Remember Me" is a computer-animated fantasy adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. Here is a summary of "Remember Me" including synopsis, cast, Japanese dubbed voice actors, characters, theme song, and related videos. Remember Me Synopsis. A boy who loves music, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez/Yosai Ishibashi) dreams of becoming a musician like legendary star Ernesto Delacruz (Benjamin Bratt/Satoshi Hashimoto). However, in Miguel's family, the family code forbids him from playing or listening to music. On the "Day of the Dead," an annual festival to welcome the souls of his ancestors, Miguel discovers Delacruz's guitar in a photo of his ancestors. He is convinced that Dela Cruz is his great-great-grandfather, and he is convinced of his love of music. The family, however, is furious that Miguel has been practicing his guitar in secret. Miguel escapes to Delacruz's mausoleum and wanders into the "land of the dead"! In the Land of the Dead, Miguel is welcomed by his ancestors, including Imelda (Alana Ubach/Yasuko Matsuyuki). In order to return to the world of the dead, Miguel must obtain "forgiveness" from his ancestors before sunrise. Imelda tries to give Miguel "forgiveness" on the condition that he give up music forever. However, Miguel, who cannot give up his dream of becoming a musician, runs away from the situation. He is met by Hector (Gael Garcia Bernal/Naoto Fujiki), a jovial but solitary maniac. In fact, he too is in danger of disappearing forever from existence. The two work together to make each other's wishes come true... Broadcast Information NTV Friday Road Show March 4, 2022 9:00-10:59 p.m. Cast (Japanese dubbed voice actors) Miguel: Anthony Gonzalez (Yosai Ishibashi) Hector: Gael Garcia Bernal (Naoto Fujiki) Ernesto Delacruz: Benjamin Bratt (Satoshi Hashimoto) Mama Imelda: Alana Ubach (Yasuko Matsuyuki) Grandma: Renee Victor (Masako Isobe) Dad: Jaime Camille (Daisuke Yokoyama) Papa Julio: Alfonso Arau (Yohei Tadano) Oscar/Felipe: Herbert Sigüenza (Mutsumi Sasaki) Secretary: Gabriel Iglesias (Cho) Mariachi/Gustavo in the Square: Lombardo Boia (SAKAGUCHI Joichi) Mama Coco: Ana Ofelia Murguia (Ohkata Hisako) Frida Kahlo: Natalia Cordova-Buckley (Naomi Watanabe) Staff Director: Lee Unkrich Executive Producer: John Lasseter Screenplay: Adrian Molina Matthew Aldrich Music: Michael Giacchino ＜Japanese version end song Remember Me" by Sidney Kafka feat. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (C)Disney/Pixar Characters Miguel A guitar prodigy who dreams of becoming a musician. He is kind-hearted and honest, but single-minded in his dreams. Although he grew up with music being forbidden for generations, he still has a passion for music. On the night of the "Day of the Dead," a festival to welcome the souls of his ancestors, he wanders into the Land of the Dead, where his ancestors live. In order to return to his original world and fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, he embarks on an extraordinary adventure with his buddy Hector the Gaikotsu. Hector Miguel's adventure partner. He is a cheerful but lonely guycot. He longs to see his family again. ＜He lives in the "Land of the Dead" and is a friendly and amiable man. However, if his family forgets him, he is doomed to disappear forever, even from the Land of the Dead. ＜When he meets Miguel, who has wandered into the Land of the Dead, he decides to grant him a wish. Ernesto Delacruz A legendary musician born in the town where Miguel lives. He is Miguel's idol and his favorite song "Remember Me" is his signature tune. Due to his achievements and his untimely and tragic death, the town is filled with music as many musicians who respect him gather from all over the country. ＜He is still living a brilliant "life" as a charismatic musician, even though he is now a resident of the "Land of the Dead. Imelda (great-grandmother) A strong and brave woman who has been a leader in her family for generations. Miguel's great-great-grandmother, who banned music from the family after a sad incident that happened to her once upon a time. She started making shoes to raise her only daughter, young Coco. Her descendants still tell her story with awe and reverence, passing on the law of "no music" along with shoemaking. ＜The family is concerned for Miguel, who has wandered into the Land of the Dead, and seeks his whereabouts. Dante An energetic stray dog who is always with Miguel. He loves Miguel and is a big fan of the guitar he plays. ＜He has followed Miguel to the "Land of the Dead" and has shown his unbelievable strength in Miguel's adventures! The breed is a Mexican Hairless Dog (commonly known as a Sholo Dog) native to Mexico. Elena (Grandmother) Miguel's grandmother, who has organized the large family and now holds real power. She loves her grandson Miguel very much. She has a fierce temperament and deep love for her family, and will do anything to protect them. She hates music, which saddened her ancestors, and is on a mission to pass down the family code of "no music" to the next generation and make sure it is strictly observed. Coco (great-grandmother) Although he is nearly 100 years old and has lost most of his speech and memory, he is loved and respected by everyone in the family and lives peacefully within the strong family ties. Miguel loves her very much and enjoys talking to her about various things on a daily basis, even if she does not respond to him.
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
