Anime "THE REFLECTION", teaser visual & PV revealed! Collaboration of "American Comics and Japanese Animation" attracting attention!

A teaser visual and PV have been released from the anime "THE REFLECTION," scheduled for distribution in 2017.



THE REFLECTION" is a 30-minute animation series based on an original story by Stan Lee, known as a master of the American comic world, and Hiroshi Nagahama, who directed the TV animation "MUSHI-SHI", as a joint project of POW! ENTERTAINMENT, led by Stan Lee, and Studio Deen.

The latest information on the main staff, song artist, new PV, teaser visual, etc. was revealed at the stage event of "STAN LEE'S L.A. COMIC CON 2016" on October 29, at 10:00 (U.S. local time). It was also announced that Trevor Horn, who has produced numerous international hit songs, will be the music producer for the film.



Trevor Horn's music is also used in the latest PV released at the event.
The following is from the release.

Outline of the film
THE REFLECTION


STAFF

ENTERTAINMENT/Studio Dean Inc.


Original story: Stan Lee

Stan Lee is the creator of Marvel Comics' Avengers heroes such as Hulk, Iron Man, and the Mighty Thor, as well as Spider-Man, the X-Men, and Ant-Man, and has served as executive producer for live-action and animated films. He is a master of the American comic book industry and is well known in the United States. He is the father of Marvel/American heroes.


Original story, director, and character design: Hiroshi Nagahama.
One of Japan's leading animation directors today.
His masterpiece "MUSHI-SHI" was highly acclaimed overseas, and his 2013 masterpiece "Curse of the Cursed" was the first Japanese animated television series to use rotoscoping for the entire film, a process that drew much attention.He is a self-confessed fan of American comic books, and his attachment to Stan Lee's works is deeper than anyone else in Japan.


Music Producer : Trevor Horn
Trevor Horn is a British producer, songwriter, musician, and singer. Known as "the man who created the 80's," he was a huge influence on the pop music scene in the 1980s. Founder of the legendary ZTT Records record label.
Produced various international hit songs/albums including Paul McCartney, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Pet Shop Boys, Seal, Grace Jones, Propaganda, Tina Turner, Simple Minds, Tattoo, and many others. His own group of musicians, The Buggles' "Tragedy of a Radio Star" was the first music video to air on MTV in the U.S. and reached #1 on music charts in 16 countries. It also reached No. 1 on the Oricon Western music charts in Japan.

Character Design: Yoshihiko Umakoshi
Yoshihiko Umakoshi is a talented animator with a deep knowledge of American comics. He was chosen to participate in this project at the request of Director Nagahama. He has worked as a character designer for "Bokura no Hero Academia," "Mushishi," and "Heart Catch Pretty Cure," as well as an animation director and chief animation director for many others.


Song artist: 9nine
A performance girls unit consisting of four members: Uki Sabu, Kanna Murata, Kanae Yoshii, and Ayaka Nishiwaki.
They perform live under the slogan "Cloud9" with the wish to bring "the best happiness" to the audience.

Animation Production: Studio Deen


Story.

One day, countless lights covered the sky over the entire world.
The light reflected diffusely in the atmosphere and rained down on the world like rays of light, killing most people who were pierced by the light.
This catastrophe, which wreaked havoc all over the world and at the same time created a large number of people with abilities, was later called "The Reflection.
The Reflection.
Three years have passed since then,
The recovery from the catastrophe has been remarkable, and the memories of the terrible disaster have begun to fade from the minds of the people.
The Reflection 3rd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony
The first large-scale terrorist attack by the "Reflected" occurred at the ceremony. Some people began to use the abilities they had been given as they wished.


The anxiety that had been growing in people's hearts since the day the Reflected were born finally became a reality.


Then, a young man stands in their way.

Dressed in an X-shaped mask and suit, he is a hero straight out of a comic book.


Someone uses his gifted ability to help others.

The hope that people have dreamed of since the day the gifted were born also became a reality on this day...
This is a story of a man who, bewildered by the new power given to him, pursues a new "light" with the faith and pride he has sworn in his heart...
This is a story of heroes (justice) and villains (evil).

Specifications
30 minutes: Animated series



(C) Stan Lee, Hiroshi Nagahama/THE REFLECTION

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