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-The Book of Agibas is the second instalment of the Professor Yuko franchise, and was released in late [[calendar:ye_39]]. It was produced by Firefly Films, a subsidiary of [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]], and Vibrant Cloud Filmworks, an independent production house from [[system:anisa]]. The film's previuous stars, Shiba Koki and Araya Mioko, return to portray their characters, as well as director Hiruken Kayo and other crewmembers. It is a sequel to [[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb|The Secret of the Tomb]], the first film of the franchise.+The Book of Agibas is the second instalment of the Professor Yuko franchise, and was released in late [[calendar:ye_39]]. It was produced by Firefly Films, a subsidiary of [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]], and Vibrant Cloud Filmworks, an independent production house from [[system:anisa]]. The film's previuous stars, Shiba Koki and Araya Mioko, return to portray their characters, as well as director Hiruken Kayo and other crewmembers. It is a sequel to [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb|The Secret of the Tomb]], the first film of the franchise.
  
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 ===== Cast & Crew ===== ===== Cast & Crew =====
 +Below the cast and crew can be found: 
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 ==== Cast ==== ==== Cast ====
  
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 ==== Crew ==== ==== Crew ====
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 +(The crew of the film in credits order)
  
   * Assistant Director: Tomatsu Baiko   * Assistant Director: Tomatsu Baiko
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 ===== Production ===== ===== Production =====
 ==== Development/Pre-Production ==== ==== Development/Pre-Production ====
-Marcus Elester, executive producer and spiritual creator of the source work for Professor Yuko, was very pleased with the success of the original [[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]]. With that, he began work on another set of stories for his personal series "Adventures of Doctor Jackal". Also, several ideas of his original stories, such as the penultimate air-plane chase, were implemented in the film's script to keep the original content alive. Karathi Migotha and Ronald Frankton, writers of the previous film, worked closely with Marcus, and also renowned film-writer Luke Mirage made contributions to the final screenplay. +Marcus Elester, executive producer and spiritual creator of the source work for Professor Yuko, was very pleased with the success of the original [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]]. With that, he began work on another set of stories for his personal series "Adventures of Doctor Jackal". Also, several ideas of his original stories, such as the penultimate air-plane chase, were implemented in the film's script to keep the original content alive. Karathi Migotha and Ronald Frankton, writers of the previous film, worked closely with Marcus, and also renowned film-writer Luke Mirage made contributions to the final screenplay. 
  
 Several characters were derived directly from Marcus' source work, but some characters, such as the character of Fallerton, were created solely for the movie. This differed slightly from the previous movie, where nearly all characters were those created by Marcus'. To accommodate this, several new actors were hired, but Yuko and Rieko, along with some other supporting staff, would return to star in the film. In [[calendar:ye_39]], it was revealed that multi-[[wip:faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]] winner Ronald Makron would also feature in a supporting role, and two months later it was revealed he would play Yuko's father Mio. He was eventually elevated to a starring role in the credits. Several characters were derived directly from Marcus' source work, but some characters, such as the character of Fallerton, were created solely for the movie. This differed slightly from the previous movie, where nearly all characters were those created by Marcus'. To accommodate this, several new actors were hired, but Yuko and Rieko, along with some other supporting staff, would return to star in the film. In [[calendar:ye_39]], it was revealed that multi-[[wip:faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]] winner Ronald Makron would also feature in a supporting role, and two months later it was revealed he would play Yuko's father Mio. He was eventually elevated to a starring role in the credits.
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 ==== Principal Photography ==== ==== Principal Photography ====
-[[wp>Principal photography]] began nearly instant after the completion of post-production for [[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]], in late May of [[calendar:ye_37]]. The first shots were filmed in [[location:kyoto]], for the University scenes, as well as Yuko's parental house, which was filmed in the northern outskirts. Some filming was done inside the [[wip:faction:yamatai:hoshiutsu_studios#moonfield_complex|Hoshiutsu Studios]], which was different from the previous film, where most filming was done on location. Most of the scenes in the studio revolved around the air-plane chase, which was the centrepiece of the filming there. Afterwards, the cast & crew were moved to [[system:albini]], to shoot the scenes involving the plane and the island. The hermit's hut was an old abandoned abode from ancient priests that since left the island, and the cave was a natural occurrence. Special underwater camera's were developed to film in [[system:albini]]'s oceans.+[[wp>Principal photography]] began nearly instant after the completion of post-production for [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]], in late May of [[calendar:ye_37]]. The first shots were filmed in [[location:kyoto]], for the University scenes, as well as Yuko's parental house, which was filmed in the northern outskirts. Some filming was done inside the [[wip:faction:yamatai:hoshiutsu_studios#moonfield_complex|Hoshiutsu Studios]], which was different from the previous film, where most filming was done on location. Most of the scenes in the studio revolved around the air-plane chase, which was the centrepiece of the filming there. Afterwards, the cast & crew were moved to [[system:albini]], to shoot the scenes involving the plane and the island. The hermit's hut was an old abandoned abode from ancient priests that since left the island, and the cave was a natural occurrence. Special underwater camera's were developed to film in [[system:albini]]'s oceans.
  
