WE ARE Perfume –WORLD TOUR 3rd DOCUMENT

15 years since formation / 10 years since major debut
15 years of Perfume and to the future...
Connecting the “past” and the “future”,
A documentary illustrating Perfume at the “present".

A first for a Japanese documentary, Perfume's new documentary is set to open simultaneously in Japan and the U.S.!
Release for Asia, Central and South America and Europe are also planned.
The film was also officially invited to the 28th Tokyo International Film Festival for the Panorama Category!

Perfume’s first documentary, “WE ARE Perfume –WORLD TOUR 3rd DOCUMENT” is set for simultaneous release in Japan and the US. Although there have been past precedent for Japanese films to be released simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. with examples such as: (“Midnight Eagle” (2007), “RED LINE” (2010), “SAIGO NO CHUSHINGURA” (2010)); this will be the first for a Japanese documentary.

This arrangement was made possible by theaters in Los Angeles and New York responding immediately to offers from Live Viewing Japan. Perfume also had immensely successful shows in these cities during their world tour, “Perfume WORLD TOUR 3rd” last fall. The US film distributor, Day O Productions, comments: “We are very happy to hear Perfume’s documentary will be shown in both U.S. and Japan at the same time! Extremely proud of a-chan, KASHIYUKA, and NOCCHi are globally famous! Very excited to see the behind-the-scenes footages of their last world tour because we want to re-live those special moments with fellow fans. Hoping the girls will do another U.S. show soon!”

Perfume first set foot on US soil 3 years before “Perfume WORLD TOUR 3rd”, where they appeared at the world premiere of the movie “Cars 2”, which featured Perfume’s famous single “Polyrhythm”. It was their dream come true to do a headline show in the U.S., and having this documentary screened in the U.S. is a wonderful gift for them to celebrate their anniversary year. All their passion for the world tour is captured in captivating detail in the film.

The film will also be released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico. Plans for South America and EU are currently in the works. Their latest album “LEVEL3” is digitally available in 251 regions around the world, so the film is expected to be shown in more countries with announcements to come!
This film captures Perfume's love for their fans, and the fans love for Perfume in Japan and beyond, a true testament to how far Perfume has come in terms of worldwide popularity.

The documentary also participated in the 28th Tokyo International Film Festival in the Panorama Category where Perfume walked on the red carpet!
In addition to the film opening in various parts of the world, it was invited to participate in the 28th Tokyo International Film Festival in the Panorama Category. Perfume walked on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the festival. The Panorama Category is a newly established category from this year. Films are nominated from various genres with the concept of diversity. The festival organizer had the following to say about the film: “I chose this film to be shown at the Tokyo International Film Festival to present the importance of sharing an internationally recognized artist such as Perfume to an even wider audience".

About the film
The documentary “WE ARE Perfume -WORLD TOUR 3rd DOCUMENT” covers never-before-seen behind the scenes footage of their special anniversary year (2014 to 2015) including their time at “Perfume WORLD TOUR 3rd” and “SXSW 2015”. It features special footage of their live shows and much more. Their passionate devotion to their performance is captured in the film, including all the joy and pain that comes with it. In addition, the film highlights Perfume as not just active in the music scene, but also in the fashion scene and overall pop culture scene. Seeing the present status of the group whose popularity goes beyond the group's homeland of Japan, the film will hopefully give fans a better understanding of Perfume's path from day one to current day, a path which will open the way to their future. Perfume’s 1st documentary, “WE ARE Perfume -WORLD TOUR 3rd DOCUMENT”, will hit the theaters in Japan on Oct. 31, 2015.

Never-before-seen footage only you can see on this film!
To improve their performance, Perfume holds a “reviewing meeting” for hours after their shows. These meetings have also been documented in this film, revealing the dedication and passion Perfume has to perfect their performances. Because of their tight schedule during the world tour, Perfume members were only able to enjoy a little bit of free time. In Singapore, the group was excited to see the big Merlion, and were elated to have the chance to walk around Times Square in New York. Perfume members also looked back into their history during their solo interviews which are included exclusively in this documentary.

