Synopsis: Whose voice do you want to hear? The other kids at the park never ask Dong-Dong to play. But he’s fine just playing marbles on his own. One day he goes out in search of new marbles, but ends up buying a bag of colorful, marble-shaped candies instead. But the first time he pops one of them into his mouth, he’s astonished to hear his old sofa start talking to him! For the next few minutes, until the candy melts away, he has the most unexpected and amazing conversation of his life. Realizing that these are no ordinary candies, Dong-Dong looks at the rest of colorful sweets. Who else will he be able to talk to, and what else will he learn, through these magic candies?
About the Filmmaker: Nishio Daisuke joined Toei Douga (now Toei Animation) in 1981 as the first trainee. Nishio debuted as a director for ‘Dr. Slump: Arale-chan, Episode 128 Torn Between Justice and Love.’ Nishio also collaborated with the famous Japanese manga artist Matsumoto, Leiji in Daft Punk’s One More Time music video and the Interstella 5555 animation. He continued to create a stream of hit animations, including ‘Dragon Ball Z, The Kindaichi Case Files, and We Are Pretty Cure.’ Nishio is known for his dynamic action and combat scenes. However, he is also exceptional and passionate about depicting detailed portrayals of delicate emotions. At the height of his career as one of Japan’s top animation directors, Nishio unexpectedly suffered a long-term illness. After a 10-year hiatus, he has returned to animation. Joining forces with Washio Takashi, the producer of Toei Animation, and Sato Naoki, the music director, Pretty Cure’s team from twenty years ago, Nishio has chosen ‘Magic Candies’ as his comeback project. Nishio’s more profound level of soul-searching and understanding of life is delicate and beautifully reflected in this heartwarming story.