Crown Handler Chapter 3 BD Release Commemorative Screening

***Crown Handler* Chapter 3 BD Release Commemorative Screening** was a live event held at the Shinjuku Wald 9 Theatre in the Shinjuku Marui Annex on November 12, 2023. The third part of the *Crown Handler* movies was screened and a talk show was held afterwards.

## Event

To commemorate the release of the Blu-ray of Crown Handler Chapter 3 on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, a theatrical screening of Chapter 3 and a talk show with the cast and director was held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 18:00 JST (Japan Standard Time) at Shinjuku Wald 9. After the screening, a number of special guests took to the stage to begin the Pripri after show event.

### Guests

The guests were; Aoi Koga who voices Ange, Akira Sekine who voices Princess, Rina Endô who voices Mary, Kazuyuki Okitsu who voices Richard, director Masaki Tachibana and Yuichi Mori as the MC.  This was Endo and Okitsu's first appearance at a *Princess Principal* event.

### Ticket sale

#### Advance Pre-Reserve ticket sale (Advance lottery sales reception)

The Advance Pre-Reserve ticket sales, which include entry into a lottery, opened at 11:00 AM Saturday October 21, 2023 to 11:00 AM Wednesday November 1, 2023 through internet purchase at: https://w.pia.jp/t/pripri-anime/.

The lottery results were announced on Thursday November 2nd, 2023.

#### General ticket sale

The general ticket sales opened at 11:00 AM, Saturday November 4th, 2023 to 16:00 PM, Tuesday November 12, 2023 through internet purchase at: https://w.pia.jp/t/pripri-anime/.

### Official report

***Disclaimer:*** *Much of the information on this page was machine translated from Japanese, and may thus contain errors.*
An official report (summary of event) was published to the official *Princess Principal* website on May 15, 2018. The translated transcript is as followed:

*After the screening, guests appeared and were greeted with loud applause.*

*First of all, regarding his impressions of Chapters 2 and 3, Endo said, ``Chapter 2 had a lot of action scenes, but Chapter 3 was impressive because of the characters' battle of wits. ``I was glad that Mary showed a surprising side in Chapter 3.* Okitsu then said emphatically, ``I had a lot of fun performing, *and laughter leaked out from the audience.*

*Looking back on the dubbing, Endo, who will be participating from the second chapter, said, ``I was a little nervous about whether I would be able to fit in among the people who have been acting from the TV series, but I realised that everyone was a member of <Team Shirohato>. It was a very warm and fun place to be, as they welcomed me like that.* Sekine, who was listening while nodding next to her, said, ``(Endo) is really cute, and he kept saying he was cute during the dubbing, *overflowing with love for her. Koga said, ``I like how Princess treats Mary like an older sister,* and watched the interaction between Sekine and Endo with a smile. Okitsu seems to have a strong memory of when he arrived at the lobby on the day of the dubbing and saw all of his senior cast members gathered together, saying, ``For the second chapter, Kenichi Ogata and Akio Nojima were there. *Since it was the coronavirus pandemic, I was in a corner trying not to have too much contact with people, and my best memory is hearing everyone talking cheerfully, saying things like, ``It's been a long time,* and ``Are you still alive? *(laughs) Ta. Director Tachibana regretfully commented, ``I don't know anything about Robbie's fun conversations,* because he was talking with the sound director in the booth during dubbing, ``What kind of play should we do? *By the way, this event was the first time for Endo and Okitsu to meet, so when I asked Endo about her impression of Okitsu, she replied with a laugh, ``Unlike Richard, he seemed very kind.* Okitsu immediately jumped in and said, ``Richard is kind too!'

*Concerning the characters of Mary and Richard, Sekine said, ``(Mary) is not my real sister, but I feel sorry for young Mary who is now walking down the same path that I struggled to live.* It's cute, too. There's that kind of conflict," she commented. Regarding Richard, he surprised everyone by revealing, ``He's a very (troublesome) character for the princess, but personally, he's a big deal. *Koga said, ``Mary, and the princess admiring Mary, are cute, and just looking at them makes her feel grateful.* As for Richard, he honestly commented, ``I thought he had been shot and died, but he was actually alive, and at first I thought it was good, but only at the beginning (lol). *He also revealed that he loves the scene where Richard cracks the pressure points with a bang, and the mole around his mouth (there is an anecdote that he can't eat it, so there are various theories), which drew laughter.*

*Director Tachibana said that when it comes to character development, Mary is ``a child who doesn't have any friends her own age, so she wants to protect her and be there for her.* Richard is ``an ambitious person with complex emotions, and he doesn't know what to do. *He said that he wanted the character to be a mix of mystery and friendliness that makes it hard to tell if he's thinking. When ordering a draft from Kuroboshi Kouhaku, the character designer, he only sent the scenario and other details without giving detailed instructions, but he revealed that the first draft was OK as soon as it was completed, saying, ``The characters were beautifully expressed in the pictures.* So it was easy to imagine the storyboards, and the work was fun.*He shared a story that made fans happy.*

*When asked about his favourite character, Okitsu immediately answered, "It's Gazelle. It's completely my hobby!" Endo singles out Dorothy and says, ``She's mature, good-looking, and has a human heart...* and there's a scene where Okitsu confronts her, saying, ``Does that mean other people don't have human hearts?! *Sekine replied, ``It's Ange. This is unwavering.* Koga responded, ``Yes, (I'm a princess too.) *which caused laughter and applause.*

*Regarding the expectations for Chapter 4, Okitsu first cried out, ``Please let me out of prison!*, and Director Tachibana said, ``I can't say (what will happen) yet...*. Endo said, ``Anyway, I want Mary to be rewarded. I want everyone on <Team Shirohato> to be happy, so I hope for a happy ending.* Koga said, ``I don't want to die...! *and Sekine said, ``Will Zelda appear?* They conveyed their feelings to Director Tachibana, to which the former replied, ``I'll do my best, *and the latter, ``Please look forward to it.* In response, a round of applause broke out.

