Voting results announced for the 71st Mainichi Film Awards "TSUTAYA x Filmarks Movie Fan Award 2016" Japanese Film Category: "Your Name."', Foreign Film Category 'Zootopia'

2017.01.19 Press Releases
TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. / Tsumiki Co., Ltd.

--The best films released in 2016, as chosen by movie fans, have been decided!--

TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / President and COO: Kazuo Nakanishi / hereinafter referred to as "TSUTAYA"), which operates 1,478 TSUTAYA stores nationwide, and Filmarks (operated by Tsumiki Co., Ltd. Head office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Suzuki Takayuki / hereinafter referred to as "Filmarks"), one of Japan's largest movie review services recommended by TSUTAYA, are special sponsors of the 71st Mainichi Film Awards. Voting for the "TSUTAYA x Filmarks Movie Fan Award," the only award open to the general public, has been held, and the winners for this year have now been decided, so we are pleased to announce the results.

The "TSUTAYA x Filmarks Movie Fan Awards" are held in collaboration with the Mainichi Film Awards, one of Japan's most prestigious film awards. From November 11th to December 20th, 2016, movie fans voted for the Japanese and foreign films they found most moving and entertaining from films released in Japan in 2016.

Out of 10,917 valid votes, Your Name received an overwhelming 2,743 votes in the Japanese film category. In the foreign film category, "Zootopia," which received 353 votes, was selected as the most popular film among movie fans in the "TSUTAYA x Filmarks Movie Fan Awards 2016."The top 20 rankings for each category are published on the following website.

TSUTAYA x Filmarks Movie Fan Awards 2016 Voting Results Announced

The top-ranked works in each category will be presented with a trophy and additional prizes at the awards ceremony for the 71st Mainichi Film Awards to be held on February 15, 2017. In addition, we will be accepting entries from today until February 5th for a chance to win a giveaway to attend the awards ceremony, with 30 pairs of people (60 people) invited.

30 pairs of 60 people will be invited to the 71st Mainichi Film Awards Awards Ceremony. Application site

Starting this year, the voting format has been updated to allow fans to share their votes on social media along with their comments, which has led to fans sharing their votes with each other and expanding communication through movie topics. Furthermore, with the participation of Filmarks, one of the largest movie review services in Japan, the event brought together the thoughts of movie fans who regularly post movie reviews. Below are some excerpts from the messages sent in during the vote.

Messages from Voters

●Script, video, voice acting, music. It's amazing no matter where you look.
I've always been a fan of director Shinkai, so I'm a little sad that he made his national debut with this film, but I hope he will continue to lead Japanese animation in the future!
"Your Name."』

●It was simply beautiful. The visuals, the story, the dialogue, the acting, and the music. Those synchronicities too.
The beauty and pleasure made me feel a tingling sensation deep in my chest several times.
I like movies, but I prefer reading, so I don't often find myself immersed in the worlds of other people's films as much as I do in the fantasies that arise from my own imagination when reading a book. However, I felt that this film gave me an experience that could only be had through a film for the first time in a long time.
"Your Name."』

●Above all, this is the film I was most engrossed in this year!!
It's a work that really shows "Japaneseness" in both good and bad ways.
It was a film that I would like foreigners to see, so that they can get to know "Japanese people" in a way that goes beyond just the image of samurai, ninjas, and anime.
Shin Godzilla

There are scenes that remind me of the Godzilla movies I went to see with my father a long time ago.
A story that you can enjoy as an adult.
The new Godzilla visuals and the efforts of the Self-Defense Forces were appealing.
Shin Godzilla

●I was able to experience a mysterious and inexplicable emotion that I had never experienced before.
The depictions are detailed, very careful and beautiful, and although the story may seem ordinary, it is actually very deep and rich, and every time you watch it you will discover something new and be moved. Kotoringo's insert song and Suzu's voice blend into the film and resonate in the heart. It was the first time I'd ever seen a movie that moved me so much that it continued to wash over me even days after I got home. I honestly don't know why I'm so impressed. It was an exhausting movie that required all my heart and soul. It's a truly mysterious movie. I'm amazed that they were able to make something like this. I saw the greatest masterpiece of my life. I'm grateful to the people who made it and the cinema.
"In This Corner of the World"

