History Trivia / Belle2021

* CreatorsOddball: Ludvig Forssell composed the soundtrack to this {{Disneyesque}} musical romantic drama, when his previous works Creator/HideoKojima were all darker in tone and score. That said, there are some synthwave-inspired instrumental pieces in the film that sound similar to his previous work in Kojima's games. This is also Forssell's first soundtrack for a film, and for a non-Creator/HideoKojima project.

* DuellingMovies: With ''Film/DearEvanHansen'', another teen-oriented musical revolving around heavy subject matter and social media. Both films came out roughly around the same time in some markets. Japanese companies Creator/{{Toho}} and Dentsu were involved with the production of both films. In terms of box office and critical/audience reception, ''Belle'' won by a mile, while being made on a much lower budget.

* CreatorsOddball: Ludvig Forssell composed the soundtrack to this {{Disneyesque}} musical romantic drama, when his [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidV previous]] [[VideoGame/DeathStranding works]] [[VideoGame/SilentHills with]] Creator/HideoKojima were all darker in tone and score. That said, there are some synthwave-inspired instrumental pieces in the film that sound similar to his previous work in Kojima's games. This is also Forssell's first soundtrack for a film, and for a non-Creator/HideoKojima project.

** It was also this with ''Film/FreeGuy'', another film that came out around the same time revolving around a virtual world with the protagonist choosing to spread kindness even [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential in the]] WretchedHive [[InternetJerk that is the Internet]]. ''Free Guy'' was a bigger financial success due to being a [[Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios major]] Hollywood [[Creator/{{Disney}} studio]] release, while ''Belle'' was an international film given a [[LeFilmArtistique limited arthouse release]] by [[Creator/GKids an indie film distributor]]. Meanwhile, ''Belle'' was more well-received by both critics and audiences.

* CreatorsOddball: Ludvig Forssell composed the soundtrack to this {{Disneyesque}} musical romantic drama, when his [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidV previous]] [[VideoGame/DeathStranding works]] with Creator/HideoKojima were all dark, Hollywood-inspired sci-fi action games. That said, there are some synthwave-inspired instrumental pieces in the film that sound similar to his previous work in Kojima's games. This is also Forssell's first soundtrack for a film, and for a non-Creator/HideoKojima project.

** As with NYAV Post's dub of ''Anime/MiraiOfTheFuture'', the English cast is made up of famous actors, voice actors and theater performers from both New York City and Los Angeles. Among the celebrity names are Creator/MannyJacinto (as Shinbou), Creator/ChaceCrawford (as Justin) and Creator/HunterSchafer (of ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' fame, as Ruka).

** As with NYAV Post's dub of ''Anime/MiraiOfTheFuture'', the English cast is made up of famous actors, voice actors and theater performers from both New York City and Los Angeles. Among the celebrity names are Creator/MannyJacinto (as Shinbou), Creator/ChaceCrawford (as Justin) and Hunter Schafer (of ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' fame, as Ruka).

** It was also this with ''Film/FreeGuy'', another film that came out around the same time revolving around a virtual world with the protagonist choosing to spread kindness even [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential in the]] WretchedHive [[InternetJerk that is the Internet]]. ''Free Guy'' was a bigger financial success due to being a [[Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios major]] Hollywood [[Creator/{{Disney}} studio]] release, while ''Belle'' was more well-received by both critics and audiences.

** It was also this with ''Film/FreeGuy'', another film that came out around the same time revolving around a virtual world with the protagonist choosing to spread kindness even [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential in the]] WretchedHive [[{{GIFT}} that is the Internet]]. ''Free Guy'' was a bigger financial success due to being a [[Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios major]] Hollywood [[Creator/{{Disney}} studio]] release, while ''Belle'' was more well-received by both critics and audiences.

* InternationalCoproduction: While the film was mainly produced in Japan by Studio Chizu, Irish studio Creator/CartoonSaloon helped with the production design and background artwork.

* InternationalCoproduction: While the film was produced in Japan, Irish studio Creator/CartoonSaloon helped with the production design and background artwork.

* InternationalCoproduction: While the film was produced in Japan, Irish studio Creator/CartoonSaloon helped with the production design.

** Kaho Nakamura (Suzu/Belle) wrote the lyrics to ''Gales of Song'' and co-wrote the lyrics to ''Lend Me Your Voice'' and ''A Million Miles Away''.

* WrittenByCastMember: Besides being the scriptwriter for the English dub, Creator/StephanieSheh was one of the additional voices.

** As with NYAV Post's dub of ''Anime/MiraiOfTheFuture'', the English cast is made up of famous actors, voice actors and theater performers from both New York City and Los Angeles. Among the celebrity names are Creator/MannyJacinto (as Shinbou), Creator/ChaceCrawford (as Justin) and Hunter Schafer (of ''Series/Euphoria'' fame, as Ruka).

** As with NYAV Post's dub of ''Anime/MiraiOfTheFuture'', the English cast is made up of famous actors, voice actors and theater performers from both New York City and Los Angeles.

* InternationalCoproduction: While the film was produced in Japan, Irish studio Cartoon Saloon helped with the production design.

** Most of the English dub's cast is made up of famous actors, voice actors and theater performers from both New York City and Los Angeles.

** Actors Koji Yakusho, Creator/MamoruMiyano and Shōta Sometani previously appeared in Hosoda's previous film ''Anime/TheBoyAndTheBeast''.

* CelebrityVoiceActor: Most of the English dub's cast is made up of famous actors, voice actors and theater performers from both New York City and Los Angeles.

* DarkhorseCasting: The English dub was Kylie [=McNeill=]'s first anime role. She's primarily a musical theater performer based in New York City.

* CrossRegionalVoiceActing: Voice actors from Los Angeles and New York City were used for the English dub.

* DarkhorseCasting: The English dub was Kylie McNeill's first anime role. She's primarily a musical theater performer based in New York City.