 Several other scenes, including the opening, were filmed on [[system:anisa]], on Vibrant Cloudworks' grounds. The opening scene included the use of a large [[wp>steam train]], as well as a large abandoned part of rail track. The scenes in Alabaster were filmed in one of Anisa's mayor cities. The kingdom of Agibas was a large soundproof set that was constructed on the site of [[wip:faction:yamatai:hoshiutsu_studios#crossroads_complex|Hoshiutsu Studios]] back in [[location:kyoto]], in [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]]'s studios.  Several other scenes, including the opening, were filmed on [[system:anisa]], on Vibrant Cloudworks' grounds. The opening scene included the use of a large [[wp>steam train]], as well as a large abandoned part of rail track. The scenes in Alabaster were filmed in one of Anisa's mayor cities. The kingdom of Agibas was a large soundproof set that was constructed on the site of [[wip:faction:yamatai:hoshiutsu_studios#crossroads_complex|Hoshiutsu Studios]] back in [[location:kyoto]], in [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]]'s studios. 
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 Principal photography was concluded in September of [[calendar:ye_38]] on [[system:anisa]], almost two months behind schedule, due to a reported accident that destroyed two of Haubt's cameras. Photography was done out of chronology, a departure of the previous instalment, but this was due to the amount of locations where it was shot. Also, an extra week of shooting for the second unit had to be done on [[system:anisa]], due to the poor weather earlier in the shooting. Principal photography was concluded in September of [[calendar:ye_38]] on [[system:anisa]], almost two months behind schedule, due to a reported accident that destroyed two of Haubt's cameras. Photography was done out of chronology, a departure of the previous instalment, but this was due to the amount of locations where it was shot. Also, an extra week of shooting for the second unit had to be done on [[system:anisa]], due to the poor weather earlier in the shooting.
  
-Some of the shots were filmed using the 70mm Super HydroScope, one of [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]]'s own creations and a widely used camera system. This was a difference from [[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]], which only used 35mm HydroScope cameras. This was done to achieve a higher resolution, and also allow for wider shots to be used, but most footage was shot with 35mm HydroScope cameras. It was reported by [[wip:corp:yukosfilm|Yukosfilm]], that a total of thirteen different [[wp>dolly]] rigs were used, the most up to that point. Also, the film saw limited use of [[wp>Motion capture]] inside Yukosfilm's [[wip:faction:yamatai:hoshiutsu_studios|studios]], which was used to create King Agibas and his guards.+Some of the shots were filmed using the 70mm Super HydroScope, one of [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]]'s own creations and a widely used camera system. This was a difference from [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]], which only used 35mm HydroScope cameras. This was done to achieve a higher resolution, and also allow for wider shots to be used, but most footage was shot with 35mm HydroScope cameras. It was reported by [[wip:corp:yukosfilm|Yukosfilm]], that a total of thirteen different [[wp>dolly]] rigs were used, the most up to that point. Also, the film saw limited use of [[wp>Motion capture]] inside Yukosfilm's [[wip:faction:yamatai:hoshiutsu_studios|studios]], which was used to create King Agibas and his guards.
  
 ==== Post-production ==== ==== Post-production ====
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 After that, visual effects were put into place. Again, the focus was on the use of mechanical and principal effects, rather than on digital effects, although there was a significant increase in the use of [[wp>saturation]] and [[wp>tints and shades|Colour Toning]]. The death scene of Wallis was created using several models and stop-motion, but eventually was enhanced digitally to create a more real experience. Also, [[wp>CGI]] was used in a limited way to enhance the physical performance of the actors, in particular during action scenes. All these upgrades pushed the budget passed at least twice that of the last film, especially with the motion capture, that included Agibas and his guards. After that, visual effects were put into place. Again, the focus was on the use of mechanical and principal effects, rather than on digital effects, although there was a significant increase in the use of [[wp>saturation]] and [[wp>tints and shades|Colour Toning]]. The death scene of Wallis was created using several models and stop-motion, but eventually was enhanced digitally to create a more real experience. Also, [[wp>CGI]] was used in a limited way to enhance the physical performance of the actors, in particular during action scenes. All these upgrades pushed the budget passed at least twice that of the last film, especially with the motion capture, that included Agibas and his guards.
  
