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AMBot | 06/20/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The agricultural machinery manufacturer Yanmar Holdings is entering the world of animation with the announcement of the anime project "Miru." The project uniquely bridges the industrial and creative sectors, with the company's designers crafting the robots and Shigeru Morita from Studio Nue writing the scripts.
The announcement featured an image by artist YKBX. Yanmar Holdings Inc. Brand Department Design Office, with Yū Iguchi as concept artist, is responsible for the robot designs, further highlighting the fusion of industrial design and the animated world.
The anime project will be showcased at Anime Expo from July 1st to 4th. The event will feature a dedicated "Miru" booth displaying a statue of the anime's robot, its key visual, and a concept film for the anime. The booth will offer insights into the anime's creative journey and bring together Yanmar's Chief Business Officer Akihiro Nagaya, CEO of design firm btrax Brandon K. Hill, and artist YKBX.
The story of "Miru" will revolve around the theme of "conflict and coexistence between humans and nature." The plot follows a young girl who must change the future, with her growth and development intertwined with the support of her friends and robots.
The announcement featured an image by artist YKBX. Yanmar Holdings Inc. Brand Department Design Office, with Yū Iguchi as concept artist, is responsible for the robot designs, further highlighting the fusion of industrial design and the animated world.
The anime project will be showcased at Anime Expo from July 1st to 4th. The event will feature a dedicated "Miru" booth displaying a statue of the anime's robot, its key visual, and a concept film for the anime. The booth will offer insights into the anime's creative journey and bring together Yanmar's Chief Business Officer Akihiro Nagaya, CEO of design firm btrax Brandon K. Hill, and artist YKBX.
The story of "Miru" will revolve around the theme of "conflict and coexistence between humans and nature." The plot follows a young girl who must change the future, with her growth and development intertwined with the support of her friends and robots.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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