About (Sub) K MISSING KINGS

(Sub) K MISSING KINGS is a visually stunning Japanese anime movie, released on 12th of July 2014. The movie continues from where the original series left. Red, Blue, and Silver clans struggle to maintain balance following the death of Shiro and the disappearance of K's memory. The Green Clan takes advantage of the disorder with its militia Deadman, pushing the clans to their limits.

Making / Production

The film was produced by the animation studio GoHands and directed by Shingo Suzuki, who also served as the character designer for the film. It was written by GoRA, a group of seven anonymous authors known for their intriguing and intricate storytelling.

Actors

• Yui Horie: Voiced Anna Kushina who becomes Red Clan's new king. Horie’s execution was immaculate, showing Anna's growth and maturity.
• Mikako Komatsu: Played Neko, a Strain who can alter people's perception. Mikako perfectly portrayed Neko's quirky, playful yet loyal character.
• Kenjiro Tsuda: Tsuda voiced Mikoto Suoh, the former Red King whose death is a significant plot point in the series. His performance successfully captures the essence of the iconic character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie served as a bridge connecting season 1 and season 2 of the original TV series.
• Though the film was mainly produced by the Japanese team, it was dubbed and released in English by Viz Media.
• The film was initially premiered at Anime Expo at Los Angeles in 2014.

Quotes

• "We must believe in the future, in our skills: it’s the only way." - Munakata, Reisi.
• "I'll always be beside you. Just like the sky is always above, ok?" - Yashiro, Isana.
• "I'll prove that your belief isn't misplaced." - Suoh, Mikoto.

Music, Soundtrack

• Mikio Endō was the music composer of the film with beautifully orchestrated pieces that perfectly blended with the narrative.
• The official theme song "Flame of Red" was performed by Yui Horie.
• The soundtrack album of the movie was released on the same day as the movie.