AKIHIRO NISHINO’S “POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN” ENJOYED A RAPTUROUS RECEPTION AT THE BY-INVITATION-ONLY INDUSTRY PRESENTATION IN NEW YORK. SECOND PRESENTATION TODAY.
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FOR RELEASE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024
YESTERDAY….
AKIHIRO NISHINO’S
“POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN”
ENJOYED A RAPTUROUS RECEPTION AT THE BY-INVITATION-ONLY INDUSTRY PRESENTATION IN NEW YORK
SECOND PRESENTATION IS TODAY
PLANS AFOOT FOR FULL-SCALE PRODUCTION
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New York, NY (January 19, 2024) – Yesterday, Japan’s most talked about rising star, Akihiro Nishino, presented the theatrical adaptation of his sensation-causing book-turned- anime film, Poupelle of Chimney Town, amidst a rapturous reception. The presentation was by-invitation-only at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center. A second presentation will be held later today at the same location.
This presentation is a collaboration with Japanese and American artists and will be performed in English, ahead of a planned full-scale production.
In grimy Chimney Town, with its sky obscured by thick, grey smoke, nobody bothers to look up anymore. Nobody, that is, except for Lubicchi – a dreamy-eyed young boy who yearns to see the stars he’s only heard about in stories told to him by his father. One night, a chance encounter with Poupelle – a monster made entirely of garbage – sparks an epic adventure as this unlikely duo sets off to find clarity in a world too often obscured.
The cast includes A.J. Shively, Kai Edgar, Ashley Blanchet, Nick Alvino, Cara Rose DiPietro, Todd Buonopane, Lance Roberts, Nick Barakos, Lauren Robinson, Briana Butler, Hiroko Fukuyama, Nicholas Young, Keith Middleton, Jordan Wesley Brown, Amanda Braun, Lia-Shea Titllett and Eean Cochran.
The creative team is Courtney Laine Self (Associate Director), Yako Miyamoto (Associate Director), KAORIalive (Choreographer), Andy Peterson (Music Director/ Orchestrator), Ko Tanaka (Composer), Jessica Wu (English Lyricist), Yako Miyamoto and Jessica Wu (English Adaptors), Hiroaki Ijitsu (Lighting Designer), Cynthia Nordstrom (Costume Designer), Daryl Eisenberg (Casting Director).
Poupelle of Chimney Town is produced by Megan Ann Rasmussen, Ko Mori and Yasuhiro Yanagisawa. Matthew Solomon and Yako Miyamoto serve as Associate Producers. General Manager is Jenna Lazar.
Poupelle of Chimney Town is directed by Akihiro Nishino.
A K I H I R O N I S H I N O B I O G R A P H Y
Akihiro Nishino is one of Japan’s most acclaimed, influential, and multifaceted young artists, renowned as a comedian, author, illustrator, and filmmaker. His transition from a successful comedian to a celebrated author and illustrator has made him an icon of Japan’s art scene. Nishino’s initial claim to fame came from his role as part of the comedy duo King Kong. His debut book, “Dr. Ink’s Starry-Sky Cinema,” released in 2009, heralded the arrival of a major new graphic novelist. This was followed by other acclaimed works including “Zip & Candy Robots Christmas,” “Music Box World,” “Poupelle of Chimney Town,” “Honya No Poncho,” and “Tick Tock, the Promised Clock Tower.” Each of these works showcases Nishino’s exceptional ability to weave imaginative narratives with visually stunning illustrations. “Poupelle of Chimney Town” stands out as a crowning achievement, with more than 730,000 copies sold by December 2019. This book was later adapted into a successful film, for which Nishino served as both scriptwriter and producer. The story of Lubicchi and his friend Poupelle on an adventure to find the stars has captivated audiences in Japan and beyond. His work, characterized by intricate details and a woodblock print-like appearance, has been showcased in prestigious venues including Tokyo Tower, Manganji in Kawanishi, and Hyōgo Prefecture. Internationally, he has had solo exhibitions at the Eiffel Tower’s Gustave Eiffel Lounge and New York’s One Art Space. Nishino has integrated cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality into his exhibitions, further demonstrating his commitment to innovation. His boundary-shattering work has made him a symbol of Japan’s artistic renaissance and a beacon of inspiration in the global creative community.
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