Theatrical Animation Film "Knights of Sidonia: The Last Samurai" to be Released in 2021! A game adaptation project is also in the works!

The production of the new animated film "Knight of Sidonia: The Boy Who Cried" has been announced and its official website has been opened. In addition, visuals and PV were released, and comments from the staff arrived. It was also announced that a game application development project for smartphones has started.

Knights of Sidonia" is an anime work based on the science fiction manga by Tsutomu Nibei, who is known worldwide for his works such as "BLAME! It depicts a battle between the survivors of human beings traveling through space and Gauna, an interactive alien creature that destroys the solar system. The TV series was broadcast from April 2014, followed by a film version of 12 episodes reconstructed with new cuts and sound effects, and a second TV anime season, "Knights of Sidonia: The Battle for the Ninth Planet," was broadcast from April 2015. It was produced to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Polygon Pictures, and was the first Japanese animation to be distributed worldwide, winning numerous awards.

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It has been decided that the animated film "Knights of Sidonia", "Knights of Sidonia: The Last Samurai", will be released in 2021.

The film is being produced under the supervision of the original author Tsutomu Nibei himself, in addition to the reunion of the main animation staff.
The animated feature film "Knights of Sidonia: The Last Airbender" is scheduled to be released in 2021 and will include many new elements that differ from the comic book version.
The film is scheduled to be released in 2021, and the splendid staff members will be putting their efforts into the final battle for the survival of the human race in Cydonia.

Along with this information, a new visual and a special trailer have been released.
The insert song and theme song are sung by CAPSULE, a music unit consisting of Yasutaka Nakata and Toshiko Koshijima!
The main character, Nagate Tanikaze, an ace pilot of the humanoid combat weapon Morito, and Tsumugi Shira Ui, who was created from a human and Gauna, are in love with each other. The two are 15 meters apart in height and gently touch each other's hands.

The special PV, which was released for the first time, features the insert song "Utsusemi" by the music unit CAPSULE, composed of Yasutaka Nakata and Toshiko Koshijima, which further enhances the final battle of Cydonia to protect their loved ones and the survival of mankind.

The official website has also been renewed and opened today.
The latest information on the "Knights of Sidonia" project will be released one after another in the future.

To commemorate the decision to produce "Knights of Sidonia: The Last Battle of Mankind," a special program "Aya and Ayane's 'Nico Live'" will be broadcast on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 21:00 on Nico Nico Live featuring Aya Suzaki playing Tsumugi Shiraoi, Ayane Sakura playing Kunaimozuku Kunagami, and the directors. Photosynthesis," featuring Aya Aya and Ayane "Nico Nico Live" and the directors.

Furthermore, as a new challenge for "Knights of Sidonia," a game application development project for smartphones has been launched. The game will be distributed by WFS in 2021, the same time as the release of the movie version, and we can look forward to more news in the future.

Staff comments】※敬称略略略 Original text

Original story/ Supervisor: Tsutomu Nibei
Ladies and gentlemen, "Knights of Sidonia: The Last Knight of the Sea" has finally been announced. I am Tsutomu Nibei, the original author. Hello. Some people may think that readers of an original work may not be able to enjoy the film as much as those who have never seen it before, because they know the ending of the story. However, I am not so sure! In "Ayamugu Hoshi," a fact that was not revealed in the original story is revealed! At the time of the serialization, I decided to leave it to the reader's imagination, so I did not depict it in the manga. I decided to leave it to the reader's imagination, so I did not draw it in the manga at the time of serialization! There are many other elements added to the manga that are not in the original story! If you have read the original, this is a must-see! If you haven't read the original, you will want to read it after seeing the movie! I can't wait to see it myself!

General Director: Hiroyuki Seshimo
Cydonia is a special work for me.
I have vivid memories of the day I submitted the project, the day I met with Mr. Nibei and Director Shizuno for the first time, and all sorts of other memories. I feel as if I have been traveling in a seeding boat ever since. The Sidonia is finally coming to the end of its journey. I would be happy if I could share this final moment with the many fans who have supported Cydonia.

Director: Naohiro "Tady" Yoshihei
The Knights of Sidonia is the work that made me want to become an animation director,
I have no other work that I am more attached to. I built the story with the hope that not only the fans who have always supported the work, but also new viewers will discover the grandeur, individuality, and fun of this work. We present a condensed entertainment of the struggle for survival between mankind and Gauna, and the intense emotional drama that is woven into that struggle.

The game adaptation project has begun!

As a new challenge for "Knights of Sidonia," a game application development project for smartphones has been launched.
The game will be distributed by WFS in 2021, the same time as the release of the movie version. Please look forward to further news.

Official teaser site: #

The first season of "Knights of Sidonia" TV series will be rebroadcasted and distributed.
The first season of "Knights of Sidonia" TV series will be rebroadcast every Saturday, July 11 from 25:30 on TOKYO MX and BS11,
It will also be broadcast on Nico Nico Live from 24:30 on July 18 (Sat).
The live broadcast will be aired on Nico Nico Live from 24:30 on July 18 (Sat.).

