Trapezium belongs to a rather niche genre for an anime film. That would be the idol genre. Yes, it’s a coming-of-age story, but it’s also part of the idol genre, which is not a genre most anime films typically explore. However, the original novel by writer Kazumi Takayama (who is herself a former idol for Nogizaka46) and artist Tae, upon which this anime film is based on, does have over 250,000 copies in circulation as of 2022, so that does suggest quite a good story for this anime film. Even better, this anime film originally made its debut in Japan on May 10, 2024; and succeeded in getting 10th place at the box office there on its opening weekend.
All of that does explain why Crunchyroll are so eager to get their hands on said anime film. Even better, they’re already ready to sell tickets to it. Don’t believe me? Then why not check out the official trailer for Trapezium below, and see if this idol film is music to your ears?
Trapezium: Details
Crunchyroll is proud to announce the impending NA theatrical debut of Trapezium with an official trailer on YouTube. When is this, you might ask? Well, this anime film by CloverWorks (Spy x Family, Bocchi the Rock!, Black Butler -Public School Arc-) will hit theaters in the US and Canada on September 18, 2024. The screenings will be in Japanese audio with English subtitles only. You can purchase tickets for it right now from Fandango.
Bonus: Key Art and Synopsis
That’s not all, folks! Crunchyroll also has the official synopsis for Trapezium to tease the anime film’s story. You can check out that synopsis below:
Driven by an unwavering passion for becoming an idol, Yu Azuma, a first-year student at Joshu East High School, embarks on a journey to form an idol group. To make her dream a reality, she recruits one girl from each of her region’s four high schools, located to the north, east, south, and west, and finds her three soon-to-be fellow group members.
Ranko Katori, a sophisticated second-year student at Holy Teneritas Southern Girls’ Academy, with a distinctive curly hairstyle and admiration for Ochofujin (“Madame Butterfly”). Kurumi Taiga, a student at West Tech Vocational High School, who wears cute, oversized jackets with long sleeves and dreams of winning the championship at a robotics competition. And Mika Kamei, a student who also hails from Joshu North High School, is known for being a kind-hearted girl and for her dedication to volunteering.
With the help of Shinji Kudo, Yu’s “collaborator” and confidante, these four young girls set off on the road to stardom as “Compass Rose,” but once pressures of their newfound fame and demands come into play, the girls question if all of this work is worth it. Doubt creeps into the group’s aspirations, and they must face decisions that will shape their destiny in the competitive world of show business. Yu is left unable to understand why anyone would want to give up their life in the spotlight.
