Live-Action TV
Description
"Gantz II: Perfect Answer" is the second live-action film adaptation of the popular manga series "Gantz," continuing the story of Kei Kurono and his involvement with the mysterious black sphere known as Gantz. The film picks up after the events of the first movie, with Kei and his friend Masaru Kato having survived multiple missions assigned by Gantz, which involve hunting down and eliminating alien targets. The narrative delves deeper into the moral and existential dilemmas faced by the characters as they grapple with the consequences of their actions and the true nature of Gantz.

Kei, now more accustomed to the brutal missions, begins to question the purpose of Gantz and the morality of killing aliens who appear to be sentient beings. His internal conflict is further complicated by the reappearance of Kato, who had previously been killed during a mission but is inexplicably revived. Kato’s return raises questions about the rules governing Gantz and the possibility of escaping its control. Meanwhile, Kei’s relationship with Tae Kojima, a girl he saved in the first film, becomes a central focus as he struggles to balance his feelings for her with the dangerous life he leads as a Gantz participant.

The plot intensifies when a new mission is announced, targeting a group of powerful aliens who have infiltrated human society. These aliens, led by a charismatic and enigmatic figure named Nishi, possess advanced technology and pose a significant threat. As the Gantz team confronts these formidable foes, alliances are tested, and the line between friend and enemy becomes blurred. The mission culminates in a high-stakes battle that forces the characters to confront their own mortality and the possibility of a future beyond Gantz.

Throughout the film, themes of survival, sacrifice, and the search for meaning are explored. The characters are driven by their desire to protect loved ones and find a way out of the endless cycle of violence imposed by Gantz. The narrative also introduces new layers to the Gantz system, hinting at its origins and the greater forces at play. The film concludes with a resolution that ties together the personal journeys of Kei and Kato, while leaving room for interpretation regarding the ultimate fate of the Gantz participants and the enigmatic sphere itself.
Information
Gantz II: Perfect Answer
간츠: 퍼펙트 앤서
Type: Live-Action TV
Movie/Episode length: 145 min.
Date: 04/23/2011
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Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Shinsuke Satō
  • Music
    Kenji Kawai
  • Cgi Director
    Atsushi Doi
  • Executive producer
    Seiji Horibuchi
  • CG Producer
    Yūsaku Toyoshima
  • Chief Production Supervisor
    Hiroshi Miyazaki
  • Planning Cooperation
    Atsushi Nakamura
    Michihiro Aso
    Takaaki Imai
  • Production
    Fumihiro Hirai
    Hiroyasu Murakami
    Julie K. Fujishima
    Kazuhiko Torishima
    Kenjirō Toba
    Shōsaku Ōyama
    Yoshimitsu Ōhashi
    Yoshishige Shimatani
    Yoshitaka Hori
  • Senior Producer
    Naoki Suganuma
  • Manager
    Kenji Dohi
    Manami Iiboshi
    Rieko Fujii
    Shio Toyoda
  • Production Coordination
    Mori Gica
  • Recording Technician
    Liza Pestana
  • Video Post-Production
    Mark Medrano
    Max Savage
  • Direction Artistique
  • Übersetzung
    Michiko Tsuboi
  • ADR Engineer
    Héctor Ruiz
    Raúl Echevarría
  • Dubbing Director
    Elena Canone
  • Screenplay
    Yūsuke Watanabe
  • Original creator
    Hiroya Oku
  • Director of Photography
    Taro Kawazu
  • Producer
    Nobuhiro Iizuka
    Tadashi Tanaka
    Hiromi Makepeace
  • Chief Executive Producer
    Fumihiro Hirai
    Hiroyasu Murakami
    Julie K. Fujishima
    Kazuhiko Torishima
    Kenjirō Toba
    Shōsaku Ōyama
    Yoshimitsu Ōhashi
    Yoshishige Shimatani
    Yoshitaka Hori
  • Line Producer
    Tatsuya Mouri
  • Planning Producer
    Takahiro Satō
  • Production Committee
    Akihiro Yamauchi
    Akinori Higashi
    Eiji Itô
    Hideaki Aoshima
    Hideto Azuma
    Hikaru Onoda
    Hiroki Tsubouchi
    Hirosada Kaisei
    Hiroshi Kondo
    Hiroyuki Fujikado
    Jiro Kawai
    Junichi Sako
    Junsaku Miyoshi
    Kaori Chanomae
    Katsuya Kono
    Kazuteru Harafuji
    Keisuke Tsushima
    Keizo Yuri
    Kenichi Hoyama
    Kiyomi Ikeda
    Kumiko Takenaka
    Masaaki Takano
    Masahiro Kotani
    Masamitsu Endo
    Minami Ichikawa
    Mitsuru Ōshima
    Motoharu Fujii
    Motoyuki Suzuki
    Naoki Watanabe
    Naomi Kimura
    Norio Ota
    Nozomu Takahashi
    Ryōsuke Mori
    Sadataka Osawa
    Satoshi Adachi
    Shigeyuki Akagane
    Shigeyuki Yasumura
    Shin'ichi Inami
    Shinichirō Maeda
    Shuitsu Kikuchi
    Tadaaki Hatakeyama
    Takuya Takanashi
    Taro Nagamatsuya
    Tetsu Muraki
    Tetsuaki Miyazaki
    Tomoko Moritani
    Umeo Ito
    Yoshifumi Izu
    Yoshiharu Arai
    Yoshihiro Kawashima
    Yoshiyuki Suzuki
    Yoshiyuki Zusho
    Yukio Fukushima
  • VFX Supervisor
    Hideaki Maegawa
  • Script
    Ritchie Campos
  • Mix Technician
    Marianne Co
  • Re-Recording Mixing
    Mark Escott
  • Screen Text Translation
    Shio Toyoda
  • Adaptation
    Jean-Guy De la Casinière
  • Mixage
    Frederic Legrand
  • ADR Script
  • Mix Engineer
    Ferrán Mosquera
  • Dialogues
    Maria Casella
Production
  • Distributor
    TOHO
    VAP
    Manga Entertainment
    Warner Home Video
    Madman Entertainment
    Eagle Pictures
    Wild Side Video
    NEW PEOPLE, Inc.
  • Planning
    Nippon Television Network
  • Production Studio
    Nikkatsu Studio
  • Dubbing
    Telesuccess Productions, Inc.
    VSI Berlin
    Videodelta
  • Dubbing Studio
    Dubbing Films
    Bright Way Productions
  • Broadcaster
    Canal+ Xtra
    Max Prime
    Cinemax
    Cinemax Latin America
  • Audio Post Production
    Berke Sound
  • Production
    TOHO
    Shueisha
    Nippon Television Network
    The Yomiuri Shimbun
    YTV
    HoriPro
    Fukuoka Broadcasting Corporation
    Shizuoka Daiichi Television Corporation
    Miyagi Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
    Nikkatsu Corporation
    STV
    HTV
    Chukyo TV. Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
    J Storm, Inc.
    2011「GANTZ」FILM PARTNERS
  • CG Production
    Digital Frontier
  • Production Cooperation
    Django Film
  • Internet Streaming
    AnimeLab
    Vix
  • Licensed by
    Mediatres Estudio
    NEW PEOPLE Entertainment
  • Planning Cooperation
    Weekly Young Jump Editorial Department
  • ADR Recording
    Studio Chinkel