The upcoming animated feature A New Dawn, a French-Japanese co-production, has officially been delayed to 2026. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, a veteran artist whose past work includes major titles such as Your Name, The Garden of Words, In This Corner of the World, and Pompo the Cinephile.
A New Dawn was selected for the 2024 Annecy Animation Showcase at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The festival describes the story as a drama about three young people who face harsh weather, disasters, and environmental challenges as they struggle to define their identities. At the center of the story is Keitaro Obinata, who has spent six years in an abandoned fireworks factory chasing the memory of his vanished father. The factory is now set for government confiscation.
Shinomiya is known for his work on short-form projects like Tokino Kousa and the music video “Boukentai Heroes of the Old Forest” by Chiaki Mayumura. A New Dawn brings together a seasoned creative team and experienced voice cast.
Key Staff:
- Director, Scriptwriter, Creator: Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
- Character Design: Utsushita (Minakata Laboratory, Tengoku Daimakyo)
- Animation Director: Shohei Hamaguchi
- Background Art: Akiko Majima (Your Name)
- Music: Shuta Hasunuma
- Animation Production: Asmik Ace, Studio Outrigger, Miyu Productions
- Production: A NEW DAWN Film Partners
- Distributor: Asmik Ace
Main Cast:
- Riku Hagiwara as Keitaro Obinata
- Kotone Furukawa as Kaoru
- Miyu Irino as Sentaro Obinata
- Takashi Okabe as Eitaro Obinata
Despite the delay, anticipation remains high for Shinomiya’s debut film, which blends personal storytelling with visually rich animation.
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