Tomihiko Morimi's "New Frontier," "Penguin Highway," to be adapted into an anime film! Teaser Poster & Special Report Video Unleashed!

Author Tomihiko Morimi's novel "Penguin Highway" will be made into an animated film.

Tomihiko Morimi is one of the hottest writers in Japan and has won numerous literary awards for his works, including "The Night is Short and the Walking Girl. His novel "Penguin Highway," which has been called his newest and greatest work, will be made into an animated film.

Penguin Highway" is a fresh depiction of a summer of slightly mysterious experiences for "Aoyama-kun," a slightly impudent fourth grader who looks straight ahead to the future, and his sister. The film is directed by Tomihiko Morimi, the director of the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival.

The film is directed by the up-and-coming 29-year-old director Ishida Yuyasu, winner of the Excellence Award in the Animation Division of the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival. This work marks the long-awaited feature-length debut of this creator who is the focus of much attention in the industry. The film was produced by "Studio Colorido," which has received rave reviews for its delicate and warm expression despite its full-digital animation, and has received endless offers for collaboration.

In addition, the role of the main character "Aoyama-kun" will be voiced by KITAKANA, a young actress who is currently the talk of the town for her appearance in "Viprayers: If a famous supporting actor lived on a desert island in a TV morning drama, he would play the role of Aoyama-kun. She won the lead role in an audition, and this will be her first attempt at voice acting. It will be interesting to see how she will play a role that is different from her own gender.
Yu Aoi, a talented actress with a unique presence, will play the role of the "big sister" who has both a mischievous and cheerful side and a mysterious atmosphere.

Along with the decision to make an animated film, a teaser poster and a special trailer for the film have been released.

The film brings together a new generation of talent and one of Japan's most talented cast and crew to vividly depict "that unforgettable summer" in a slightly mysterious and unforgettable summer story.

Film Information
Animated film "Penguin Highway

＜STORY
Aoyama, a boy in the fourth grade of elementary school, learns about the world one day at a time and records what he learns in a notebook. He is smart and studies hard every day, so he has no idea how great he will be when he grows up. Aoyama gets along well with his "big sister" at the dentist's office where he goes to see her. She takes care of Aoyama, who is mature and smart, even if he is a little cocky. One day, penguins appear in the suburban town where Aoyama lives. Where did they come from and where did they go? Aoyama begins his research to solve the mystery of the penguins. Then, Aoyama witnesses a Coke can transformed into a penguin when his "sister" throws it. Aoyama is stunned, but his smiling sister says to him, "Solve this mystery. Try to solve this riddle. Can you do it? What is the relationship between the sister and the penguin? And can you solve this riddle? This is a slightly mysterious and unforgettable story of that summer.

<Starring
Kana Kita
Yu Aoi

<Staff> "Penguin Highway" by Tomihiko Morimi, published by Kadokawa Bunko
Based on the book "Penguin Highway" by Tomihiko Morimi (Kadokawa Bunko)
Director：Yukou Ishida
Character Design : Yojiro Arai
Screenplay : Makoto Ueda(Europe Planning)
Music: Kaitaro Abe
Production: Studio Colorido

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