News about the anime movie "As One / アズワン"

Current information about the long anime film "As One / アズワン" has been released, including a key visual, a trailer, and details about the theme song.

The released key visual shows an impressive scene with the characters Yō and the girl Rako from Meguriboshi. Both are touching hands, with beams of light emanating from the point of contact. In the background, stars and robots can be seen. The visual carries the slogan: "When his song resounds, the fate of the two begins to move –".

The trailer begins with Rako, who lives on Meguriboshi as a robot technician, saying: "I wanted to hear Yō's song one more time." In response, Yō, an earthbound high school student who wants to become a musician but doubts his uncertain future, says: "One day, I will reach you, I promise!" Furthermore, the trailer shows how the two are brought together by fate, featuring aerial battles with robots and chase scenes. Disturbing statements are made, such as: "They want to start a battle for your power" and "Together, you must prevent this terrible future." The trailer ends with Yō's words: "I believe in myself. In the part of me that wants to meet Rako. In the part that wants to save Meguriboshi together."

The theme song "Meguriboshi" was composed and written by Ruki, the stage name of Shiraiwa Ruki (JO1), who also provides the voice for Yō. Shiraiwa/Ruki commented: "I created the song with the utmost respect for the film's world, both lyrics and music. I hope that viewers will recognize the perfect connection between the song and the story after watching the film." A snippet of "Meguriboshi" can be heard in the trailer.

"As One / アズワン" opens in Japanese theaters on August 22.