Legendary Director Mamoru Hosoda Shares First Look at Next Movie, Coming in 2025

As an ardent anime enthusiast with a penchant for time-honored works that transcend the ordinary realms of animation, I am positively ecstatic about Mamoru Hosoda‘s upcoming masterpiece, “Scarlet.” The man behind the enchanting “Belle” and the visually stunning “Summer Wars,” has once again captured my imagination with his latest creation.

Renowned director Mamoru Hosoda, who’s known for movies like “Belle”, will be releasing a new film next year. If you appreciate outstanding anime feature films, chances are you’ve enjoyed many of Mamoru Hosoda’s works. This prolific director has contributed significantly to the industry with masterpieces such as “Digimon Adventure” and even helped animate Broly in “Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan”. Known for his imaginative films with thoughtful themes, Hosoda is now working on a new movie project.

Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda have unveiled details about their upcoming major film, titled “Scarlet“. This will be Hosoda’s latest work following his release of “Belle ” in 2021. The project promises a captivating narrative revolving around a princess who can traverse dimensions and space. To build anticipation for this new cinematic adventure, Studio Chizu has shared the first glimpse into “Scarlet“, which seems to depict the main character that inspired the film’s name. Take a peek at the early artwork for “Scarlet” below:

What Is Scarlet?

According to Studio Chizu, as reported by Variety, the upcoming film titled Scarlet will be helmed by Mamoru Hosoda and marks a new collaboration with Sony Pictures. Toho will manage the film’s release in Japan, while Sony Pictures will handle its international theatrical launch, including plans for a debut in the United States next year. So, anime enthusiasts won’t have to wait much longer to witness this latest masterpiece from Hosoda.

In addition to Studio Chizu co-founder Yuichiro Saito and Nozomu Takahashi, the director is additionally taking on the role of producer for the upcoming film, with Toshimi Tanio from Nippon TV also involved. As of now, a specific release date has not been set, and details about the story are scarce. Similarly, information regarding other production team members, the voice cast (including an English dubbed version), remains undisclosed at this point. However, just knowing that Hosoda is leading this project is enough to generate anticipation for the new venture.

Who Is Mamoru Hosoda?

Beyond his contributions to Digimon Adventure and Dragon Ball Z, Hosoda is particularly recognized among anime enthusiasts for his directorial feature films. Notable works like Summer Wars, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Wolf Children, Mirai, and others have garnered significant praise from both critics and fans. Mirai notably made history as the first non-Studio Ghibli anime film to be nominated for Best Animated Film at the Academy Awards, even though it didn’t win, it created a considerable impact on Hosoda’s career.

Over the past couple of years, anime has been more successful on the big screen due to swift releases from their Japanese premieres, allowing creators like Hosuda to reach a broader audience more quickly than ever. Known for his visually stunning storytelling that surpasses the usual anime quality, each new film from Hosuda is eagerly anticipated. These movies have varied greatly, and you can stream many of them on Crunchyroll if you’re interested in exploring some of Hosuda’s iconic works.

HT – Variety

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2024-12-24 03:10