Movie
Description
"Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana o Kazarō" is a fantasy anime film set in a world where two races, the human-like Klaus and the beast-like Mezarte, coexist. The Klaus are blessed with longevity and the ability to wield magic, while the Mezarte are mortal and lack magical abilities. The story centers on Maquia, a young Klaus girl who lives in isolation with her clan, weaving tapestries that record their long lives. The Klaus are targeted by the Mezarte kingdom, which seeks to exploit their immortality. During an invasion, Maquia is separated from her clan and finds herself alone in the outside world.

Wandering in despair, Maquia encounters an orphaned human baby named Ariel, whose parents were killed in a war. Despite her inexperience and the challenges of raising a child, Maquia decides to care for Ariel. As the years pass, Ariel grows into a young man, while Maquia remains unchanged due to her long lifespan. Their bond deepens, but the disparity in their aging creates emotional tension. Ariel struggles with his identity and the stigma of being raised by a Klaus, while Maquia grapples with the fear of losing him to time.

Parallel to Maquia and Ariel’s story, the Mezarte kingdom continues its pursuit of the Klaus, seeking to harness their immortality. The political conflict escalates, intertwining with the personal struggles of the characters. Maquia’s journey becomes one of self-discovery, as she learns to navigate love, loss, and the inevitability of separation. The narrative explores themes of motherhood, the passage of time, and the resilience of the human spirit, culminating in a poignant exploration of what it means to live and love despite the impermanence of life. The film’s emotional core lies in the relationship between Maquia and Ariel, as well as the broader implications of the clash between the two races.
Information
Maquia - When the Promised Flower Blooms
さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう
Type: Movie
Date: 02/24/2018
Categories
Genre
AdventureDrama
Settings
Fantasy
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Staff
  • Director
  • Storyboard
    Toshiya Shinohara
    Masahiro Andō
    Tadashi Hiramatsu
    Masaki Tachibana
    Hiroshi Kobayashi
    Atsushi Hiramatsu
    Naoshi Shiotani
  • Music
    Kenji Kawai
  • Character Design
    Yuriko Ishii
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yuriko Ishii
  • Art design
    Tomoaki Okada
  • Director of Photography
    Tomo Namiki
  • Unit Director
    Toshiya Shinohara
    Tadashi Hiramatsu
    Tatsuyuki Nagai
    Masakazu Hashimoto
    Jong Heo
  • Original Character Design
    Akihiko Yoshida
  • Art Director
    Kazuki Higashiji
  • Animation Director
    Noriko Itō
    Tadashi Hiramatsu
    Yuriko Ishii
    Kōsuke Kawazura
  • Sound Director
    Kazuhiro Wakabayashi
  • Producer
    Nobuhiro Takenaka
    Tomomi Kyōtani
    Naoko Endō
    Hirohisa Kikuchi
Production
  • Animation Production
    P.A. Works