The upcoming anime film "Bake Neko Anzu-chan," based on the original work by Takashi Imashiro, has revealed a portion of its opening scene.
The film, set to release nationwide on July 19, features an opening scene showing Anzu-chan transforming from an ordinary cat into a bake neko (supernatural cat).
Additionally, "Bake Neko Anzu-chan" has been selected for the "Asia Pacific / International" category at the Melbourne International Film Festival, Australia's oldest film festival, as well as the feature film competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024. The film will also be screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, which begins on July 18.
"Bake Neko Anzu-chan," directed by Atsuhiro Yamashita and Haruko Kuno, utilizes the rotoscoping technique, converting live-action footage into animation. The story revolves around 37-year-old baker Neko Anzu, who is tasked with looking after 11-year-old Karin, leading to a unique and engaging narrative.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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