●I thought it was aimed at children, but it was a sensational film with laughter, tears, and action. It's not racism, but it seems to be replacing the negative concepts that still exist in the world today with carnivorous and herbivorous animals, and conveying the message that we shouldn't judge people by their appearance. It may sound like an exaggeration, but I think it's a masterpiece that can be passed down to future generations.
Zootopia

●My longing for space is becoming more and more real. In the film, bacteria are used to grow vegetables from human waste. Scientists use their wisdom and focus all their time and effort on the goal of survival. I felt there were infinite possibilities and thought it was a wonderful fantasy film.
The Odyssey

●The story is exciting just from hearing about the idea of popular heroes, each playing their own leading role, battling fiercely on the same screen. There is a good reason for fighting, and what's more, the plot twists that are common in this type of justice vs. justice story, but they are a pleasant surprise. It's fun to watch no matter how many times.
Captain America: Civil War

●A film that will move you to tears no matter how many times you watch it, filled with brotherly love. Every time I watch it, my attachment to this work and the emotions I feel grow deeper. Great friends, great family, and great songs. Furthermore, each line is captivating, making this a truly wonderful piece of work.
"Sing Street: Songs for the Future"

●I've always loved Deadpool, and now that it's finally been made into a movie, I've watched it so many times! Both the dubbed and subtitled versions have their own merits and are wonderful. I want more people to know about Deadpool's coolness and playful cuteness.
"dead pool"

[What is Filmarks?] Filmarks (web): http://filmarks.com
This is one of the largest movie review services in Japan, with over 20 million movie reviews recommended by TSUYATA. Based on the function that allows you to easily check and post movie reviews, it is used by many movie fans as a "movie viewing record," "memo and memorandum of movies you want to see," and "communication tool for enjoying movie talk."

[TSUTAYA x Filmarks Movie Fan Awards 2016 Overview]
■Official name: TSUTAYA x Filmarks Movie Fan Awards 2016
■Official website:http://tsutaya.jp/eigafan2016/
■ Campaign period: November 11th, 2016 (Friday) at noon to December 20th, 2016 (Tuesday) at 11:59 PM
■How to vote: Access the voting site from your computer, smartphone, or mobile phone
■ Eligibility: Those who have access to the voting site and have a Facebook or Twitter account
■Voting category: "Japanese Film Category" / "Foreign Film Category" *You can only vote for one category.
■ Eligible films: Films released in Japan for 14 days or more between January 1st and December 31st, 2016, with a paid theatrical release date
*The release dates of eligible films are from December 18, 2015 to December 18, 2016.

[71st Mainichi Film Awards Awards Ceremony Invitation Application Details]
■Campaign name: Invitation to the Mainichi Film Awards Ceremony for 30 pairs (60 people)
■Application site:http://tsutaya.jp/eigafan2016_oubo/
■Application period: Thursday, January 19, 2017 to Sunday, February 5, 2017　
■How to apply: Access the campaign application site from your computer, smartphone, or mobile phone.
■Prize: 30 pairs (60 people) will be invited to the 71st Mainichi Film Awards Awards Ceremony via lottery
　　　[Award Ceremony Date] Wednesday, February 15, 2017
　　　[Venue] Musa Kawasaki Symphony Hall (Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki City)
　　　[Event time] Doors open at 15:00 / Ceremony begins at 15:30 (scheduled to end at 17:30)
■Lottery method: Selected from applicants
■ Winners announcement: Winners will be notified when an invitation is sent to them.

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Voting results announced for the 71st Mainichi Film Awards "TSUTAYA x Filmarks Movie Fan Award 2016" Japanese Film Category: "Your Name."', Foreign Film Category 'Zootopia'

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