Shinji Ishii’s novel Toritsukare Otoko has been adapted into a musical anime film, set for release in Japan this fall. A special feature video and teaser visual have also been unveiled.
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Director: Wataru Takahashi
Screenplay: Naoyuki Miura
Character Design: Masatsugu Arakawa
Animation Production: Shin-Ei Animation
The main character, a young man nicknamed “Toritsukare” by the townspeople for his tendency to become completely absorbed in things, falls in love at first sight with a balloon seller. True to his nature, he becomes entirely fixated on her and tries to get closer. However, she keeps her distance, burdened by a quiet sadness. Deeply enamored, he and his companion a clever little mouse secretly work to ease her troubles, using all the peculiar skills and methods he’s obsessively developed over time.
Source: Comic Natalie
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