Music Producer Tetsuya Komuro's Surprise Message for 'KING OF PRISM' Anime Film Event Sparks Huge Reaction

Music producer Tetsuya Komuro's surprise message at an event for the anime film "KING OF PRISM" (commonly known as "Kintsua" or "Kinpri") has generated a massive reaction among fans and industry insiders. At the "Kintsua" stage greeting held on August 23rd, the "Big Three" voice actors — Shinichiro Miki, Toshihiko Seki, and Shotaro Morikubo — gathered, energizing the venue with live line readings and more. However, the biggest topic of the day was none other than the message from Tetsuya Komuro himself.

Tetsuya Komuro Praises 'Support Screenings,' Fans Call Him 'Deeply Understanding'

Komuro's message reportedly conveyed a deep understanding of the work and empathy for its unique charm. In particular, his mention of "support screenings," which are synonymous with the film, elicited shouts of surprise and emotion from fans, who called him "deeply understanding" and exclaimed, "He even mentioned support screenings…!" He also expressed gratitude for his music being used in the anime, revealing his humble character.

On social media, various posts expressing joy, surprise, and interest in the work circulated, such as "Thank you, Tetsuya Komuro...🥹" and "Even Tetsuya Komuro watched Kintsua, but I haven't. I am weak." Furthermore, this message has sparked fervent expectations for future collaborations, with comments like, "Can I really hope for a future where Tetsuya Komuro provides music for Kinpri?" and "Tetsuya Komuro, please... I beg you, give TIMEMACHINE to KING OF PRISM..."

'Eiichiro Oda Watched It Too! Tetsuya Komuro Watched It Too!' Kinpri's New Drawing Power

Komuro's message is also likely to lead to new audience engagement for the film. As seen in comments like, "Eiichiro Oda watched it! Tetsuya Komuro watched it! Now's the time to watch KING OF PRISM!", the fact that prominent figures have seen the film serves as a strong appeal to audiences who have not yet experienced Kinpri.

Fans also noted that Komuro Tetsuya's image color is purple, and the Kinpri characters Koji Mihama and Yu Suzuno also have purple as their image color, creating excitement over this newfound commonality.

This surprise message from Tetsuya Komuro has added a new legend to the "KING OF PRISM" event, once again demonstrating the infinite potential of the work. All eyes are now on what developments "Kinpri," recognized by a master of the music world, will show next.

The context

"KING OF PRISM" (often abbreviated as "Kinpri") is a popular Japanese anime film series, a spin-off from the "Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live" anime. It features male idol characters who compete in a unique sport called "Prism Shows," combining singing, dancing, and elaborate figure skating-like performances with magical effects. The series is particularly renowned for its highly interactive "support screenings" (応援上映 - Ōen Jōei).

A "support screening" is a special type of movie screening in Japan where audiences are actively encouraged to cheer, sing along, shout out lines, wave glow sticks, and react vocally to the film's events. Unlike traditional moviegoing, where silence is expected, these screenings foster a lively, concert-like atmosphere, allowing fans to deeply engage with the on-screen action and characters.

Tetsuya Komuro is a legendary Japanese music producer, songwriter, and keyboardist who rose to prominence in the late 1980s and dominated the J-Pop scene throughout the 1990s. He is credited with producing numerous hit songs for popular artists such as TRF, globe, Namie Amuro, and many others, often referred to as the "Komuro Family." His distinctive electronic sound and prolific output made him one of the most influential figures in Japanese music history. His acknowledgment of "KING OF PRISM," especially its unique support screenings, is significant as it brings attention from a mainstream music icon to a niche but passionate anime fandom.