Both Visually and Hearing Impaired Can Enjoy Movies at Theaters

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Did You Know?

We have entered an era where you can enjoy movies at theaters even if you cannot see or hear.

We created HELLO! MOVIE to realize a future where everyone can watch the same movie at the same time and share the experience, regardless of disability.

We continue to receive feedback such as "Our whole family enjoyed a movie together for the first time!" and "I watched and discussed a movie with friends for the first time!"

Please try watching movies using HELLO! MOVIE.

Almost all Japanese films are supported, from anime to popular titles!

Audio Guide

For visually impaired viewers, the audio guide provides real-time audio descriptions of visual-only scenes, character expressions, and other information!

By using the audio guide, visually impaired viewers can enjoy the theater's sound system and discuss the movie with family and friends afterward.

Audio guide movie screenings using the HELLO! MOVIE smartphone app have been conducted as field trips at schools for the blind, showing the growing adoption of audio guide movie viewing.

Subtitle Guide

For hearing impaired viewers, the subtitle guide displays dialogue and sound effects as text on glasses!

You no longer need to wait for subtitled screenings - you can watch movies with subtitles at any showtime you prefer.

You can use the subtitle guide by purchasing EPSON Smart Glasses BT-40 with HELLO! MOVIE downloaded and bringing it to the theater, or by using the subtitle glasses lending service implemented nationwide by the film industry.

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Articles and Reviews

"What happens when a visually impaired person watches a horror movie...?"

Following a movie outing using audio guide

https://spot-lite.jp/hello-movie/

First experience with audio guide for "Belle" with a visually impaired person

Part 3: HELLO! MOVIE Audio Guide (Part 1)

https://hometheater.phileweb.com/2021/09/30/0000001/

Anime movies and time leaps are challenging for visually impaired viewers

Part 4: HELLO! MOVIE Audio Guide (Part 2)

https://hometheater.phileweb.com/2021/10/27/04-5/

Feedback from people who used subtitle glasses

https://www.npo-masc.org/jimakumegane

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"HELLO! MOVIE" is a free smartphone and smart glasses app that provides movie audio guides and subtitle guides!

Compatible with iOS and Android for smartphones, and MOVERIO BT-40 for smart glasses.

Click the links below to go to the App Store, Google Play Store, and other download pages (external sites).

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How to Use HELLO! MOVIE

Audio Guide

Download "HELLO! MOVIE" to your smartphone!

Find the movie you want to watch!

HELLO! MOVIE supports smartphone screen reader functions.

Almost all Japanese films currently showing are supported.

Go to the theater with family, friends, or a guide helper!

Don't forget your earphones (both wired and Bluetooth are supported)

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Subtitle Guide

Download "HELLO! MOVIE" to your smart glasses!

Find the movie you want to watch!

Almost all Japanese films currently showing are supported.

Invite family and friends and go to the theater!

Subtitle glasses lending service is also available!

Click here to find theaters offering subtitle glasses lending!

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How to Use HELLO! MOVIE - Tutorial Video

HELLO! MOVIE Official X

We post information about HELLO! MOVIE compatible films!

Compatibility Marks

Below are the compatibility marks for "Subtitle Guide" and "Audio Guide".

Green mark with a smiling face wearing glasses and the Japanese character for 'subtitle' Blue mark with a smiling face with closed eyes and a music note near the ear, with the Japanese character for 'audio'

These marks are displayed in theaters showing guide-compatible movies and on the theater information pages of official movie websites.

Barrier-free screening now available notice Explanation of barrier-free screening Explanation of glasses used for subtitle guide Explanation of audio guide Explanation of compatibility marks Guide dog and hearing dog accommodation information National Theater Owners Association