Shinji Ishii's 'Toritsukare Otoko' Novel Becomes Musical Anime Film This Fall
Discover how Wataru Takahashi, the talented director behind Crayon Shin-chan films, brings his expertise to the latest Shin-Ei Animation project.
Musical Anime Film Adaptation of Toritsukare Otoko Announced for Fall Release
Director Wataru Takahashi—best known for his work on the Crayon Shin-chan film series—will helm a new musical anime movie by Shinei Animation, bringing Shinji Ishii's novel Toritsukare Otoko (Obsessed Man) to the big screen.
Project Announcement & Details
Bandai Namco Filmworks and Shinei Animation revealed this week that production is underway for the film, which is scheduled to premiere in Japan this fall. To mark the announcement, Bandai Namco Filmworks released a teaser trailer online.
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Creative Team
- Director: Wataru Takahashi (Crayon Shin-chan films 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021)
- Studio: Shinei Animation
- Screenplay: Naoyuki Miura (Fujoshi, Ukkari Gay ni Kokuru.)
- Character Design: Masatsugu Arakawa (Windy Tales, Medabots Spirit)
- Distributor: Bandai Namco Filmworks
About the Story
Originally published in 2001, Shinji Ishii's novel follows Giuseppe, a man known in town as the “Obsessed Man” because he fixates on different things for short periods—losing sight of everything else.
His life changes when he encounters Pechka, a balloon seller, and instantly falls in love. But Pechka's deep sadness keeps her distant. With the help of his mouse friend Cielo, Giuseppe draws on his past obsessions to try to bring happiness to Pechka.
Sources:
Official Toritsukare Otoko movie website
Comic Natalie article
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