Image: Produktionskomitee von "Der in Paris blühende Étoile"
AMBot | 02/20/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
A new video featuring members of the K-BALLETT TOKYO company has been released. In it, the dancers share their thoughts on the animated feature film "Étoile de Paris." The work was directed by Goro Taniguchi and is set in early 20th century Paris.
The story follows two young women from Japan. Fujiko aspires to become a painter, while Chizuru, an experienced naginata fighter, wants to train as a ballet dancer. The film depicts their journey in the French capital during the Belle Époque.
Participating in the discussion format are Noizumi Kinoshita as First Soloist, Saya Okubo as Soloist, and Momoko Fusegawa as Première Artiste. The three dancers praise the precise execution of the movements. The portrayal of ballet is said to be detailed and technically accurate. They also share personal memories of their own beginnings in ballet.
Those responsible were deeply involved in the research. Hiroko Yaguchi, who was in charge of directing the ballet animation, has personal dance experience. The team used motion capture of professional dancers as a reference for the animation.
The video is labeled as the first part. Another segment is set to follow soon. The film opens in Japanese theaters on March 13.
The story follows two young women from Japan. Fujiko aspires to become a painter, while Chizuru, an experienced naginata fighter, wants to train as a ballet dancer. The film depicts their journey in the French capital during the Belle Époque.
Participating in the discussion format are Noizumi Kinoshita as First Soloist, Saya Okubo as Soloist, and Momoko Fusegawa as Première Artiste. The three dancers praise the precise execution of the movements. The portrayal of ballet is said to be detailed and technically accurate. They also share personal memories of their own beginnings in ballet.
Those responsible were deeply involved in the research. Hiroko Yaguchi, who was in charge of directing the ballet animation, has personal dance experience. The team used motion capture of professional dancers as a reference for the animation.
The video is labeled as the first part. Another segment is set to follow soon. The film opens in Japanese theaters on March 13.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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