Layton Kyouju to Eien no Utahime

Professor Hershel Layton—renowned archaeologist, puzzle-solver, and extraordinary gentleman—and his young aspiring apprentice Luke Triton receive a mysterious letter from his former student Janice Quatlane containing tickets to an opera at the Crown Petone. They soon discover that it is no ordinary opera, but rather a devious game for the legendary Fountain of Youth—the giver of eternal life. However, this only scratches the surface of an unfolding mystery that the pair must solve together in order to survive.

Despite being faced with complex puzzles and fervent competition, Professor Layton and his trusted assistant Luke never forget to uphold the standards of true gentlemen... And a true gentleman never leaves a puzzle unsolved.

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Layton, Hershel Main

Oizumi, Yo Japanese

Triton, Luke Main

Horikita, Maki Japanese

Descole, Jean Main

Watabe, Atsuro Japanese

Altava, Remi Main

Aibu, Saki Japanese

Quatlane, Janice Main

Mizuki, Nana Japanese

Grosky, Clamp Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu Japanese

Ruth, Amelia Supporting

Toyoguchi, Megumi Japanese

Paolo, Don Supporting

Inaba, Minoru Japanese

Whistler, Melina Supporting

Orikasa, Fumiko Japanese

Whistler, Oswald Supporting

Kayumi, Iemasa Japanese

Horikawa, Kenji Producer

Hino, Akihiro Producer, Script, Planning, Original Creator

Oomura, Makoto Producer

Okuno, Toshiaki Producer

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Apr 7, 2021

jiaojasjjasjsa

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Very solid installment. More video game movies should be exactly like this. While it is weaker than the usual Layton game, its great as a 1 hour and 30 minute movie. the fact they crammed such a great story in that short time span says a lot. Although, Descole was a weak antagonist, and i kinda wish they did more with Emmy, other than her just kicking peoples asses. Luke and Layton are a amazing duo as usual though, and the story was well presented, alongside with the superb ost. The artstyle also smoothed into anime quite well. I also loved the way they presented ... the puzzles into anime form. All in all, great video game movie, and more should be like this. You can tell a lot of heart went into this. 8.5/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Mar 17, 2019

GlassPufferfish

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How do you appropriately adapt a game into a film? The UK/US market have been highly unsuccessful, but this adaptation shows the key to making a good video game film- a love of the source.
Layton Kyouju to Eien no Utahime, aka Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, was my first flirty encounter of films from groups other than Ghibili. Since childhood I have been a passionate fan of the games, and I feel that passion came from the creators. The soundtrack of this film, the key focus, is perfect, inflicting nostalgia within each piece- that includes the original key score!
Nostalgia is nurtured inside the heart, ... growing with each recollection of a scene or song. It blooms into a fond memory you frame and cherish. To anyone who has ever played the game the songs are instantly recognisable. The music box puzzle song, the haunting violins that swoop in victory and curl your toes in delight. If the games soundtrack (aka The Curious Village) would be called the CD album, the film plays with the vinyl. The rich sounds, the beautiful vocals, the haunting melodies. Professor Layton is a series built on its puzzles, it's true- but the movie understood that the atmosphere that comes with the orchestra was the key.
As it is based on a puzzle game, you have to look at the puzzles presented in the film. The first puzzle on the ship teases you delightfully with logic, tugging at the strings of your heart, tiptoes up the ridges of your spine. True, the puzzles are easy to solve, but even so you feel triumphant.
The story compliments the Layton name, it is delightfully ridiculous and so gloriously extravagant that you recall the absurd plotlines of the game series, the strange meanders and twists. While it's not the most complicated plot, it serves alongside the other elements to highlight the key focus.
If, somehow someway, you haven't played one of the games or watched the film, go play it. Let it sit, crawl into the recesses of the mind and the heart, burn into your memory until that warm feeling rises with the crescendo of the violins. Then watch this film.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Apr 16, 2018

crunchyyogurt

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I loved every second of this movie!
I think I've watched this movie over 25 times already. I'm a big fan of Professor Layton and this was such a gift. Oh my god.

story 9
I actually want to give the story a 10/10 because it's such a good story. The mystery they had to solve was really fascinating and thrilling. The reason I gave it a 9 is because it was so hard to understand the first few times I was watching it. In the games, I usually got the story but the movie was a little hard to understand. Especially when I watched it when I ... was younger.

art 10
I mean, it's professor Layton. I don't think I have to write a lot here. The Professor Layton games we're always such a feast for the eyes. The movie ditto. It was just amazing as usual. What I especially like about the art style is I think the colours they use. Also the shape of the characters, especially their faces. They really inspire me when I draw, myself.

sound 10
I can never get bored listening to the soundtracks of Professor Layton. They are all so beautiful and unique. The cherry on top was in my opinion the song in the theater, sung by Nana Mizuki. Simply amazing. Her voice is so beautiful.
I also loved the concept of the Song of the Sea, Stars & Sun. Very clever.

characters 10
I love love love the main characters. The whole Professor Layton character is made so well. He's a true gentleman, but a cool one. Luke is maybe my favourite character. He's just so cute and stubborn. I think the two of them really fit well together. I'm not really in love with Emmy though. I don't know how but I'm still glad she's there because even though I think they could leave her out, it would feel a little 'empty' seeing only Layton and Luke solving this big mystery.
What I think is so amazing about the supporting and minor characters in the movie/series, is that they were all drawn so 'correctly', for lack of better word. When I see the clothing and shape of a character, I already get kind of a feeling what the character would be like. (basically what I want to say is that the character design is perfect).

enjoyment 10
overall 10
I cannot stop saying how much I love this movie.
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I really recommend watching this, especially if you've played the games and enjoyed those!

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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