Production I.G's completely new original anime "The Pirate Princess" will air in October 2021! Directed by Kazuto Nakazawa and music by Yuki Kajiura!

It was announced that "The Pirate Princess," a completely new original animation with a unique worldview, will be broadcast from October 2021.

The music will be composed by Yuki Kajiura, who has created the theme song "Flame" for "Demon Slayer: Infinity Train Arc" in 2020, which won the Japan Record Award. who also wrote the theme song "Flame" for "Demon Slayer" Infinity Train Arc in 2020. Music production will be handled by FlyingDog and animation production by Production I.G.
Comments from director Kazuto Nakazawa and Yuki Kajiura have also been received.

The film depicts the journey and growth of the heroine Fena, who is at the mercy of her own destiny.

Fena Hauptmann, who was on a sailing trip with her father, is attacked by pirates, and she is the only one who survives, drifting alone in a small boat.
Fenna is found adrift on Shangri-La, an island of prostitutes and male whores that is tacitly recognized by the state.
Ten years later, Fena has grown up beautiful and is about to get her first "job.
However, she cannot accept it and decides to "escape from the island," which she has imagined many times.

The first key visual released this time depicts Fena Hauptmann, the heroine of the film, standing against the seaside.
The first PV also features music by Yuki Kajiura and beautiful animation, giving the trailer a fast-paced feel.

In addition, visuals and cast information for the characters in the film have been released.
The cast comments on their impressions of the original animation, their impressions of the characters, and their enthusiasm in performing the characters have also arrived, and will be introduced below.

Main Staff Information

The film will be directed by Kazuto Nakazawa, who made a splash with "B: The Beginning," and written by Asako Kuboyama, who has composed the music for "Tsubasa Chronicle," "Sword Art Online," and many other works, as well as the theme music for "Demon Slayer: Infinity Train Arc" in 2020. In 2020, Yuki Kajiura will be in charge of the theme song "Flame," which won the Japan Record Award. The music is produced by FlyingDog and the animation is produced by Production I.G.

◆Staff
Original Story：Kazuto Nakazawa×Production I.G
Director：Kazuto Nakazawa
Screenplay : Asako Kuboyama
Music : Yuki Kajiura
Music Creation:FlyingDog
Production: Production I.G

Director:Kazuto Nakazawa Comment
I often hear the words "new and old" used as synonyms for "good and bad.
I have always been uncomfortable with this term, and have always thought that something old but good is no less than something new and good. I have always felt this way.
The Pirate Princess is an experiment in combining old and good things in terms of storytelling and production methods.
Inspired by the great cartoon classics I saw as a child, I made it as humanly possible as I could.
I feel nostalgic even though I am seeing it for the first time. I would be happy if you could feel such feelings and nostalgia.

■Music: Yuki Kajiura Comment

I am truly honored to have been allowed to compose the music for "The Pirate Princess," a romantic tale of treasure hunting at sea!
I was thrilled and delighted to compose the music for this adventurous journey on the sea.
The characters are not always straightforward, and the beauty of the scenery changes as they travel!
I can't wait to see the finished film until the end of the adventure.
We hope that the music is appropriate for the film and that everyone who watches it will also enjoy the sounds that color the world!

Introduction

Production I.G's new adventure tale is based on the 18th century, princesses, samurai, and pirates!
A completely new original animation with a unique worldview.

In this film, Kazuto Nakazawa, who created a sensation with his directorial debut "B: The Beginning," depicts the journey and growth of the heroine, Fena, who is at the mercy of her own destiny.

Music will be provided by Yuki Kajiura, who has composed the theme music for "Tsubasa Chronicle," "Sword Art Online," and many other works, and also created the Japan Record Award-winning theme song "Flame" for "Demon Slayer: Infinity Train Arc" in 2020.

The purpose of the boat trip 10 years ago, the mystery of the "stone" entrusted to her, and the "Eden" she should aim for...

Will the pirate princess find treasure or despair? Or despair?

The Story

This is a story that begins with the memory of a girl.

In the 18th century, in the Atlantic Ocean.

Fenna Hauptmann was on a sailing trip with her father when she was attacked by pirates.
Fenna is found adrift on Shangri-La, an island of prostitutes and male whores that the state tacitly approves of.

Ten years later...
Fena has grown up beautifully, with snowy skin and silvery hair, and her first "job" is just around the corner.
However, she cannot accept it and decides to escape from the island she has imagined many times.

