Crunchyroll Announces Theatrical Release Dates for ‘The Concierge’ and ‘Trapezium’ Come September

Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today the North American theatrical dates for two films – the fantastical anthropomorphic film The Concierge, and Trapezium, a fresh, realistic take on Japan’s idol-obsessed culture. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute The Concierge on September 11 and Trapezium on September 18, both for one-day-only, in North America.  The Concierge will also be distributed in Italy on September 23, Germany on September 24, Australia on September 26, and Spain on September 27. Trapezium, which has been acquired by Crunchyroll, will be released in France on November 19 and Germany on November 26. Both films are set to be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment in the above-mentioned territories.

The Concierge Akino is a trainee concierge at the Hokkyoku Department Store, an unusual department store that caters exclusively to animals. Under the watchful eyes of the floor manager and senior concierges, Akino runs around to fulfill the wishes of customers with a myriad of needs and problems in her pursuit to become a full-fledged concierge.  The Concierge is directed by Yoshimi Itazu from production company PRODUCTION I.G (Ghost in the Shell, PSYCHO-PASS, HAIKYU!!). The main voice cast includes Natsumi Kawaida as Akino, Takeo Otsuka as Elulu, and  Kenjiro Tsuda as W…