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− | '''''Library Wars''''' (Japanese title: 図書館戦争, Toshokan sensō) is a 2013 Japanese film directed by [[Shinsuke Sato]], based on the light novel series of the same name by Hiro Arikawa. The film takes place in an alternate future where the Japanese government passes a law known as the Media Betterment Act to censor and prevent the spread of supposedly dangerous information using a militarized government agency known as the Media Betterment Committee (MBC), which regularly conducts armed raids and book burnings on libraries across Japan | + | '''''Library Wars''''' (Japanese title: 図書館戦争, Toshokan sensō) is a 2013 Japanese film directed by [[Shinsuke Sato]], based on the light novel series of the same name by Hiro Arikawa. The film takes place in an alternate future where the Japanese government passes a law known as the Media Betterment Act to censor and prevent the spread of supposedly dangerous information using a militarized government agency known as the Media Betterment Committee (MBC), which regularly conducts armed raids and book burnings on libraries across Japan. In response, local governments set up the Library Defense Force, a paramilitary force dedicated to defending libraries from the Media Betterment Committee and their allies. The film was followed by a sequel, [[Library Wars: The Last Mission]], in 2015. |
{{Film Title|Library Wars}} | {{Film Title|Library Wars}} | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
==Minebea P9== | ==Minebea P9== | ||
− | The main sidearm of the LDF is the [[Minebea P9]], a licensed copy of the [[SIG-Sauer P220]] manufactured by Minebea and Shin Chuo Kogo KK. LDF soldiers, including Library Clerk First Class Iku Kasahara ([[Nana Eikura]]) and Captain Ryusuke Genda ( | + | The main sidearm of the LDF is the [[Minebea P9]], a licensed copy of the [[SIG-Sauer P220]] manufactured by Minebea and Shin Chuo Kogo KK. LDF soldiers, including Library Clerk First Class Iku Kasahara ([[Nana Eikura]]) and Captain Ryusuke Genda (Jun Hashimoto), use these pistols. |
[[File:Minebea P9 right side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Minebea P9 (Right Side) - 9x19mm]] | [[File:Minebea P9 right side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Minebea P9 (Right Side) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAP9-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Genda leads the Library Task Force with his P9.]] | [[Image:LWLAP9-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Genda leads the Library Task Force with his P9.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAP9-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P9 is seen in the Library Task Force members' thigh holsters.]] | [[Image:LWLAP9-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P9 is seen in the Library Task Force members' thigh holsters.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAP9-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Atsushi Dojo ([[Junichi Okada]]) hands Kasahara his P9. For some reason, it's only loaded with four rounds]] | + | [[Image:LWLAP9-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Atsushi Dojo ([[Junichi Okada]]) hands Kasahara his P9. For some reason, it's only loaded with four rounds.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAUSP-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kasahara ([[Nana Eikura]]) orders | + | [[Image:LWLAUSP-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kasahara ([[Nana Eikura]]) orders Bakushukai leader Kenji Takeyama (Kazuma Suzuki) to surrender using her P9.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAP9-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kasahara fires | + | [[Image:LWLAP9-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kasahara fires the P9. The slide locks back empty in this shot.]] |
− | =Heckler & Koch USP Compact= | + | ==Heckler & Koch USP Compact== |
− | Bakushukai leader Kenji Takeyama (Kazuma Suzuki) | + | The Bakushukai and their leader Kenji Takeyama (Kazuma Suzuki) use the [[Heckler & Koch USP Compact]] as their standard sidearms. |
[[Image:Usp compact 3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|H&K USP Compact with full un-bobbed hammer - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:Usp compact 3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|H&K USP Compact with full un-bobbed hammer - 9x19mm.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAUSP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bakushukai | + | [[Image:LWLAUSP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bakushukai militants storm a funeral with USP Compacts.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAUSP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Takeyama threatens Kasahara with his USP Compact]] | + | [[Image:LWLAUSP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Takeyama threatens Kasahara with his USP Compact.]] |
[[Image:LWLAUSP-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the USP Compact's slide.]] | [[Image:LWLAUSP-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the USP Compact's slide.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAUSP-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Side view of the USP Compact. A [[Norinco Type 56]] is visible to the left.]] | [[Image:LWLAUSP-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Side view of the USP Compact. A [[Norinco Type 56]] is visible to the left.]] | ||
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[[Image:LWLAM9-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Reporter Maki Orikuchi points her camera at Kasahara and Tezuka, both wielding M-9s.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Reporter Maki Orikuchi points her camera at Kasahara and Tezuka, both wielding M-9s.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAM9-8.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Tezuka after providing covering fire with his M-9. Note the smoke coming from the weapon.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9-8.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Tezuka after providing covering fire with his M-9. Note the smoke coming from the weapon.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAM9-5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lieutenants Mikihasa Komaki (Kei Tanaka) and Dojo, as well as other LDF soldiers, stand with M-9s. Many of the LDF extras were played by JGSDF troops.]] | + | [[Image:LWLAM9-5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lieutenants Mikihasa Komaki (Kei Tanaka) and Dojo, as well as other LDF soldiers, stand with M-9s. Many of the LDF extras were played by real JGSDF troops.]] |
