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Mar 31, 2021 3:06 PM
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Well this comes completely out of left field to me. I've no clue how popular this was in Japan but I never imagined there would be new material for this. Super excited to see how they're going to condense this into a movie. As much as I love Penguindrum I feel it's a very hard recommendation due to the pacing and surreal nature of the title. Hopefully the movie will be more accessible to gain new interest in the series.

Here's the news article.
Mar 31, 2021 3:27 PM
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I can't even imagine how are they gonna condense 24 episodes into a movie.. with new scenes! I doubt it's gonna work out..
Mar 31, 2021 3:28 PM
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I THANK THE GODS FOR THIS. WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED AND THIS IS PROOF THAT GOD IS REAL.
Mar 31, 2021 3:31 PM
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This is officially the best day of this year.
Mar 31, 2021 3:35 PM
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Never would have expected a compilation movie for something like Penguindrum.
Mar 31, 2021 3:49 PM
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Nomori said:
I can't even imagine how are they gonna condense 24 episodes into a movie.. with new scenes! I doubt it's gonna work out..


I had Penguindrum in my PTW for too long.
Maybe this movie will give me the push to watch the original
Mar 31, 2021 3:50 PM
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I don't really know why they would be making this as Penguindrum has been out for quite a while already. The only reason I can think of would be to raise more funding for Ikuhara's next project since I cannot see a season 2 ever working.
Mar 31, 2021 3:50 PM
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WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
Mar 31, 2021 3:52 PM
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LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Mar 31, 2021 3:52 PM
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yetAnotherGhost said:
I don't really know why they would be making this as Penguindrum has been out for quite a while already. The only reason I can think of would be to raise more funding for Ikuhara's next project since I cannot see a season 2 ever working.
Probably an alternate ending? I don't think it will be a sequel since the ending is great already.
Mar 31, 2021 3:55 PM

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i can't believe we get to see the penguins again
Mar 31, 2021 3:57 PM
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Oh damn and I just finished the show too
Mar 31, 2021 4:05 PM

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This is gonna be interesting. Maybe there will be two parts.
Mar 31, 2021 4:06 PM

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24 episodes worth of content in 2 hours...the idea of it does make me nervous. i'm sure they're gonna cut some great stuff. still, i'm excited for the new scenes, and frankly just an excuse to watch something new by ikuni. wish i could contribute to the crowdfund but looks like it's JP only.
Mar 31, 2021 4:08 PM

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I'll take anything for the chance of seeing new penguin skit scenes. They're obviously the only reason anyone watches Penguindrum.
Mar 31, 2021 4:16 PM

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When I saw the notification I had to do a quick double take! No way are they going to fit such a mindmelt and powerful series of 24 episodes within a movie with some original content but I’d love to see it happen nonetheless!
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Mar 31, 2021 4:21 PM

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Yeah, I'm excited too but I share everyone's opinion: doubt they will be able to do a good job condensing 24 ep and new scenes in a movie...

Well, let's wait and see. Maybe they manage to surprise us.
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Mar 31, 2021 4:52 PM

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Great, it is from the same director, so will be a huge banger animation



He gained a lot of credit after Sarazanmai, which is still very famous show in Japan.
Mar 31, 2021 5:40 PM

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Would be nice if they did something like the Utena movie tbh.
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Mar 31, 2021 5:46 PM

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Looks like an April Fools joke.
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Mar 31, 2021 5:49 PM

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This better not be April Fools
Mar 31, 2021 5:49 PM

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This made my day. Any idea as to when is it coming out?
Mar 31, 2021 6:16 PM
Ceasefire NOW

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Great, a movie that no one asked for.
Mar 31, 2021 7:20 PM
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oh man, I hope this doesn't totally flop
Mar 31, 2021 7:37 PM

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The characters were one of the best parts of this show - if they're going to chop out the character development to fit a 2 hour timeframe it will lose out on a lot of its value...
Mar 31, 2021 11:15 PM

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IM SO THANKFUL I WILL NEVER AMOUNT TO ANYTHING
''Sekai wo Kakumei suru tame ni.''

~~ Me, who then was a brand spanking new university student.
Mar 31, 2021 11:21 PM

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Kosmonaut said:
I'll take anything for the chance of seeing new penguin skit scenes. They're obviously the only reason anyone watches Penguindrum.


You can say that again!
''Sekai wo Kakumei suru tame ni.''

~~ Me, who then was a brand spanking new university student.
Apr 1, 2021 1:30 AM
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is it or is it not an april fools joke?
Apr 1, 2021 2:07 AM
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Just seeing this pop up in my notification list reminded me of the PTSD and the terror of the word Unmei
Apr 1, 2021 2:31 AM

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He remade Utena into a movie, so it seems like something Ikuhara would do
Apr 1, 2021 2:34 AM
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It was announced on the 31st Japanese time, so it's not an April Fools joke.

Apr 1, 2021 5:53 AM

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So this is the adolescence for penguindrum am looking forward.
Apr 1, 2021 6:39 AM

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HUH am I dreaming?
Apr 1, 2021 7:00 AM
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Hopefully this is a april fools joke, a movie is unnecessary and probably it won't be any good
Apr 1, 2021 7:30 AM

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Since when are compilation movies considered a good thing?
Apr 1, 2021 1:46 PM
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best thing to happen since 2019.

I'm right, you're wrong.
Apr 1, 2021 2:23 PM
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Even the recap episodes of Utena had some character development so maybe this penguindrum recap movie will add something satisfying. Preferably an epilogue where everyone gets to be happy.
Apr 1, 2021 2:40 PM

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Oh my God I'm so excited!!!!! <3 This is my favorite series and I just started reading the Novels so this is gonna be great!!! Can't wait for it
Apr 2, 2021 7:27 PM
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good timing
just when i was thinking to rewatch...
Apr 3, 2021 7:48 AM

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Aaaah. Good news!
Jul 7, 2021 4:08 AM

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Two parts for 2022
https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1625648758

Teaser Visual, Teaser PV
April 29, 2022 for Part 1 Subtitled Kimi no Ressha wa Seizon Senryaku
https://natalie.mu/comic/news/458885

Triple H new songs pre-released
https://moca-news.net/article/20220601/2022060100000a_/01/
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Aug 14, 2021 9:03 AM

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10 years too late ---------
Sep 11, 2021 9:30 PM
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Has there been any more specific info regarding the release date?
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Dec 2, 2021 5:38 AM
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Mar 24, 2022 11:35 AM

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Wonder if they're only doing this because it's around the 10th anniversary since penguindrum first came out?? I'm surprised like everyone else that Ikuhara would release something like this it's very left-field and I'm doubtful a recap of this series could work out smoothly at all but I'll never say no to new content of any sort from one of my top favorite series<3

anyone know how popular penguindrum was in japan? I imagine in was more popular than in the US fs
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Apr 8, 2022 5:37 PM

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imagineeeeeeee!
Apr 22, 2022 7:33 AM

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so i decide to do a rewatch after maybe 8 years and i find out theres a movie coming out in a couple days,,,,imagine how much i freaked out, its truly うんめい
May 1, 2022 10:33 PM

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"Seizon senryakuuuuuu"

Any idea when the movie will be available to stream?
Respectfully ofc

May 11, 2022 9:59 AM

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anyone get a chance to catch this in theaters? would love to know how things were changed

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