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1. www.newsweek.com › belle-mamoru-hosoda-interview-uMamoru Hosoda on How He Created 'Belle's' Virtual World 'U'

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   Jan 14, 2022 · Director Mamoru Hosoda spoke to Newsweek about how he came up with the imaginative social media platform-turned VR "U" for his newest anime film "Belle".

2. www.polygon.com › 22870380 › belle-mamoru-hosodaBelle’s Mamoru Hosoda on an anime obsession that ... - Polygon

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   Jan 12, 2022 · In his new movie Belle, Mamoru Hosoda deals with themes he’s explored in Summer Wars, Wolf Children, Mirai, and even Digimon: Our War Game. In a new interview he talks about the anime movie ...

3. myanimelist.net › anime › 44807Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime (Belle) - MyAnimeList.net

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   "U" is a popular social media platform where people can create a virtual persona and start a new life. Among its five billion users, one newcomer is quickly gaining attention: Belle, a beautiful singer whose alluring melodies slowly capture the hearts of the masses.

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4. variety.com › 2022 › film'Belle' Review: A Feminist Beauty and the Beast Fable - Variety

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   Jan 6, 2022 · With “ Belle,” anime master Mamoru Hosoda has reimagined “Beauty and the Beast” for the metaverse set — that young generation of social media users who switch identities comfortably between the...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Belle_(2021_film)Belle (2021 film) - Wikipedia

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   Belle (竜とそばかすの姫, Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime, literally The Dragon and the Freckled Princess) is a 2021 Japanese animated science fantasy film written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda and produced by Studio Chizu.

6. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › movies'Belle' explained: Anime finds joy in avatars, online life ...

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   Jan 15, 2022 · In “Belle,” people are able to put on a mask and become someone different online, detach from who they are in reality. Why do you think this ability for a double life is so enticing for...

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   Is Belle a anime?

   • Belle (竜とそばかすの姫, Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime, literally The Dragon and the Freckled Princess) is a 2021 Japanese animated science fantasy film written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda and produced by Studio Chizu.

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   When does Belle come out?

   • Belle is out in theaters across the U.S. now and will be given a theatrical release in the UK on Friday, February 4. Mamoru Hosoda poses during a photo session as part of premiere of "Belle" on December 03, 2021 in Lille, France, and a still of Belle in "Belle".

   Mamoru Hosoda on How He Created 'Belle's' Virtual World 'U'

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   What is 'Belle' about?

   • That is a big theme in “Belle.” “Belle” examines the negative and the positive side of the online world and self-expression. There’s a negative side to this phenomenon, online bullying and harassment. Yet, your work, it seems, tries to approach all the topics related to the internet with an edge of hopefulness, rather than with a fatalistic lens.

   'Belle' explained: Anime finds joy in avatars, online life - Los

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   Why did Hosoda make Belle a musical?

   • Hosoda initially intended for Belle to be a musical, but considered the idea difficult due to Japan not having a culture of making musicals. However, he still wanted music to be central to the film, so he searched for a protagonist who could sing.

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   Why did 'Belle' have music?

   • The music in “Belle” wasn’t supposed to simply be something that was dropped into the movie for the sake of having music. It was very much intended to have the approach of a musical, where there was an emotional journey associated with the music and lyrics themselves.

   'Belle' explained: Anime finds joy in avatars, online life - Los

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   Is 'Belle' a musical?

   • From the moment she arrives in U, she’s able to express herself through song. “Belle” isn’t a musical in the traditional sense, although Hosoda gives the character multiple opportunities to belt out ethereal emotional anthems, casting Japanese singer-songwriter Kaho Nakamura to handle both speaking and performing aspects of the role.

   'Belle' Review: A Feminist Beauty and the Beast Fable - Variety

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8. www.imdb.com › title › tt13651628Belle (2021) - IMDb

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   Suzu is a shy, everyday high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters "U", a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a gorgeous and globally-beloved singer.