only boasted a few new or minorly altered scenes, the after-credits stinger that has now been officially posted online set fans hearts ablaze as it confirmed that an entirely original film sequel is set to debut in 2021.
The trailer is brief, but still incredibly exciting. The visual of protagonist Karen Aijo standing alone in a massive desert is sure to give anyone chills, and the giant “2021” at the end of the teaser is even more exciting. Other details about the film are currently scarce, but we’re sure to hear more about it as the premiere date draws near.
Bushiroad announced the multi-media franchise back in April 2017, launching it with a stage musical and an anime project. The musical, titled Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight The LIVE, was billed as a “2.5 dimension musical and live concert” and ran in Tokyo during September of 2017. A new stage musical production is set to launch this summer.
The television anime for the series ran for 12 episodes, starting on July 12th of 2018, and was licensed by Sentai Filmworks. The company streamed the series on HIDIVE with English subtitles, as well as an English dub. The series has also inspired multiple manga, such as Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Overture, Butai Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight ―The LIVE― SHOW MUST GO ON, and Yonkoma Starlight. The Ateam developed mobile game, Revue Starlight Re LIVE, launched worldwide last April.
Sentai Filmworks describes the story of the series as follows:
After receiving a mysterious invitation to audition for a coveted spot with Starlight, a popular musical revue troupe, star-struck contestants begin honing their talents and competing against each other for a chance of a lifetime. Among the hopefuls are childhood friends, Karen and Hikari, who once promised each other that they would take the stage together. With each contender working tirelessly to win, it’s the girls’ passionate dedication to their lifelong dream that’ll truly transform their performances as the curtains rise.
Source: Anime News Network
