New details about the upcoming "Fairy Tail Dragon Cry" anime movie were recently shared by the producers of the movie. A release date has also been announced for the movie based on the hit anime TV and comic series. The producers have also released the names of the cast members of the upcoming animated film.
The Movie Will Be Released On May 5, 2017
"Fairy Tail Dragon Cry" anime movie will be launched on May 5, 2017. Fans who are waiting for the movie will be glad to know that their wait will only take about three and a half months. This movie will feature the original characters of the anime manga series such as Natsu, Animus, Zashu, Sonia and much more.
The creators of the manga series have been slow in producing movies based on its story and characters. They produced that first movie titled "Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess way back in 2012. It is only natural that die-hard fans will be happy that the second "Fairy Tail Dragon Cry" anime movie is now soon coming.
Hiro Mashima Will Produce "Fairy Tail Dragon Cry" Anime Movie
This time, Hiro Mashima will produce "Fairy Tail Dragon Cry." The movie will be directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa, who directed episodes on "Gate" and "Attack on Titan." Writing the screenplay are Yashuharu Takanashi and Shoji Yonemura. Character designs will be done by Yuuko Yamada whose previous works include "Person 3: The Movie."
Here Are The Cast Of Characters
The main cast of "Fairy Tail Dragon Cry" anime movie and their respective roles are the following: Tetsuya Kakihara will play the role of Natsu. Aya Hirano will portray Lucy. Rie Kugimiya will act as Happy. Yuuichi Nakamura will play the part of Gray. Sayaka Ohara will perform the role of Erza. Wendy will be played by Satomi Sato while Yui Horie will act as Carla.
"Fairy Tail" is celebrating its 10th year anniversary. The creators of the anime are not doing any prequel but are producing three OVA story adaptations instead. The year 2017 is becoming a big year for the anime creators based on the projects they are currently undertaking.