Screening dates for Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan have also been confirmed!
The screenings in New York and Los Angeles will be on October 31st and November 1st. Tickets are already on sale.
The screening for Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan have been confirmed as follows: November 20, 21, and 22 in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and on November 20 and 21 in Singapore. Advanced tickets will be on sale in Hong Kong, from October 27, in Singapore, from October 29 and in Taiwan, from October 30, 2015.
For more information please check:
http://liveviewing.jp/screenings/we-are-perfume-eng/

**Comments from Perfume members**
*Comments were received before the 28th Tokyo International Film Festival’s red carpet.

a-chan
"Soooooo happy to hear that the film will be shown in Japan and the U.S. at the same time!!!!! That’s amazing! The documentary crew captured so much behind the scenes of how we create Perfume shows including some embarrassing moments but that’s the real us. I’m happy that we get to deliver that to fans not just in Japan but around the world! And the red carpet! Will it really be red? When we went to the “Cars 2” world premiere, the carpet was black, the color of the circuit so it’s my dream to walk on the “red” carpet!! I will treasure every step of it. (*^^*) Oh, I’m getting nervous already…hahaha!"

KASHIYUKA
"It was such a pleasure to see our tour becoming a film, but that film being shown simultaneously in the U.S. is unbelievable! I hope a lot of people will see it! I’ve never dreamed of walking on the red carpet of an international film festival either. I will walk down the red carpet with my appreciation for everyone involved with the film making. I am happy that we three Perfume members can do that together! I hope to enjoy that gorgeous atmosphere of an international film festival!"

NOCCHi
"Wow, this is becoming a big deal…! I really hope that everyone will see the film very soon. Can’t wait! ^ ^"

Comment from film director Taketoshi Sado
"This is the first film that I directed and it’s such an honor for me that the film is invited to Tokyo International Film Festival, as well as it being shown around the world. If you see Perfume just the way they are in this film, I’m sure that anyone will become their fan. I hope everyone around the world will see this film."

“WE ARE Perfume -WORLD TOUR 3rd DOCUMENT”
Starring Perfume (Ayaka Nishiwaki, Yuka Kashino, Ayano Omoto) / directed by Taketoshi Sado
Marketed and distributed by Nikkatsu Corporation (C) 2015“WE ARE Perfume”Film Partners.
Official website:
http://we-are-perfume.com/
International distribution by Live Viewing Japan
Official int’l website:
http://liveviewing.jp/screenings/we-are-perfume-eng/

Perfume biography
Perfume is a trio of girls that formed in Hiroshima back in 2000, consisting of a-chan (Ayaka Nishiwaki), KASHIYUKA (Yuka Kashino) and NOCCHi (Ayano Omoto). The group moved to Tokyo in 2003 and started working with Yasutaka Nakata of CAPSULE as their producer. In 2005, Perfume made their major debut with the single, “Linear Motor Girl” attracting attention with their futuristic sound and image.
From October 26th, 2012, Perfume went on their first international tour visiting Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore, evidence of their growing popularity far beyond Japan. Their next world tour was in July, 2013. With “Perfume WORLD TOUR 2nd”, they visited Germany, the UK and France for the first time which spread their recognition to the western markets.
In October and November, 2014, another world tour title “Perfume WORLD TOUR 3rd” followed.This time in Taiwan, Singapore, LA, London and NY.
Perfume celebrates their 15th anniversary since formation and 10th since major debut in 2015.

“Perfume WORLD TOUR 3rd” merchandise is also now available at TOM Premium Shop!

© 2015“WE ARE Perfume”Film Partners.
© 2015“WE ARE Perfume”Film Partners.
© 2015“WE ARE Perfume”Film Partners.
© 2015“WE ARE Perfume”Film Partners.
© 2015“WE ARE Perfume”Film Partners.
© 2015“WE ARE Perfume”Film Partners.

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