is a 2005 Japanese film starring

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). The theme song " Fantastipo" is sung by the special unit of the 2 lead actors Toraji Haiji.

Story

The film mainly revolves around two siblings; the mostly dependable Toraji (

), and the free-spirited Haiji (

). The two suddenly become President and Executive Director of Armadillo, Inc. as a result of their father, Kintaro Koinobori (

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), stepping down from his position and appointing his sons in his stead. With the help of their father, the two brothers continue to keep Armadillo Inc. at the top of the heap. Slowly, but surely the relationship among all three begins to deteriorate in the process. Through trials and tribulations, the siblings slowly begin to learn the true meaning of family. Will the family hold together? Will they pull through? The answer may lie in a song the boys are composing. That song's name is Fantastipo

Trivia

* ''Fantastipo'' marks

's return to the silver screen, last appearing in Kindaichi Shonen's ''Case File: Legend of Shanghai Mermaid'' in 1997. The film is a milestone for

, who makes his feature film debut. * The " Fantastipo" single and Toraji Haiji unit was a big hit in 2005. Especially famous for their uniquely cute dance choreography and catchy single which sold more than 400,000 copies. * ''Fantastipo'' is the fourth movie released under the banner of

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J STORM Company.

Cast

References

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=GNBD-7106

External links

*
''CrunchyRoll''

''Asiatorrents''

2005 comedy films Japanese comedy films 2005 films 2000s Japanese films {{2000s-Japan-film-stub