"Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-", the original Japanese TV anime produced by WIT STUDIO, first aired in April 2021. With its unique blend of sci-fi, AI, and music, it quickly captivated a massive fanbase.
Fast forward to today (May 13), and fans are absolutely buzzing! Jun Fukuyama, the voice actor behind the cube-shaped AI "Matsumoto" in the series, dropped a bombshell on his personal X account: he "hopes 'Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-' gets a movie adaptation." This instantly reignited discussions around the anime, which first aired over four years ago, sending its dedicated fanbase into a frenzy!
This 13-episode sci-fi anime, which premiered in 2021, centers on Vivy, the first autonomous humanoid AI songstress in history, and Matsumoto, an AI claiming to be from 100 years in the future. Together, they embark on a time-traveling mission to prevent an AI rebellion.
Co-created by Tappei Nagatsuki (known for "Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World-") and others, "Vivy" garnered immense praise upon release for WIT STUDIO's top-tier animation, stellar music, and gripping narrative. Even today, many fans hail it as a masterpiece, truly exceptional for an original anime series.
On the evening of May 13, Jun Fukuyama, the voice of Matsumoto, posted on X: "Just casually saying, but I really hope 'Vivy' gets a movie adaptation someday." This sent a jolt of excitement through fans who've been yearning for a sequel. With a voice actor himself speaking up, could this actually be happening?
The post immediately blew up, with fans flooding the comments: "I really hope Vivy gets a happier ending...", "Please, please, please make a movie!", "A masterpiece like this absolutely belongs on the big screen," and "I still rewatch it to this day!" It's clear Fukuyama's casual wish has ignited a massive wave of hope among the fanbase.
While there's no official word on a sequel or movie adaptation from the creators yet, Fukuyama's comment has undeniably reignited the passion for "Vivy" among fans. Many are now eagerly anticipating whether an official follow-up project might actually be in the cards.