Fena is in desperate straits when she is saved by a young man named Sesshomaru, who wears bright red armor and a deer-horn helmet.
Sesshomaru is the boy who promised to "find" Fena.
Their "reunion" awakens the word "Eden" that had been dormant in Fena's mind.

The ship is engulfed in flames and sinking.
The boy promised, "I will find her! the boy promised.
And the words that his beloved father cried out...

"Go to Eden!"

Fena, in order to know the true meaning of those words,
Fena sets out on a voyage with Sesshomaru and his friends to solve the mystery of <Eden> in order to find out its true meaning.

First Key Visual and First PV Released!

The first key visual depicts the heroine of the game, Fena Hauptmann, standing by the sea.
The first PV also features music by Yuki Kajiura and beautiful animation, giving the trailer a fast-paced feel.

The 1st PV

Character Visuals and Cast Information

The visuals and cast information of the characters in the film have been released.
The cast comments on their impressions of this original animation, their impressions of the characters, and their enthusiasm in performing the characters have also arrived.

◆Cast
Fena Hauptmann: Masami Seto.
Sesshomaru: Yoshiaki Suzuki
Shidan: Takahiro Sakurai
Hanashi: Yuuki Aoi
Enju: Hajime Sato
Kaede: Ryota Osaka
Tsubaki: Jun Osuga
Shinkaba: Shintaro Tanaka
Salman: Manabu Muraji
Otto: Hiroaki Hirata

Character introductions and cast comments
*Honorifics omitted in the original text.

■Fena Hauptmann (CV: Asami Seto)

Due to a certain incident 10 years ago, she was cast adrift on an island of prostitutes and male whores and raised there. She is called "White Marginal" for her snowy skin and silvery hair. She is a positive and cheerful girl.

<Cast Comments

Impression of the film
The word "pirate" and setting off on a journey to a place based on memories... I had a gut feeling that this was going to be interesting. At first, I was very attracted to the existence of Fena. I wondered what this revolutionary woman could possibly do. And then there are the people around her who seem to be somewhat powerful. And the people around her who seemed to be very powerful, and who seemed to have some kind of plan. I was intrigued. As the story progressed with her at the center, there were scenes of fierce battles, serious confrontations with the unknown, and pure romance, and I thought that the charm of each character was fully demonstrated. The background art was so delicately drawn that you could almost smell the ocean, the Western-style cityscape, and Japanese-inspired landscapes, which are the main setting of the work. I thought that it was this kind of attention to detail that drew me into the story.

─ What is your impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role?
She looks transparent and her beauty gave me an atmosphere that was something different from the people around her.
She has white skin and thin arms, and at first glance she seems fragile, but she has a tomboyish personality, and whatever she thinks comes out of her mouth and doesn't stop. She had a seriousness, guts, and a strong sense of compassion for her friends, which made her somewhat difficult to leave alone. And she was shy. Her ever-changing facial expressions were adorable. When playing Fena, I tried not to be distracted by the story, but to react freshly to each new event that came my way.

Yukimaru (CV: Yoshiaki Suzuki)

A young man of the Sanada family, who has protected the Hauptmann family for generations. He saved Fena during an incident 10 years ago. He is the most determined to protect Fena, but he does not speak much and is not very sociable.

<Cast Comments

Impression of the film
We recorded the original work as a prescreening, so the dialogue between Fena, the seven samurai, and the other characters is one of the most important parts of the film. I was also filled with elation at the beautiful scenery, the interweaving of Japanese and Western worlds, and the beginning of the journey and the deepening mystery. It is a work that makes you think about the roles and responsibilities given to each life.

─ Your impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role
At first glance, Sesshomaru Sanada seems very cool and unflappable, but inside he is pure, with passionate feelings directed only at Fena, and has an innocent side to him. He is a person who has no fear of dying because protecting Fena is the most important thing.
I hope to play such a Sesshomaru with my own inner flame burning.

Shitan (CV: Takahiro Sakurai)

One of the elite troops of the Sanada family. He uses a bow in battle. At first glance, he appears aloof, but his feelings for his comrades are strong. He is a handsome man who is popular with the ladies because of his handsome face.

<Cast Comments

─ ─ Impression of this film
It was very interesting. It is a large scale film with a cinematic feel.
I would like the audience to pay attention to the intricate drama.

─ ─ Your impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role
The character looks sexy with his big brotherly eyes and mannerisms.
I hope to portray him in a way that is both human and appealing.

