MAPPA Stage 2023 Presents "The Mourning Children": Nagiko and the Girls Wearing Tsurubami Black"

The recently held event MAPPA Stage 2023 offered an exciting glimpse into the future of animation. One of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of a new feature-length animated film titled "The Mourning Children: Nagiko and the Girls Wearing Tsurubami Black."



Directed by Sunao Katabuchi, the project has been in the works since 2017. The film's setting is in 10th-century Kyoto, a time when the real-life literary figure Sei Shōnagon wrote "The Pillow Book."

The event not only revealed the title but also introduced the music composer for the project, Akira Senju. The importance of a well-composed soundtrack in animated films cannot be overstated, as it significantly contributes to the viewer's emotional engagement and the overall experience.

In addition to announcing the title and music composer, a making-of video and a teaser video were also released, offering a behind-the-scenes look and a visual introduction to the film.

The plot of the film will revolve around an epidemic, with characters such as Koretada, Tokinaka, Chikatada, and Takaie playing leading roles alongside Sei Shōnagon.