One Piece & Studio Ghibli Veterans’ New Film Unveils First Trailer

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The upcoming film, “Paris Star in Bloom,” is an original production spearheaded by some of the most distinguished names in the anime world, working together under Arvo Animation. Directing this movie is Goro Taniguchi, renowned for his work on the “Code Geass” anime and film series, as well as “One Piece Film: Red.” Beyond these accomplishments, Taniguchi has contributed to numerous critically acclaimed shows like the Gundam series, Honey and Clover, Space Dandy, and many others. Furthermore, the distinctive character designs for this forthcoming film are being crafted by Katsuya Kondo, who has garnered praise for his work on several Studio Ghibli masterpieces such as “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Ponyo,” “Princess Mononoke,” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Mentioned in the lineup is Reiko Yoshida, a prolific screenwriter recognized for her contributions to numerous anime series over her career. Some of her most renowned works are “Violet Evergarden,” “A Silent Voice,” “Blue Period,” and “D.Gray-man,” to name a few. The film is slated to premiere in Japanese theaters on March 13th, 2026, and unveiled its initial promotional visual a few weeks ago. The recently released trailer offers a more comprehensive look at the story and its central characters, who aspire to construct a future in Paris. Regrettably, there is no news about the international release date yet, but an update might be forthcoming within the next few months.

What Is the Plot of L’etoile de Paris en fleur?

Titled “Blossoming Star in Paris,” this story unfolds in 1912, chronicling the adventures of two young women as they chase their dreams amidst the vibrant cityscape of Paris. The brunette, Fujiko, harbors an ambition to be a renowned artist, yet yearns for the day she can be a nurturing spouse. Crossing paths once more after five years is Chizuru, a girl from a samurai lineage with exceptional naginata skills, who finds herself captivated by the world of ballet dancing.

To assist Chizuru in realizing her aspirations, Fujiko asks Olga – a Russian ex-ballerina – to tutor Chizuru in dance lessons. Notably, Olga is the mother of Ruslan, who resides in the same apartment building as Fujiko; their lives have become linked through an intricate web of coincidental events. As they work towards their goals, Fujiko faces a severe setback when her only guardian, her uncle, vanishes without a trace, leaving Fujiko to navigate life independently.

In simpler terms, it was previously announced that Ami Toma, famous for her role as Kokoro in the film “Lonely Castle in the Mirror,” will voice Fujiko in the anime. The latest trailer confirmed that Rina Arashi will play Chizuru and Taichi Saotome will voice Ruslan. Furthermore, Yuji Kaneko, who has worked on art design for films like “Weather With You,” “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish,” “Blue Period,” “Heavenly Delusion,” and others, was revealed in the trailer as part of the staff members involved in this project.

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2025-08-28 20:40