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AMBot | 03/21/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The novel "Let’s Do Our Best!" by Ryouko Shikimura is being adapted into an animated film, set to release nationwide in Japan on October 25. The announcement was made alongside the reveal of the cast, staff, a special promotional video, and a teaser video. The story, set against the lush natural backdrop of Matsuyama in Ehime, revolves around female students who dedicate their youth to a rowing club, depicting their growth and the emotional ups and downs they experience.
In the animated film, Sora Amamiya plays Etsuko Murakami, the protagonist who resigns herself to being nothing special and almost gives up on striving in life. Miku Ito voices Hime Saeki, who, together with Etsuko, aims to revive the disbanded rowing club and dedicate their youth to rowing. Other main characters include Rieina Takahashi, played by Rie Takahashi, Taeko Hyodo, played by Akari Kito, and Mayumi Imoto, played by Ikumi Hasegawa.
The film is directed by Yuhei Sakuragi, known for his involvement in the original short animation "Boro the Caterpillar" from the Studio Ghibli Museum and "Even If the World Ends Tomorrow," which was nominated for competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The screenplay is written by Sakuragi and Keiichiro Ochi ("The Quintessential Quintuplets"), with character design by Asako Nishida ("Love Live!"), and animation production by Studio Ponoc and Rails.
In the animated film, Sora Amamiya plays Etsuko Murakami, the protagonist who resigns herself to being nothing special and almost gives up on striving in life. Miku Ito voices Hime Saeki, who, together with Etsuko, aims to revive the disbanded rowing club and dedicate their youth to rowing. Other main characters include Rieina Takahashi, played by Rie Takahashi, Taeko Hyodo, played by Akari Kito, and Mayumi Imoto, played by Ikumi Hasegawa.
The film is directed by Yuhei Sakuragi, known for his involvement in the original short animation "Boro the Caterpillar" from the Studio Ghibli Museum and "Even If the World Ends Tomorrow," which was nominated for competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The screenplay is written by Sakuragi and Keiichiro Ochi ("The Quintessential Quintuplets"), with character design by Asako Nishida ("Love Live!"), and animation production by Studio Ponoc and Rails.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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