(Last updated on: September 17, 2023)
Sunao Katabuchi unveiled the pilot for his upcoming anime series, “The Mourning Children: Nagiko and the Girls Wear Tsurubami Black (Tsurubami-Iro no Nagiko-tachi),” at the International Manga and Anime Fair Kyoto last weekend.
Yūji Kaneko, best known for “Ranking the Kings,” “Little Witch AcadeKaren,” and “Kill la Kill,” has now assumed the role of art director, replacing Toshiharu Mizutani, who previously served as art director. was credited in previous previews of the film.
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Katabuchi’s journey with this project began in 2017 and its story takes place in 10th century Kyoto, coinciding with the period in which the literary masterpiece “The Pillow Book” was composed by the historical figure Sei Shōnagon.
In the film’s preview, it was hinted that the plot would revolve around an epidemic, with Sei Shōnagon as a prominent character, along with others named Koretada, Tokinaka, Chikatada and Takaie.
Katabuchi holds credit for the original concept and is also the film’s scriptwriter and director. Chie Uratani, known for his work on “Hijikata Toshizo: Hiro no Kiseki,” “Princess Arete” and “Ushiro no Shōmen Daare,” serves as assistant director (called co-director in experimental films). , while Masashi Ando, praised for “The Deer King” and “Princess Mononoke,” serves as animation director.
Akira Senju, celebrated for his work on “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” and “Mobile Suit Victory,” is responsible for composing the film’s music.
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Anime studio Contrail, founded by Katabuchi in September 2019, is responsible for production. Contrail’s representative director, Manabu Ohtsuka from MAPPA, and Katabuchi, a board member, are running the company, headquartered in Tokyo’s Suginami ward.
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Katabuchi boasts an impressive directorial portfolio, including titles such as “Black Lagoon,” “Black Lagoon: Roberta’s Blood Trail,” “Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage,” “Mai Mai Miracle,” “Princess Arete,” and “Meiken Lassie.” He is also the creator behind the critically acclaimed “In This Corners of the World,” released in November 2016, along with an extended version titled “In This Corners (and Other Corners) of the World” debuted in Japan in December 2019.
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Source | Stage presentation at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair
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