Rhythm Heaven: The Movie (2021 Film)

Rhythm Heaven: The Movie released in Japan under the name Rizumu Tengoku Kōhai no Dai Rizumugēmukuesuto! (リズム天国 後輩の大リズムゲームクエスト!) is an upcoming anime musical adventure comedy film, the movie set to be released in cinemas on November 27, 2021 in Japan, December 17, 2021 in USA, and in December 25, 2021 Worldwide.

Synopsis
A bunch of high school students compete for the best song and performance routine, but accidentally their favorite Rhythm Games got scareted into diferents places of Rhythm City, so they need to find it before the evil Quiz show host finds and destroy their Rhythm Games, at the end they discover by remixing their acts together they form an unstoppable force that can stop the evil Quiz show host from ruining the contest with his bad rhythm games. Along the way the characters meet the legendary Karate Joe and Wandering Ninja to help them become Rhythm Masters.

Plot
A group of talented high school students prepares for the ultimate competition to showcase their musical prowess and performance routines. Among them are Max, a determined young boy, his girlfriend Penny, the skilled baseball pitcher Casey, the ambitious reporter Lauren, and the talented rapper Grace.

However, their plans take a sudden twist when their favorite Rhythm Games mysteriously scatter across various locations in Rhythm City. Filled with determination, the group embarks on an adventure to retrieve their beloved games before the nefarious Quiz Show Host finds and destroys them.

As they journey through Rhythm City, the characters face numerous challenges and encounters. They must navigate the intricate Fillbots Factory, working together to fill robots and overcome obstacles. They engage in a thrilling dance competition against the formidable Tap Girl, showcasing their rhythmic skills.

In their quest, the group also finds themselves locked in an intense ping pong match with the skilled Paddlers, testing their agility and timing. Along the way, they meet the legendary Karate Joe and Wandering Ninja, who offer guidance and aid in their journey to become true Rhythm Masters.

Throughout their adventures, Max, Penny, Casey, Lauren, and Grace realize the true power of unity and collaboration. They discover that by remixing their acts and combining their individual talents, they form an unstoppable force that can combat the evil Quiz Show Host's attempt to ruin the competition with his bad rhythm games.

In an epic climax, the group showcases their newfound unity and talents, presenting a breathtaking performance that captivates the Quiz Show Host. Through their combined efforts, they save the contest from destruction and inspire others to embrace the power of rhythm and harmony.

Main

 * Kensho Ono as Kohai (Known as Max in the English Dub and voiced by Bryce Papenbrook): He is a boy with a cheerful, kinda naive but with a bright personality.
 * Ayane Sakura as Senpai (Known as Penny in the English Dub and voiced by Erica Mendez): She is one of Max's best friends and his crush. She is a Mature and gentle girl with a silly side.
 * Masako Jo as Pitcher (Known as Casey in the English Dub and voiced by Ashleigh Ball): She is competitive and kinda moody. She is one of the best pitchers of the Rhythm Elementary School.
 * Aoi Yuki as Reporter (Known as Lauren in the English Dub and voiced by Erika Harlacher): She is the reporter of the Rhythm Elementary School. She is silly and loud, always looking for the next scoop but still is very friendly toward everyone.
 * Nana Mizuki as So'ra (Known as Grace in the English Dub and voiced by Cristina Vee): She is an ex-rapper and the mentor figure for the characters, she’s very calm although she has a squad of loyal fans.
 * Tomokazu Sugita as Eddie (Voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch in English Dub): He is Max's weasel pet and partner, he can be mischievous but he is still intelligent.

Supporting

 * Teri & Maiku (Known as Terry and Mike in the English Dub): They are ex-rappers and Grace's fans. They also are a comedic duo.
 * Charles Calvin: He is the scientist and inventor of the Rhythm City, he makes all of the gadgets that the Rhythm Palz uses.

Box Office
Even though it was a success in Japan, the film was a box office flop in the USA (Mainly because of the COVID-19 Pandemic). However, the film gained a major success when released on VOD, making it one of the highest rented VOD movies, leading to the development of the english dub of the sequel.

Critical Response
Despite it’s box office failure, Rhythm Heaven: The Movie gained a critical acclaim by both critics and audiences and has received an 98% rating score on Rotten Tomatoes, This movie also has a 96% rating on Metacritic. The film won a Best Anime Film during the Oscars Awards of 2022. It also received a rating of 9.7/10 on IMDB, and a 5/5 on Common Sense Media.

Teaser Trailer
Rhythm Heaven: The Movie (2021 Film)/Teaser Trailer

Trailer 1
Rhythm Heaven: The Movie (2021 Film)/Trailer 1

TV Spot
Rhythm Heaven: The Movie (2021 Film)/TV Spot

Video Game
Main article: Rhythm Heaven: The Movie (videogame) (Page Coming Soon)

In 2022, a video game promoting the film was released for multiple platforms.

AMC Theatres

 * 1) AMC Theaters 100th Anniversary Pre-roll (2020-)
 * 2) Sonic The Hedgehog 2 trailer
 * 3) Turning Red trailer
 * 4) DC League of Pets trailer
 * 5) Lightyear trailer
 * 6) Minions: The Rise of Gru trailer
 * 7) My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission trailer
 * 8) AMC Theaters 100th Anniversary "Silence is Golden" & "Feature Presentation" (2020-)
 * 9) AMC Theaters "We Make Movies Better Bumper"
 * 10) 20th Century Studios Logo
 * 11) Bandai Namco Entertaiment Logo
 * 12) Start of the movie

Transcript
See: Rhythm Heaven: The Movie (2021 Film)/Transcript

Videos
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Trivia

 * This was the first ever movie that Bandai Namco Movies produced.
 * This was also the first anime film to be distributed by 20th Century Studios (Only in the international releases).
 * Even though is an anime, it has some similarities with Disney movies like the songs or the quiz show host's attitude.
 * Innersloth gave the permission to Bandai Namco to include Henry Stickmin in the film due to a deal Namco did with Innersloth.
 * Penny was inspired by other similar characters such as Cylindria from Pac-Man and The Ghostly Adventures (Which is also made by Namco).
 * Terry and Mike were also inspired by Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King.
 * Eddie was also inspired by Abu from Aladdin.
 * The film was originally going to be a hybrid/live action film (like Sonic the Hedgehog or Pokémon Detective Pikachu) but Bandai Namco wanted to make an anime film.
 * The worldwide release of the movie is on Christmas Day 2021.
 * The English version of the intro was accidentally leaked on December 10 2021, a week before the USA Release.
 * This movie was made to coincide with Rhythm Heaven HyperMix.
 * The Manga of the film was released in January 18, 2022.