[[Image:LWLAM9-6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Closeup of an M-9. Being an open-bolt weapon shows that the M-9's chamber is empty.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9-6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Closeup of an M-9. Being an open-bolt weapon shows that the M-9's chamber is empty.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAM9-7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An LDF soldier works the charging handle of his M-9. The M-9's front sight and distinct charging handle are both clearly visible.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9-7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An LDF soldier works the charging handle of his M-9. The M-9's front sight and distinct charging handle are both clearly visible.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAM9-9.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An LDF soldier reloads his M-9, inserting the magazine backwards. His M-9 changes into a mocked-up Micro Uzi | + | [[Image:LWLAM9-9.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An LDF soldier reloads his M-9, inserting the magazine backwards. His M-9 later changes into a mocked-up Micro Uzi.]] |
[[Image:LWLAM9-10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|LDF soldiers provide covering fire with their M-9s.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9-10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|LDF soldiers provide covering fire with their M-9s.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAM9-11.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Dojo and Komaki take on MBC operators with their M-9s. Note the brass flying out.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9-11.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Dojo and Komaki take on MBC operators with their M-9s. Note the brass flying out.]] | ||
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===Bonus=== | ===Bonus=== | ||
[[Image:LWLAM9EX-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Minebea M-9s used in the production lay on top of sandbags. Not sure what material they are made of, but they appear to be non-firing replicas.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9EX-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Minebea M-9s used in the production lay on top of sandbags. Not sure what material they are made of, but they appear to be non-firing replicas.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAM9EX-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A rough cut of the Minebea M-9 used in production by the film's armorer, Masahiko Sato]] | + | [[Image:LWLAM9EX-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A rough cut of the Minebea M-9 used in production by the film's armorer, Masahiko Sato.]] |
[[Image:LWLAM9EX-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The unfinished M-9s have been smoothed out and partially painted.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9EX-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The unfinished M-9s have been smoothed out and partially painted.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAM9EX-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The painted and unpainted charging handles for the M-9s.]] | [[Image:LWLAM9EX-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The painted and unpainted charging handles for the M-9s.]] | ||
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==Tokyo Marui MP5-J== | ==Tokyo Marui MP5-J== | ||
− | The MBC mainly uses the Tokyo Marui MP5-J (in reality, an airsoft copy of the [[Heckler & Koch | + | The MBC mainly uses the Tokyo Marui MP5-J (in reality, an airsoft copy of the MP5F variant of the [[Heckler & Koch MP5]]). Many are equipped with Surefire 628 forearms and flashlights and some have receiver-mounted rails. |
[[Image:TMMP5J.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Tokyo Marui MP5-J airsoft gun. Note the shape of the flash hider compared to a genuine MP5A5.]] | [[Image:TMMP5J.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Tokyo Marui MP5-J airsoft gun. Note the shape of the flash hider compared to a genuine MP5A5.]] | ||
[[Image:H&KMP5A5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler and Koch MP5A5 - 9x19mm. Virtually identical to the MP5A4-J with the exception of the flash hider.]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler and Koch MP5A5 - 9x19mm. Virtually identical to the MP5A4-J with the exception of the flash hider.]] | ||
[[Image:MP5A5Sure-Fire.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5A5Sure-Fire.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAMP5J-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators with MP5-Js equipped with AimPoint Comp M2 reflex sights from archival footage during a lecture. They are never seen using optics again.]] | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators with MP5-Js equipped with AimPoint Comp M2 reflex sights from archival footage during a lecture. They are never seen using optics again.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators line up in formation with their MP5Js. Note that the four-position "Navy" trigger group set to three-round burst.]] | + | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators line up in formation with their MP5Js. Note that the four-position "Navy" trigger group is set to three-round burst.]] |
[[Image:LWLAMP5J-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MBC operator on the left has a receiver-mounted rail equipped.]] | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MBC operator on the left has a receiver-mounted rail equipped.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAMP5J-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the Surefire 628 dedicated forend with a flashlight equipped.]] | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the Surefire 628 dedicated forend with a flashlight equipped.]] | ||
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[[Image:LWLAMP5J-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators carrying a mix of MP5-Js and MP5A4s standing behind their commander.]] | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators carrying a mix of MP5-Js and MP5A4s standing behind their commander.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAMP5A4-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MBC operator readies his Tokyo Marui MP5-J. Note the shape of the flash hider compared to the MP5A4 in front of it, which a real MP5A5 shares in common with the A4.]] | [[Image:LWLAMP5A4-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MBC operator readies his Tokyo Marui MP5-J. Note the shape of the flash hider compared to the MP5A4 in front of it, which a real MP5A5 shares in common with the A4.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators | + | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators firing their MP5-Js. The two operators left of center are firing MP5A4's.]] |
