Japan's multimedia franchise "Hypnosis Mic" is launching an innovative interactive feature film in February 2025, marking Japan's first audience-participatory movie experience.

The film takes place in a unique world where traditional weapons are banned, and conflicts are resolved through rap battles. Audiences will directly influence the story's outcome through real-time smartphone polling during screenings, determining both the narrative direction and battle winners.

Key Details:

• Director: Tsujimoto Takanori (Polygon Pictures)
• Screenplay: Momose Yuichiro
• Release Date: February 21, 2025
• Distribution: Toho Next
• Format: Interactive theatrical experience

The franchise, created by King Records in 2017, has already established success across multiple platforms, including music, radio dramas, manga, stage shows, games, and two seasons of anime (2020 and 2023). The anime series streams globally on Crunchyroll following its merger with Funimation.

This interactive film format represents a significant innovation in cinema, combining traditional storytelling with audience participation while creating new revenue opportunities through multi-platform engagement.

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