Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2010

Warner Bros

One hundred Harry Potter fans—or “Potterians,” as they are referred to by the Japanese media—gathered for a special event at Shinjuku Piccadilly movie theater on August 11 to commemorate 100 days remaining until the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In a video message, actor Daniel Radcliffe, 21, who said that about half of his fan mail comes from Japan, told the group: “I’m really honored to be able to participate in the making of one of the greatest fantasy movies of all time.” Part One of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released in Japan on November 19, and the cast are expected to come here to mark the occasion. Part Two will follow next July.