 Renowned director Mamoru Hosoda, celebrated for works like Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) and Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime (Belle), has announced his latest anime movie, Hateshinaki Scarlet (Scarlet). The movie is slated for a Winter 2025 release, marking Hosoda's first winter debut since his summer releases became a staple of his portfolio. In Hateshinaki Scarlet, Hosoda delves into one of his most profound themes yet: life and death. While the exact plot remains under wraps, Hosoda described the project as "an entertainment piece with action, romance, and adventure, aiming to inspire audiences to move forward in an uncertain world." Inspired by a global classic, the movie introduces Scarlet, a resolute princess navigating a harsh, war-torn environment in pursuit of boundless hope. The movie's visual approach also marks a departure from Hosoda's past works. The director aims to create a look that transcends traditional 2D anime and Hollywood CG animation, forging a groundbreaking style that broadens the horizons of animation. Hateshinaki Scarlet will be distributed worldwide, with TOHO handling the Japanese release and Sony Pictures taking charge internationally. Notably, Sony Pictures is co-funding the movie, signaling a fresh model of collaboration for Japanese anime on a global scale. Producer Yuuichirou Saitou of Studio Chizu expressed hopes for the movie to "expand the opportunities for Japanese cinema in the global market," likening the partnership to Studio Ghibli's past collaborations with Disney. The super teaser visual unveiled at the press conference offers a glimpse into Scarlet's character. A princess armed with a sword, her tattered attire and fierce gaze reflect her resilience in a world of adversity. Hosoda hinted at a second key character, possibly from a different era, suggesting that the movie will explore relationships through the lens of a "buddy" or "road movie" dynamic. The title Hateshinaki Scarlet reflects themes of boundless time and space, with Hosoda drawing inspiration from classic literature and science fiction, such as Komatsu Sakyou's 1966 novel Hateshinaki Nagare no Hate ni (At the End of the Endless Stream). Hosoda emphasized his commitment to pushing the boundaries of animation, both thematically and visually. "This will be one of the most challenging themes I've ever tackled, addressing universal emotions that resonate with audiences worldwide," he said. Despite the ambitious scope, Hosoda admitted that completing the project on time remains a daunting challenge. Hateshinaki Scarlet promises to be a landmark work in Hosoda's career, combining cutting-edge animation techniques, a compelling narrative, and global aspirations. Source: Comic Natalie, Oricon News, Eiga.com Hateshinaki Scarlet on MAL |
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| Cool, I’m gonna go to theater to watch this. |
| When I first saw it, I thought it was a character design like Fate... I would like to go see the movie if I can. |
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| I assume "Winter 2025" means December next year. The director aims to create a look that transcends traditional 2D anime and Hollywood CG animation, forging a groundbreaking style that broadens the horizons of animation. Hmmm... this just sounds like PR fluff hyping up 3D CG, in the style of Belle. I also hope that they're not just trying to go bigger and flashier... I don't know why I got reminded of Tales from Earthsea. |
| Maybe Hosoda will finally win a Oscar? |
| HACKs! 🤢🤮 |
| Mamoru Hosoda is back. Let's gooo!!!! |
| waiting for pv to see whats groundbreaking or new about this animation style his talking about |
| 100% going to watch this in cinema! |
#Anime4Life be my Life Motto! #PrayForKyoAni  |
| Super excited. All his movies look visually fantastic so I can't wait to see how this one turns out. |
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| I need the trailer ASAP. |
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| I’d be down to watch this |
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| she's probably gonna run around fighting dudes.... I'm good.... |
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she's probably gonna run around fighting dudes.... I'm good....
| @EcchiGodMamster Don't get your hopes up, after the birth of his daughter, Hosoda began to speak out against ecchi, claiming that it was disrespectful to female characters. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210715-hosoda-japanese-anime-has-problem-with-women-and-girls |
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Reply to Massdrop
@EcchiGodMamster Bro hates women unless they're sexualised. Get out of your room brother.
Massdrop said: @EcchiGodMamster Bro hates women unless they're sexualised. Get out of your room brother this isn't even a response to what i said.... and when have i ever said ANYTHING about hating any kind of female character? |
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@EcchiGodMamster "She's probably gonna run around fighting dudes... I'm good..." i don't know about you bro but that implies something especially when your whole thing is about liking Ecchi and fanservice.
| @Massdrop uh... i want to see her fight girls? |
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