[[Image:LWLAMP5J-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators firing MP5-Js from behind ballistic shields]] | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|MBC operators firing MP5-Js from behind ballistic shields]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAMP5J-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MBC operator fires his MP5-J in semi-auto. Note the lack of spent shell casings being ejected. The muzzle flash is CGI.]] | [[Image:LWLAMP5J-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MBC operator fires his MP5-J in semi-auto. Note the lack of spent shell casings being ejected. The muzzle flash is CGI.]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A4== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A4== | ||
− | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A4]] also appears as the other standard submachine gun of | + | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A4]] also appears as the other standard submachine gun of the MBC. These weapons are occasionally seen outfitted with Surefire 628 forearms. At least one is equipped with a tri-rail forend, though it doesn't have any attachments mounted to it. |
[[Image:H&KMP5A4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A4 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A4 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:H&KMP5A4Surefire.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A4 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:H&KMP5A4Surefire.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A4 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]] | ||
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==Unknown MP5 Variants== | ==Unknown MP5 Variants== | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAMP5-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The two MBC operators on the bottom are firing MP5's with | + | [[Image:LWLAMP5-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The two MBC operators on the bottom are firing MP5's with 3-lug barrels. Their protective gear are covering the weapons' stocks and lower receivers.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAMP5-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MBC operator in the center is firing his MP5 at an LDF UH-60J Blackhawk overhead, obviously to little effect. His MP5 features a 3-lug barrel and a telescoping stock, but the fire selector lacks histogram markings. It may be an MP5A3. The other MP5's in the background are | + | [[Image:LWLAMP5-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MBC operator in the center is firing his MP5 at an LDF UH-60J Blackhawk overhead, obviously to little effect. His MP5 features a 3-lug barrel and a telescoping stock, but the fire selector lacks histogram markings. It may be an MP5A3. The other MP5's in the background are Tokyo Marui MP5-Js and one on the far right is equipped with a Surefire 628 forend.]] |
[[Image:LWLAMP5-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MBC operator is pointing a bizarrely shaped MP5 equipped with a Surefire 628 dedicated forened, but there appears to be nothing inside but a hole. It's possible that this is a rubber stunt replica or a non-gun.]] | [[Image:LWLAMP5-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MBC operator is pointing a bizarrely shaped MP5 equipped with a Surefire 628 dedicated forened, but there appears to be nothing inside but a hole. It's possible that this is a rubber stunt replica or a non-gun.]] | ||
=Automatic Rifles= | =Automatic Rifles= | ||
==Howa Type 89== | ==Howa Type 89== | ||
− | The [[Howa Type 89]] is the main assault rifle of the LDF. The two Type 89s | + | The [[Howa Type 89]] is the main assault rifle of the LDF. The two Type 89s that are fired in the film were actual blank-firing rifles provided by the JGSDF, with airsoft replicas only used for closeups. Kasahara, Tezuka, and other Library Task Force soldiers can be seen conducting drills with them. |
[[Image:HowaType89FullStock.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 89 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:HowaType89FullStock.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 89 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAT89-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Kasahara crawling under barbed wire with a Type 89.]] | [[Image:LWLAT89-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Kasahara crawling under barbed wire with a Type 89.]] | ||
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==Howa Type 64== | ==Howa Type 64== | ||
− | The [[Howa Type 64]] is used by the LDF as a training rifle for all recruits prior to indoctrination, most noticeably Library Clerk First Class Hikaru Tezuka ([[Sota Fukushi]]) and Kasahara. The scenes which feature the Type 64 were filmed at JGSDF Camp Iruma, and all of the Type 64 rifles were real. | + | The [[Howa Type 64]] is used by the LDF as a training rifle for all recruits prior to indoctrination, most noticeably by Library Clerk First Class Hikaru Tezuka ([[Sota Fukushi]]) and Iku Kasahara ([[Nana Eikura]]). The scenes which feature the Type 64 were filmed at JGSDF Camp Iruma, and all of the Type 64 rifles were real. |
[[Image:Type 64 assault rifle.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 64 assault rifle - 7.62x51mm.]] | [[Image:Type 64 assault rifle.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Howa Type 64 assault rifle - 7.62x51mm.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAT64-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Tezuka ([[Sota Fukushi]]) and Kasahara running laps with the Type 64..]] | [[Image:LWLAT64-1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Tezuka ([[Sota Fukushi]]) and Kasahara running laps with the Type 64..]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAT64-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Tezuka | + | [[Image:LWLAT64-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Tezuka performing physical training with a Type 64.]] |
[[Image:LWLAT64-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Library Task Force soldiers running in formation with Type 64 rifles.]] | [[Image:LWLAT64-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Library Task Force soldiers running in formation with Type 64 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:LWLAT64-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Kasahara after firing three rounds at a target with her Type 64. The bolt has locked back empty.]] | [[Image:LWLAT64-4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Kasahara after firing three rounds at a target with her Type 64. The bolt has locked back empty.]] | ||
