Animation film "Dawn Tells Lou's Song" will be released in May!　Completely original new work directed by Masaaki Yuasa

The animation film "Dawn Tells Rue's Song" will be released in May 2017.

Dawn Tells Lou's Song" is the first completely original theatrical animation film directed by Masaaki Yuasa, who has produced many high-profile works including "Shijohan Shinwa Taikei" and "Ping Pong: The Animation. Set in the desolate fishing port town of Himashi, the film depicts the story of Kai, a boy with depressed feelings toward his divorced parents, and Roo, a mermaid girl, with the fast-paced and dynamic animation typical of Yuasa. The original character design is by Nemu Yoko, manga artist of "Lawless Zone at 3:00 a.m.," and the screenplay is by K-ON! Girls und Panzer" by Reiko Yoshida, and music by Takatsugu Muramatsu of "Mary and the Witch's Flower.

It was announced that the film will be released on May 19, 2017 (Friday). In addition, the cast has been announced, and it has been announced that the theme song will be Kazuyoshi Saito's famous song "The Ballad of Utatai".

For more details, please visit the official website. Also, comments from Kanon Tani, who plays the mermaid girl Roo, Shota Shimoda, who plays the junior high school boy Kai, and Shinichi Shinohara, who plays Roo's father, as well as photos of the recording sessions have arrived, so check them out as well.

Cast ] (*Honorifics omitted)
Roo: Hanon Tani
Kai: Shota Shimoda
Lou's dad: Shinichi Shinohara
Grandpa: Akira Emoto
Kunio: Souma Saito
Yuuho: Kotobuki Minako
Esojima: Daigo (Chidori)
Bearded Fisherman: Nobu (Chidori)

【Comments】 （*Titles omitted)
■Rue: Kanon Tani
My character Roo, a mermaid, is innocent and loves to sing and dance. She and her friends join forces to help their friends in the sea, and there are many cute sea friends including Roo, so please watch the show!

■Kai: Shota Shimoda
I played the role of Kai, a junior high school student who is unable to honestly express his "true feelings" due to the shyness characteristic of adolescence. I believe you will be able to empathize with him as he expresses his hazy feelings with great delicacy. I hope you will be able to relate to Kai and see how he opens his heart through singing!

■Lou's Dad: Shinichi Shinohara
This movie is about the love between father and son. I played the role as it is, with the same feelings I have for my own daughter and for Lou! Hanae and Shimoda are really good at what they do! It was as if the two of them became the characters in the movie, and they were perfect for each other! I also enjoyed playing the role of the father!