Watch the Exciting New Trailer for Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film
Exciting new film releases in Japan on Nov 21 and in the U.S. on Dec 12. Don't miss this must-see movie event—stay tuned for updates!
Exciting New Anime Film 'Scarlet' Announced by Mamoru Hosoda
Release Dates:
- Japan: November 21, 2024
- U.S.: December 12, 2024
Trailer Release: TOHO began streaming the official trailer for Scarlet on Friday, coinciding with the anniversary of Hosoda's 2009 film Summer Wars. You can watch the trailer below:
Image via Scarlet film's website
About the Film: Directed and written by Mamoru Hosoda, Scarlet is a bold new project that promises a fresh visual style, diverging from traditional 2D animation and Hollywood-style CGI. Hosoda describes the film as having a different feel from his previous works, blending action and romance, and inspired by a 'global classic'.
The story follows Scarlet, a fierce princess who travels across space and time to seek revenge for her father’s murder. After her initial attempt fails, she finds herself in The Land of the Dead, a chaotic realm where those who fail to achieve their revenge become 'nothing' and vanish. The film explores her relentless journey of vengeance.
Main Cast:
- Mana Ashida as Scarlet
- Masaki Okada as Hijiri, a nurse from modern Japan
Supporting Characters:
- Yutaka Matsushige as Cornelius, an aide of Claudius
- Kōtarō Yoshida as Voltemand, a knight leader
- Kōji Yakusho as Claudius, whose conspiracy sets Scarlet on her path
- Masachika Ichimura as Scarlet’s father, Amulet
- Yuki Saitō as Gertrude, Scarlet’s mother
- Shōta Sometani as Guildenstern
- Munetaka Aoki as Rosencrantz
- Kazuhiro Yamaji as Polonius
- Tokio Emoto as Laertes
- Kayoko Shiraishi as a mysterious old woman
- Noa Shiroyama as a girl Scarlet encounters in the Land of the Dead
Many characters share names from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, adding a layer of literary depth.
Creative Vision: Hosoda emphasizes that the film will feature a completely new visual style and aims to stand apart from his previous works. He also hints at a story that combines action and romance, rooted in a classic story with a modern twist.
Distribution & Premiere:
- The film will premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (August 27 - September 6, 2025).
- It will also be showcased as a Special Presentation at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival.
- TOHO will handle distribution in Japan, while Sony Pictures will release it internationally, with Sony also investing in the project.
Background: Hosoda’s films have traditionally opened in summer, but Scarlet will debut in winter, marking a new seasonal approach for his releases.
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Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated anime adventure!