====Behind The Scenes==== | ====Behind The Scenes==== | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAT64-5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nana Eikura firing an actual Type 64 at JGSDF Camp Iruma during the filming of this scene. The muzzle flash and the 7.62x51mm cartridge ejecting | + | [[Image:LWLAT64-5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nana Eikura firing an actual Type 64 at JGSDF Camp Iruma during the filming of this scene. The muzzle flash and the 7.62x51mm cartridge ejecting are genuine. The JGSDF had loaned parts of the camp and vehicles for filming, as well as advisers and extras on the set.]] |
==Norinco Type 56== | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
At least one Bakushukai militant is seen wielding a [[Norinco Type 56]] in the film's intro. | At least one Bakushukai militant is seen wielding a [[Norinco Type 56]] in the film's intro. | ||
[[File:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[File:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
− | [[File:LWLAT56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Bakushukai | + | [[File:LWLAT56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Bakushukai militant raises his Type 56. Note the distinct hooded sight and bayonet lug.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAAK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The militant on the left is firing | + | [[Image:LWLAAK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The militant on the left is firing a Norinco Type 56.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAAK-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bakushukai | + | [[Image:LWLAAK-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bakushukai militants open fire with their AK's. The bald militant in the center firing a Norinco Type 56.]] |
[[Image:LWLAUSP-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The militant on the left holding a Type 56.]] | [[Image:LWLAUSP-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The militant on the left holding a Type 56.]] | ||
==Unknown AK-47 Variant== | ==Unknown AK-47 Variant== | ||
[[Image:LWLAAK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two unknown AK-47 variants in a duffel bag. The receivers on both are covered by the sling, and too dark to tell whether they are stamped or milled.]] | [[Image:LWLAAK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two unknown AK-47 variants in a duffel bag. The receivers on both are covered by the sling, and too dark to tell whether they are stamped or milled.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAAK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bakushukai | + | [[Image:LWLAAK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bakushukai militants open fire with their AKs. The militant on the left is firing a Norinco Type 56.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAAK-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Right side view of Bakushukai | + | [[Image:LWLAAK-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Right side view of Bakushukai militants firing their A's.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAAK-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Left side view of Bakushukai | + | [[Image:LWLAAK-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Left side view of Bakushukai militants firing their AKs under better lighting. All of these weapons are missing the bayonet lug under the gas block.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAAK-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dojo disarming a Bakushukai | + | [[Image:LWLAAK-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dojo disarming a Bakushukai militant and removing the magazine from his AK. This appears to be a rubber stunt replica.]] |
− | [[Image:LWLAAK-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bakushukai | + | [[Image:LWLAAK-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bakushukai militant Leader Kenji Takeyama holding an AK.]] |
=Bolt-Action Rifles= | =Bolt-Action Rifles= | ||
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=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
==M84 Stun Grenade== | ==M84 Stun Grenade== | ||
− | Dojo throws an [[M84 stun grenade]] into a room during a hostage rescue | + | Dojo throws an [[M84 stun grenade]] into a room during a hostage rescue. |
[[File:M84-Flash-Bang-Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M84 stun grenade]] | [[File:M84-Flash-Bang-Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M84 stun grenade]] | ||
− | [[File:LWLAFLASH.jpg|thumb|none|700px| | + | [[File:LWLAFLASH.jpg|thumb|none|700px|The stun Grenade slides across the floor before going off.]] |
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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One of the Bakushukai militants uses an [[M2 Flamethrower]] to burn down the Hino Library. | One of the Bakushukai militants uses an [[M2 Flamethrower]] to burn down the Hino Library. | ||
[[Image:M2 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | [[Image:M2 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M2-2 Flamethrower.]] | ||
− | [[Image:LWLAM2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bakushukai | + | [[Image:LWLAM2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bakushukai militant readies his M2 Flamethower.]] |
− | [[Image:Screenshot 2014-09-19-00-16-37 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the Bakushukai | + | [[Image:Screenshot 2014-09-19-00-16-37 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up of the Bakushukai militant's M2 Flamethower.]] |
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Library Wars (Japanese title: 図書館戦争, Toshokan sensō) is a 2013 Japanese film directed by Shinsuke Sato, based on the light novel series of the same name by Hiro Arikawa. The film takes place in an alternate future where the Japanese government passes a law known as the Media Betterment Act to censor and prevent the spread of supposedly dangerous information using a militarized government agency known as the Media Betterment Committee (MBC), which regularly conducts armed raids and book burnings on libraries across Japan. In response, local governments set up the Library Defense Force, a paramilitary force dedicated to defending libraries from the Media Betterment Committee and their allies. The film was followed by a sequel, Library Wars: The Last Mission, in 2015.