Nico Nico Douga "Knights of Sidonia" TV series 1st season will be broadcasted on Nico Nico Douga.
Saturday, July 18, 2020, every Saturday at 24:30~.
Viewing URL: #

The special program "Aya and Ayane's 'Nico Nico' Photosynthesis" will be distributed on Nico Nico Live Broadcasting to commemorate the production decision of "Knights of Sidonia".
In commemoration of the production decision of "Knights of Sidonia: Itsukumugu Hoshi", Aya Suzaki acting Tsumugi Shiraoi, Ayane Sakura acting Kunatomozuku and the directors will appear in the special program "Aya and Ayane's 'Nico Nico' Photosynthesis" on Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 pm on Nico Nico Live Broadcast. Photosynthesis" featuring Aya and Ayane.

＜Commemorating the production decision of "Cydonia's Knight: The Last Airbender", "Aya and Ayane's 'Nico Live' Photosynthesis" program information.
Date and time: Saturday, July 11, 2020 Doors open: 20:30 Concert begins: 21:00
Cast: Aya Suzaki (Tsumugi Shiraoi), Ayane Sakura (Kunato Mozuku), Hiroyuki Seshimo (general director), Naohiro "Tady" Yoshihei (director)
Program URL: ##

Film Information
Theatrical Animation "Knights of Sidonia: The Last Airbender
＜Release information
Scheduled to be released in 2021

＜Story

Love with a height difference of 15 meters
The human race barely survived the destruction of the earth by an unknown life form, Gauna, and continued their journey on the giant spaceship "Sidonia".
The human race, which barely survived the destruction of the earth by the unknown life form Gauna, continued its journey on the giant spaceship "Sidonia", but Gauna appeared for the first time in a hundred years.

Humanity was once again threatened with annihilation, but the human beings and Gauna created the Tsumugi, a white-feathered insect, and the humanoid battle weapon, Eijin (Eijin).
However, thanks to the efforts of Tsumugi Shirohagoromo, an ace pilot of the humanoid combat weapon Eito (ruby: Morito), and Nagamichi Tanikaze, they were able to defeat Gauna for a time. They managed to win the battle.

Ten years have passed since then.
The people of Sidonia were enjoying a brief period of peace.
Tsumugi, too, is spending her days peacefully, thinking of Nagamichi, who is now a hero of Cydonia.
However, Captain Kobayashi knew. As long as Gauna is around, this peace will not last long.

He decides to fight a final battle for the survival of the human race.
In order to protect his loved ones, Cydonia's final battle has finally begun.

<Cast
Tanikaze Nagate: Ryota Osaka
Tsumugi Shirauibane: Aya Suzaki
Izana Shinatose: Aki Toyosaki
Yuhata Midorikawa: Hisako Kanemoto
Kunato Norio: Takahiro Sakurai
Kunato-Kaiun: Ayane Sakura
Honoka Sisters: Eri Kitamura
Captain Kobayashi: Sayaka Ohara
Ichiro Seii: Tomohiro Tsuboi
Ochiai: Takehito Koyasu
Hiyama Lalaa: Satomi Arai
Samari Ittan: Atsuko Tanaka
Sasaki: Takako Honda
Kouichi Tsuruchi: Kosuke Toriumi
Shinsuke Tamba: Osamu Saka
Numi Tahan: Rina Sato
Ketose Yure: Noto Mamiko

＜Staff
Original Story / Supervisor : Tsutomu Nibei
Knight of Sidonia" (published in Kodansha's "Afternoon")
General Director : Hiroyuki Seshimo
Director: Naohiro "Tady" Yoshihei
Screenplay : Sadayuki Murai / Tetsuya Yamada
Production Designer : Naoya Tanaka
Art Director : Mitsunori Katanori
CG Supervisor : Takuma Ishibashi / Masayuki Kamimoto
Animation Director : Reihito Nagazono
Art Director : Mitsuo Yoshino
Color Designer : Hironao Noji
Sound Director: Miwa Iwanami
Music: Shushi Katayama
Theme Song/Insert Song: CAPSULE
Lyrics/Composition: Yasutaka Nakata
Music Production: King Records
Animation Production: Polygon Pictures
Distributor: THE KLOCKWORX
Production: Toa Heavy Industries Gravity Festival Management Bureau

Original Story

Knight of Sidonia

After the destruction of the solar system by the powerful space creature Gauna, mankind barely survives while traveling through space in the giant spaceship "Sidonia". Tanikaze Nagate, a young boy who pilots the humanoid weapon "Morito," grows up through his battles with the Kiiko and his interactions with the people of Cydonia!
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The story takes place in "Apocimuz," a celestial body ruled by giant frozen ruins and automated machines.
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