100 METERS an upcoming theatrical anime feature by Uoto, will star Koki Uchiyama and Kenjiro Tsuda. The film is set for a September 19 release in Japanese theaters. GKIDS has joined the project as a producing partner and will bring the film to North American theaters this October.
Teaser Visual:
ADDITIONAL CAST:
Koki Uchiyama as Zaitsu
Kenjiro Tsuda as Kaido
MAIN CAST:
Tōri Matsuzaka as Togashi
Shôta Sometani as Komiya
STAFF:
Director: Kenji Iwaisawa
Screenwriter: Yasuyuki Muto
Character Design, Animation Director: Keisuke Kojima
Art Director: Keikankun Yamaguchi
Music: Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Animation Production: ROCK’N ROLL MOUNTAIN
Annecy Festival describes the story as follows:
Togashi is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.
Source: Comic Natalie
© UOTO, KODANSHA/100M FILM PARTNERS
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