A 90-second preview of Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming anime film Scarlet has been released. The movie is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters on November 21, followed by a U.S. theatrical release on December 12.
August 1 marks “Summer Wars Day,” celebrating the anniversary of the 2009 release of Hosoda’s acclaimed film Summer Wars and the in-universe birthday of the protagonist’s grandmother. To commemorate the occasion, Summer Wars aired on Nippon TV’s Friday Roadshow. Following the broadcast, a special 30-second teaser for Scarlet was unveiled.
New Trailer:
Main Poster:
ADDITIONAL CAST:
Koji Yakusho as Claudius
Masachika Ichimura as Amlet
Kotaro Yoshida as Voltimand
Yuki Saito as Gertrude
Yutaka Matsushige as Cornelius
Kazuhiro Yamaji as Polonius
Tokio Emoto as Raretees
Munetaka Aoki as Rosenkranz
Shota Sometani as Guildestern
Noa Shiroyama as Girl
Kayoko Shiraishi as Old Woman
CAST:
Mana Ashida as Princess Scarlett
Masaki Okada as Hijiri
According to Variety, the story revolves around a princess who journeys across time and space. During the announcement event for Scarlet, Hosoda revealed that the film employs a unique animation style, distinct from both traditional 2D and Hollywood-style CGI. The narrative will explore profound themes of life and death, complemented by elements of action and romance.
Source: Official Website
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