"A NEW DAWN": First insights into the anime

The upcoming anime "A NEW DAWN" is being produced under the direction of Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, known for his work on "Your Name" and "The Garden of Words." The film, a collaboration between Asmik Ace and the French studio Miyu Productions, is set to release in 2025 and combines a moving storyline with impressive artistic execution.

At the heart of the story is Keitaro, who has secluded himself for six years in the closed-down factory of Obinata Fireworks to recreate the legendary fireworks of his missing father. When the factory faces forced eviction, the film follows Keitaro and two other young individuals as they grapple with both environmental challenges and personal conflicts to find their own identities.

- Director/Screenplay/Original Idea: Yoshitoshi Shinomiya

- Character Design: Utsushita ("Heavenly Delusion")

- Art Direction: Akiko Majima ("Your Name")

- Music: Shuta Hasunuma

Produced by Studio Outrigger, the film has already been selected for the Annecy Animation Showcase at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024.