Karin (CV: Yuuki Aoi)

One of the elite troops of the Sanada family. She uses a long gun in battle. She grew up in a family of blacksmiths, and when she starts talking about her passion for machines, she gets very passionate. She is a winsome and active girl.

<Cast Comments

─ ─ Impression of this work
I am impressed by how a royal story becomes like this when it evolves to the cutting edge! I am very impressed.
I loved it because it had the promise of being enjoyable for everyone, but also included new areas of interest!

─ What is your impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role?
Hanashi is basically a fun-loving character, but when she gets it right, she gets it right, and she is a very cool girl.
She has a good tempo in her arguments with her friends, pokes fun at Fena, and makes the audience feel at ease with her various facial expressions.
But his craftsmanship is super cool. He is also very cool and flexible in battle.
I enjoyed playing the role, focusing on the tempo!

Enju (CV: Hajime Sato)

One of the elite troops of the Sanada family. He uses a spear and side arms in battle. He is the elder of twins. He has a friendly personality and a mischievous side, but he thinks he is more solid than Kaede.

<Cast Comments

─ Impression of this work
I thought this work was exactly what the phrase "a blend of Japanese and Western styles" should be used to describe.
I wanted to see such a world view...! I wanted to share the entire world with the audience.

─ What is your impression of the character you are playing and your enthusiasm for the role?
Since Kei is a twin of Kaede, I was very careful to make sure that the conversation between Kei and Osaka-san, who plays Kaede, was always in sync with each other. I also made sure to always look around and do my best, as opposed to my daily behavior.

Kaede (CV: Ryota Osaka)

Kaede is one of the Sanada family's elite troops. He uses a spear and side arms in battle. He is the younger of twins. He has a friendly personality and a mischievous side, but he thinks he is more manly than Kei.

<Cast Comments

─ ─ Impression of this work
I thought it was going to be very serious when I heard the title, but surprisingly, there are a lot of comedic elements, and it develops in an atmosphere like the main character and his funny friends. It is a work with an atmosphere I have not seen before, so I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.

─ What is your impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role?
I play one half of the twins, and my partner is Motoi Sato, so we are very fresh, and it was difficult to match our tensions, but I think we make a good combination. He is the mood maker of the team, so I enjoyed playing him.

Tsubaki (CV: Jun Osuga)

Tsubaki is one of the Sanada family's elite troops. He uses a short ninja sword in battle. He is the oldest and is in charge of the kitchen, serving food to everyone. He is a man of common sense who takes on all the blabbermouths of his friends by himself. His stomach always hurts.

<Cast Comments

─ ─ Impression of this work
I am not sure if it is appropriate to use this word in this day and age, but I thought it was a "dense" work.
I tried not to lose to the power of the screenplay and the power of the pictures and the amount of information packed into each cut.

─ What is your impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role?
The oldest of the samurai who accompany Fena.
He is in a position to lead the unique members of the group, but I get the impression that he is pushed around a lot.
He yells at them and takes care of them. He is like a "mama".
I wonder if we will be able to see his "samurai" side...?

Makaba (CV: Shintaro Tanaka)

One of the Sanada family's elite troops. In battle, he excels at close combat with his knuckle duster. He is the biggest and strongest among his comrades. He is a gentle boy with a kind heart.

<Cast Comments

Impression of this film
Every episode is so beautifully filmed that you are drawn into the world of the film. The story is full of mysteries, laughter, and battles, so I had a lot of fun during the recording sessions!
I really looked forward to every recording session, and we all laughed a lot while recording. I really looked forward to every recording session, and we all laughed a lot while recording. The beauty of the visuals combined with the acting and the acting was so great that even as an anime otaku, I can't wait to see the movie! I can't wait to see it!
The story is of course interesting, but I personally want you to pay attention to the fast-paced daily conversation scenes between the samurai.
It's very interesting.

─ What is your impression of the character you play and how do you feel about the role?
Makaba, the character I play, is a big guy who is usually quiet and watches over the Samurai from behind, but when the time comes, he takes the initiative to help his friends and is a man of kindness. I also have similarities between a big man and a big eater, so I wanted to be a person of kindness and strength like Shinkaba. When I play the role, I don't speak as much as the other samurai, so I have to put my heart into each line and be present in the scene. I am alive. I am laughing with everyone. I was conscious of the fact that I was fighting. So, there are not many scenes in the story where I talk a lot and clash with everyone, but I hope you will pay attention to Shinkaba who pops up in conversation, Shinkaba who is doing something in the background, and cool Shinkaba who is powerful and fights.