The following weapons were used in the film Library Wars:
Pistols
Minebea P9
The main sidearm of the LDF is the Minebea P9, a licensed copy of the SIG-Sauer P220 manufactured by Minebea and Shin Chuo Kogo KK. LDF soldiers, including Library Clerk First Class Iku Kasahara (Nana Eikura) and Captain Ryusuke Genda (Jun Hashimoto), use these pistols.
Heckler & Koch USP Compact
The Bakushukai and their leader Kenji Takeyama (Kazuma Suzuki) use the Heckler & Koch USP Compact as their standard sidearms.
Submachine Guns
Minebea M-9
The LDF's primary submachine gun is the Minebea M-9, a copy of the Mini Uzi manufactured under license by Minebea. Many of the M-9s in the film are 3-D-printed non-firing replicas complete with detachable magazines, functioning charging handles, and real-steel flash suppressors, with CGI muzzle flashes and reports added post-production. Blank-firing M-9s (provided by the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces) were used in some scenes.
Bonus
Tokyo Marui MP5-J
The MBC mainly uses the Tokyo Marui MP5-J (in reality, an airsoft copy of the MP5F variant of the Heckler & Koch MP5). Many are equipped with Surefire 628 forearms and flashlights and some have receiver-mounted rails.
Heckler & Koch MP5A4
The Heckler & Koch MP5A4 also appears as the other standard submachine gun of the MBC. These weapons are occasionally seen outfitted with Surefire 628 forearms. At least one is equipped with a tri-rail forend, though it doesn't have any attachments mounted to it.
Micro Uzi (Mocked-up as Minebea M-9)
For some reason, not enough Minebea M-9s were available for the LDF extras during production. The Micro Uzi was used as a stand in for the Minebea M-9 for some scenes. The folding stock appears to have been removed.
Unknown MP5 Variants
Automatic Rifles
Howa Type 89
The Howa Type 89 is the main assault rifle of the LDF. The two Type 89s that are fired in the film were actual blank-firing rifles provided by the JGSDF, with airsoft replicas only used for closeups. Kasahara, Tezuka, and other Library Task Force soldiers can be seen conducting drills with them.
Howa Type 64
The Howa Type 64 is used by the LDF as a training rifle for all recruits prior to indoctrination, most noticeably by Library Clerk First Class Hikaru Tezuka (Sota Fukushi) and Iku Kasahara (Nana Eikura). The scenes which feature the Type 64 were filmed at JGSDF Camp Iruma, and all of the Type 64 rifles were real.
Behind The Scenes
Norinco Type 56
At least one Bakushukai militant is seen wielding a Norinco Type 56 in the film's intro.
Unknown AK-47 Variant
Bolt-Action Rifles
Remington M24 Sniper Weapon System
The M24 Sniper Weapon System is the LDF's standard sniper rifle, and is equipped with a Harris bipod. It's possible that these weapons are airsoft replicas, since none are seen ejecting brass, and the muzzle flashes appear to be post-production CGI.
Grenades
M84 Stun Grenade
Dojo throws an M84 stun grenade into a room during a hostage rescue.
Other
M2 Flamethrower
One of the Bakushukai militants uses an M2 Flamethrower to burn down the Hino Library.