Snow White, Belle, and Ariel too! Looking back at the story of the bonds between the “friends” who support Disney princesses [Commemorating the release of “Moana 2”]

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Disney Animation Studios’ latest work, “Moana 2,” was released nationwide on December 6, 2024. In commemoration of the release of this film, which depicts the adventures and bonds of Moana and her friends, this article will introduce the bonds between the friends who support the Disney princesses, including Snow White and the seven dwarfs, Belle and her castle dwellers, and Ariel and her seaside friends. Look back at the story.

Snow White and the seven dwarfs from “Snow White,” Belle, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and other castle residents from “Beauty and the Beast,” Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and other friends who live at sea from “The Little Mermaid,” and many more. A Disney princess who courageously steps forward to make her dreams come true has “friends” who love and support her.

In “Moana and the Legendary Sea 2”, the main character Moana is accompanied by her partner Maui who appeared in the previous work, Pua the pig, Heihei the chicken, and Moni, a legendary nerd who loves Moana and Maui, who is a genius. He sets out on an adventure to connect the future of the world with his unique friends: Loto, a dependable shipwright girl, and Kele, an old man in charge of cooking who hates singing and is a bit stubborn.

・The origin of the princess and her friends! “Snow White” and “The Seven Dwarfs” (“Snow White”)

Snow White, who has a pure and beautiful heart, is threatened by her stepmother, the Queen, because of her beauty, and when she flees deep into the forest, she meets the “Seven Dwarfs”. Snow White, who is kind to everyone, forms a warm bond with the unique dwarfs who hum “Hi Ho!” as they dig for gemstones in the mines as they sing, dance, and have fun together. .

In addition to the seven dwarfs, there are many friends who love Snow White, such as rabbits, fawns, and birds who live in the forest. It is the origin of the Disney princesses loved by their friends.

・The kind-hearted “Belle” and “Lumiere”, “Mrs. Potts & Chip”, “Cogsworth” and other castle residents (“Beauty and the Beast”)

Belle, who is kind-hearted and has no prejudice against anyone, is supported by Lumiere, a former head waiter at the castle who was enchanted by a witch and turned into a candlestick, Cogsworth, a former butler who was turned into a table clock, and a teapot. The residents of the castle are Mrs. Potts and her son Chip, who were magically transformed into the shape of teacups.

When Belle is trapped in a castle by the Beast, her friends entertain her with songs and dances, make her laugh with their comical interactions, and sometimes warmly watch over her relationship with the Beast, making her an indispensable presence.

・Mermaid princess “Ariel” and her friends who live in the sea such as “Flounder”, “Sebastian”, and “Scuttle” (“The Little Mermaid”)

Ariel, a mermaid who yearns for the human world, has friends such as Flounder, a fish with yellow and light blue stripes that is a little timid but kind, and Sebastian, a crab who is a court musician in the Sea Kingdom and Ariel’s chaperone. Then there are the cheerful seagulls Scuttle and others who teach Ariel about the human world.

Ariel’s friends who live in the ocean always care about her and support her as she steps into the human world of her dreams. Even though they live in different worlds at sea and on land, many people will be touched by the unchanging bond between Ariel and her friends.

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Moana’s adventures are depicted in the latest work, “Moana and the Legendary Sea 2,” with her companions Maui, Pua & Heihei, and new friends Moni, Loto, and Kele. Be sure to watch the show while paying attention to the story of the bonds between Moana, who has grown up, and her unique friends.

“Moana 2” will be released nationwide from December 6th.

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“Moana and the Legendary Sea 2”
National theater release on Friday, December 6th
Director: Dave Derrick Jr. Music: Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foai, Mark Mancina
Distribution: Walt Disney Japan

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