Everyone~ best regards~ (Shinkaba)

■Salman (CV: Manabu Muraji)

One of the knights who served the Hauptmann family and knew Fena as a child. In his younger days, he was a spear master who was feared as "Saruman the Marauder. Now he is missing a tooth and cannot say "sa" properly.

<Cast Comments

─ ─ Impression of this work
This is an exciting work with a Japanese spirit and Western sensibility! Each character stands out, and the humidity is conveyed through the beautiful paintings.

─ ─ Impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role
I have never played a role like this before, both in terms of character and age, but I borrowed from Hirata-san's chest and let myself "go all out" as much as I wanted. I am looking forward to the finished product!

Otto (CV: Hiroaki Hirata)

Otto is one of the knights who served the Hauptmann family and knew Fena as a child. In his younger days, he was called "Otto the Blitzkrieg" and was known for his lightning-fast swordsmanship. Now he has a large belly and cannot move quickly.

<Cast Comments

─ ─ Impression of this film
I was asked directly by the director to play this role, so I don't remember much about how I felt about the world of the story as a whole, probably because I was so absorbed in my performance.
It was a completely prescreened recording, and I was impressed by how beautiful the video for the recording was.

─ What is your impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role?
This is a new challenge for me.
I was scared to play the role, but my partner, Salman, is played by Manabu Muraji, who is the same age as me, and I entrusted everything to him and jumped into the role of Otto.

I left it all up to him and jumped into the role of Otto.
Original Animation "The Pirate Princess

The princess doesn't know yet. The princess doesn't know her strange fate yet.

＜Broadcast information:
Broadcasting will begin in October 2021!

<Introduction
Production I.G's new adventure story is based on the 18th century, princesses, samurai, and pirates!
A completely new original animation with a unique worldview.

In this film, Kazuto Nakazawa, who drew much attention for his directorial debut "B: The Beginning," depicts the journey and growth of the heroine Fena, who is at the mercy of her own destiny.

Music will be provided by Yuki Kajiura, who has composed the theme music for "Tsubasa Chronicle," "Sword Art Online," and many other works, and also created the Japan Record Award-winning theme song "Flame" for "Demon Slayer: Infinity Train Arc" in 2020.

The purpose of the boat trip 10 years ago,
The mystery of the "stone" entrusted to him,
What is the "Eden" that she should aim for?

Will the pirate princess find treasure? Or despair?

<Story> This is a story that begins with the memory of a girl.
This is a story that begins with the memory of a girl.

In the 18th century, in the Atlantic Ocean.

Fenna Hauptmann was on a sailing trip with her father when she was attacked by pirates,
She was the only one to survive, drifting alone in a small boat.
Fenna is found adrift on Shangri-La, an island of prostitutes and male whores that is tacitly recognized by the state.

Ten years later...
Fena has grown up to be beautiful, with skin like snow and hair shining silver,
Fena has grown up beautifully, with skin like snow and hair shining silver and white, and her first "job" is just around the corner.
But she could not accept it,
She decides to escape from the island she has imagined so many times.

Fena is in desperate need of escape from the oncoming pursuers,
Fena is saved by a young man named Sesshomaru, who wears bright red armor and a deer-horn helmet.
Sesshomaru is the boy who promised to "find" Fena.
Their "reunion" awakens the word "Eden" that had been dormant in Fena's mind.

The ship is engulfed in flames and sinking.
The boy promised, "I will find her! the boy promised.
And the words that his beloved father cried out...

"Head for Eden!"

Fena, in order to know the true meaning of those words,
Fena sets out on a voyage with Sesshomaru and others to solve the mystery of <Eden>.

＜Staff
Original Story：Kazuto Nakazawa×Production I.G
Director：Kazuto Nakazawa
Screenplay : Asako Kuboyama
Music : Yuki Kajiura
Music Creation:FlyingDog
Production: Production I.G

＜Cast
Fena Hauptmann: Masami Seto.
Yukimaru: Izuta Suzuki
Shidan: Takahiro Sakurai
Hanashi: Yuuki Aoi
Enju: Hajime Sato
Kaede: Ryota Osaka
Tsubaki: Jun Osuga
Shinkaba: Shintaro Tanaka
Salman: Manabu Muraji
Otto: Hiroaki Hirata

(C)Kazuto Nakazawa / Production I.G