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Ensemble Stars! THE STAGE -Desperate Checkmate-

2025·Movie
2h 49min
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The stage adaptation of the Ensemble Stars! story Reminiscence*Monochrome Checkmate.
Idol GroupStage PerformanceMusical AdaptationCheckmate StorylineReminiscence ArcShowbiz DramaMelancholy ThemesEnsemble Cast

Crew

Directed by:
Takeru Goto
Written by:
Sayaka Asai, Sayaka Asai

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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How long is Ensemble Stars! THE STAGE -Desperate Checkmate-?

2 h 49 min

Ensemble Stars! THE STAGE -Desperate Checkmate- runs 2 h 49 min.

What language is Ensemble Stars! THE STAGE -Desperate Checkmate- in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.