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Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva (2009): Cast & Box Office

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Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva is a 2009 animated family film directed by Masakazu Hashimoto, starring Yo Oizumi as Professor Layton (voice), Maki Horikita and Nana Mizuki. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $6.1 million worldwide.

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Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Genres
Animation , Family , Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Studio
LEVEL5
After the credits
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The story

What Is Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva About?

The premise of Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Archeologist and puzzle‑solving professor Layton and his young assistant Luke are thrust into a daring mystery when a mysterious masked figure hijacks an entire opera house, compelling every audience member to participate in a deadly contest of riddles. The prize promised is eternal life, while failure could cost the participants their very existence.

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Cast & crew

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Cast & Characters

Yo Oizumi leads the cast as Professor Layton (voice), with Maki Horikita as Luke Triton (voice) and Nana Mizuki as Janice Quatlane (voice). Directed by Masakazu Hashimoto; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Masakazu Hashimoto

More films directed by Masakazu Hashimoto: Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: The Tornado Legend of Ninja Mononoke, Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~ and Crayon Shin-chan: Invasion!! Alien Shiriri.

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Plot

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Plot Summary

What happens in Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sometime after the events of the second game in the Professor Layton series, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, the renowned archaeologist and puzzle master Professor Hershel Layton and his young apprentice Luke Triton find themselves reminiscing about one of their earliest adventures, set three years prior to the events of the previous game. The story begins when Layton receives an invitation from his former student, Janice Quatlane, to watch her perform in an opera at the historic Crown Petone opera house, located on the White Cliffs of Dover. The opera’s plot revolves around the legendary lost Kingdom of Ambrosia and its mysterious secret to eternal life, which is believed to be revealed when the kingdom’s queen finally returns.

Full summary

The whole story of Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, scene by scene

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Box office

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Box Office

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva grossed $6.1 million worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.1M

International
$6.1M
Videos

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva.

[Official Movie Trailer] Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
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How Well Do You Know Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva?

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva released?

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva was released on December 1, 2009.

Who directed Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva?

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva was directed by Masakazu Hashimoto.

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Who is in the cast of Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva?

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva stars Yo Oizumi as Professor Layton (voice), Maki Horikita as Luke Triton (voice) and Nana Mizuki as Janice Quatlane (voice), among 20 credited actors.

How much did Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva make at the box office?

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva grossed $6.1 million worldwide.

Does Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva have a post-credit scene?

No. Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva in?

The original language of Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva is Japanese.

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