*The talk show is nearing its end, and the topic turns to the production status of Chapter 4. Director Tachibana revealed, ``Recently, I've been receiving calls every week from Actus' production staff and producer (Atsushi) Yukawa, asking, ``How far have you progressed with the storyboards?* Depending on the progress of the week, he seemed to be worried, saying, ``This is a few fewer cuts than last week, are you feeling unwell?*, which showed the difficulties unique to the director.*

*Touching on the fact that Director Tachibana places particular importance on the storyboards, Okitsu points to the earlier scene where Richard's pressure points are broken, and says, ``There are a lot of emotions expressed in the pictures, so the director thought about all of those things.* I'm making it! *Director Tachibana said, and the audience applauded in agreement.*

*Finally, as a message to the fans, director Tachibana said, ``The storyboards are being drawn properly. We will do our best to deliver an interesting work so as not to keep you waiting too long, so please continue to support us.* Okitsu said, ``This is a work that makes me think it's interesting every time I watch it, so please spread the word about it more (lol). Thank you for today! *Endo said, ``I'm sure everyone is curious about the sequel, and the cast feels the same way. I hope you'll look forward to Chapter 4.* Sekine said, ``Everyone on Team Shirohato has been captured. I'm also concerned about the scar on Mary's forehead, and at the end of Chapter 3, the brother (Richard) who was grinning in the prison is next. I'm really curious about how things will turn out. I'd like to continue recording while supporting each other with the princess. *Koga said, ``Today I had a lot of fun hearing directly from Mr. Okitsu and Mr. Endo about the work. I am very happy that so many people are still coming even after so much time has passed since its release in April of this year. I felt that it was a work that was well-received.I hope that you will return to the series many times and look forward to Chapter 4.* The talk show, full of laughter, ended on a high note, leaving expectations for Chapter 4.

### Visitor benefits

All attendees were given one set of each of the following that were originally distributed when Chapter 3 was released. The “Crown Handler” Chapter 3 Admission Benefit Random Distribution Sets are as followed

* Mini coloured paper drawn by Kouhaku Kuroboshi (all 5 types random)
* Postcard drawn by Kiminori Nishio (all 4 types random)
* Newly drawn bookmarks with 67 qualities (all 2 types random)
* Clear file drawn by Kiminori Nishio (2023 Valentine illustration)

### Event Rules

Event rules by staff are as followed:

***Disclaimer:*** *Much of the information on this page was machine translated from Japanese, and may thus contain errors.*

【Notes】

* Please refrain from entering or leaving the theatre during the screening, as this will interfere with movie viewing.
* Purchase for the purpose of resale or diversion is strictly prohibited. We may ask you to confirm your identity when you arrive. Please bring your ID with you.
* If the tickets are sold out online and there are no seats left, no tickets will be sold on the day.
* Changes or cancellations (rejection of purchase) of application details will not be accepted under any circumstances.
* Due to the special performance, movie tickets, various discounts (seniors, students, children, etc.), and various invitation tickets cannot be used.
* All seats will be reserved and screenings will be held on a rotating basis, and those who do not have a special ticket will not be able to view the screening.
* A stage greeting for this screening is scheduled. Events may be changed or canceled due to unavoidable circumstances. Tickets cannot be changed or refunded, even if only the movie is shown. Additionally, we will not compensate for transportation or accommodation expenses.
* In the venue, various media companies will be taking pictures and recording the work, and it will be featured on TV, magazines, websites, etc. It may be broadcast or published. Additionally, footage of the event may be included in DVD products, etc. that will be sold at a later date. Regarding your personal information (portrait rights) at this event, by entering this event, We assume that you agree to the above usage.
* Cameras (including cell phones), video photography, video recording, etc. are strictly prohibited within the venue. For security reasons, your baggage may be inspected upon entry.
* Customers using wheelchairs will be able to view the show in the wheelchair space. Wheelchair space is limited, so Depending on the number of people in attendance, you may be asked to view in a space other than the designated space. Additionally, depending on the content of the event or media coverage, you may be asked to move from your designated space.
* We do not accept gifts for speakers, including those given by event officials or theatre staff.
* Please refrain from waiting to enter or leave the venue.

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### Live Performance

Voice Actress Rina Endô who voiced MaryVoice Actress Kazuyuki Okitsu who voiced RichardVoice Actress Akira Sekine who voiced Princess CharlotteVoice Actress Aoi Koga who voiced AngeYuichi MoriDirector Masaki Tachibana

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  https://pripri-anime.jp/news/?p=3082/
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2  https://pripri-anime.jp/news/?p=3017/