-The official release was set on 24 November of [[calendar:ye_39]], but was pushed back to 15 December, to allow the screening to focus upon the [[faction:yamatai:year-end_traditions]] popularity, mimicking the release of the first film. Official sources from [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]], however, claimed that post-production was delayed by almost a month, which led to the pushback. The film received a PG-13 rating, with 'Violent' and 'Scary Content' warnings, the same as its [[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb|prequel]]. +The official release was set on 24 November of [[calendar:ye_39]], but was pushed back to 15 December, to allow the screening to focus upon the [[faction:yamatai:year-end_traditions]] popularity, mimicking the release of the first film. Official sources from [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]], however, claimed that post-production was delayed by almost a month, which led to the pushback. The film received a PG-13 rating, with 'Violent' and 'Scary Content' warnings, the same as its [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb|prequel]]. 
  
 The original title of both the script and initial marketing campaign, the Scrolls of Agibas, was rebranded as the Book of Agibas in June [[calendar:ye_38]], to prevent the titles of the two films from appearing to similar. This prompted a return of almost all original matte paintings by Riyake Mojo, who was ordered to redesign the film poster.  The original title of both the script and initial marketing campaign, the Scrolls of Agibas, was rebranded as the Book of Agibas in June [[calendar:ye_38]], to prevent the titles of the two films from appearing to similar. This prompted a return of almost all original matte paintings by Riyake Mojo, who was ordered to redesign the film poster. 
  
 ===== Critical Reception ===== ===== Critical Reception =====
 +
 +The critic's responses and box office success to the film can be found below. 
 +
 ==== Pre-release reception ==== ==== Pre-release reception ====
 Since the official reveal from [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]] in early  [[calendar:ye_39]], multiple fans of the series have shown their appreciation for the film. During the yearly "[[wip:corp:yukosfilm|Yukos]]Con", it was voted by nearly 1,000 attendees as the "most anticipated film" for Yukosfilm's line-up. Most notably, the film's interview panel saw a record attendance of nearly 15,000 people. The film's trailer viewed at the conference also quickly reached the "most viewed" status on the [[faction:yamatai:yinn]], reaching little under 150 million views in one day. Since the official reveal from [[wip:corp:yukosfilm]] in early  [[calendar:ye_39]], multiple fans of the series have shown their appreciation for the film. During the yearly "[[wip:corp:yukosfilm|Yukos]]Con", it was voted by nearly 1,000 attendees as the "most anticipated film" for Yukosfilm's line-up. Most notably, the film's interview panel saw a record attendance of nearly 15,000 people. The film's trailer viewed at the conference also quickly reached the "most viewed" status on the [[faction:yamatai:yinn]], reaching little under 150 million views in one day.
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 Critics have been mostly positive, most notably for the decisions to retain the original cast and director. During a preview from //Kyoto Times//, the film received positive reception, for its "Returning members", with Johannes Wilhelmus being voted the best returning member. During a preview voting on //Film Entertainment Online//, a number of 135 voters voted an unanimous 'top', with most critics valuing both the original cast and the newcomers, and also the decision to retain original crew, and the hiring of two 'Golden Lotus Winners'. Kayo also received praise from renownded  Critics have been mostly positive, most notably for the decisions to retain the original cast and director. During a preview from //Kyoto Times//, the film received positive reception, for its "Returning members", with Johannes Wilhelmus being voted the best returning member. During a preview voting on //Film Entertainment Online//, a number of 135 voters voted an unanimous 'top', with most critics valuing both the original cast and the newcomers, and also the decision to retain original crew, and the hiring of two 'Golden Lotus Winners'. Kayo also received praise from renownded 
  
-The reception was not without sceptics, and //[[system:anisa]] News// voted, out of 34 reviews, negative on the film's previews, fearing that the film would fail to overcome [[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]]'s success and become "Another failed sequel". Renowned critic Hashotin Kuri gave the preview a negative estimation, fearing "It would lean to much on previous Professor Yuko success" and "Show less new, and more of the same". Also, the rebranding during the latter part of the marketing was confusing to several fans, however it was quickly dealt with.+The reception was not without sceptics, and //[[system:anisa]] News// voted, out of 34 reviews, negative on the film's previews, fearing that the film would fail to overcome [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]]'s success and become "Another failed sequel". Renowned critic Hashotin Kuri gave the preview a negative estimation, fearing "It would lean to much on previous Professor Yuko success" and "Show less new, and more of the same". Also, the rebranding during the latter part of the marketing was confusing to several fans, however it was quickly dealt with.
  
 ==== Box Office ==== ==== Box Office ====

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