The Imaginary Anime Movie is gearing up for release! The makers have spilled all the details about the film. Plus, the fans are excited to watch this film made by ex-Ghibli staff members. Therefore, it is only plausible to assume that some studio touch will be there both in visuals and the plot. Excited to find all the details? Here is all you need to know about the announcement, release date, and plot!
The film follows a British children’s novel of the same name. A.F. Harrold is the author, and Emily Gravett is the illustrator. The New York Times, The Guardian, and the Financial Times have all reviewed the novel. In 2016, the novel was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Thus, there is no doubt that the story will be top-notch. Keep scrolling to find out more!
The Imaginary Anime Movie: Announcement
TOHO Animation, on December 13, 2022, shared the film’s release date. Earlier it was set to release in the summer of 2022. But, the makers changed the date due to production issues and covid-19. Studio Ponoc is animating the film. The founder of the studio, Nishimura, is a former lead film producer at Studio Ghibli. Ghibli is known for Princess Mononoke, Grave of Fireflies, and Spirited Away. Whereas Nishimura’s studio is known for Mary and The Witch’s Flower, its highest-grossing feature film.
The film’s Japanese title is Yaneura no Rudger. It translates to Rudger in the Attic in English. Momose will direct the film at Studio Ponoc. No details about the composer, art designer, and other staff members are out yet. Likewise, the makers are yet to reveal the opening and ending themes of The Imaginary Anime Movie. A teaser was out on YouTube on December 8, 2022, showing the film’s visuals.
What Is The Movie About?
The plot of The Imaginary Anime Movie falls into the fantasy genre. The story is about a young girl Amanda, who makes friends with her imaginary friend Rudger. No one could see him or peek into the little girl’s imagination. At least, that’s how it was supposed to be. However, Mr. Bunting once knocks at Amanda’s door and asserts to have seen Rudger.
For some reason, he wants to kill and erase Rudger. As a result, the imaginary friend has come to the world to stop Amanda from forgetting him. Together these two buddies will embark on a journey to stop this entangled omen of fate. Thus, this is a sweet story of loss, love, and imagination. And one which many of us can relate to when we were children.
The Imaginary Anime Movie: Release Date
The Imaginary Anime Movie will release in the winter of 2023. However, the exact date is yet to be out. However, it will air in the first quarter of the year. For international fans, it will take some time for them to watch it on the big screen. So, keep checking back on this page to get all the intel on the film. The Anime Daily team will keep you updated!
