On Thursday, Gkids announced that it has acquired the various territories rights to “The Colors Within” (Japanese title: Kiminoiro), directed by Naoko Yamada (“A Silent Voice”) with production from studio Science SARU (“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”).
The film will have its world premiere in competition at June’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival. This winter, Gkids and Anime Ltd. will release the film theatrically in its original Japanese language as well as a new English-dubbed version, and Gkids will qualify the film for 2024-25 awards consideration. The picture will be domestically released in Japan on Aug. 30.
“The Colors Within” follows Totsuko, a high school student who can see other people’s “colors”: colors of bliss, excitement, serenity and the color she treasures most as her favorite. Her classmate Kimi radiates the most beautiful color of all. Despite not being musically inclined herself, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a taciturn music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a distant part of town. As they practice at an old church on an isolated island, music brings them together; friendships are formed and affections stirred. What are their true “colors”?
Also attached to plan and produce is producer Genki Kawamura’s Story inc. (“Your Name,” “Weathering With You,” “Suzume”). Reiko Yoshida (“Ride Your Wave”) wrote the script, and Kensuke Ushio (Chainsaw Man”), a longtime Science SARU collaborator composed the score. Takashi Kojima joined the production as character designer/animation director having most recently worked with Yamada on “The Heike Story.”
“We have long admired Naoko Yamada and her ability to create dazzling emotional stories out of the everyday concerns of teenagers,” said Gkids president David Jesteadt. “’The Colors Within’ is her most beautiful film yet, and we are proud to partner with our friends at Anime Ltd. on another soon to be classic from Science SARU and Story inc, who are responsible for some of the best anime productions of this new century.”
“The partnership and coordination on the international release of ‘The Colors Within’ signals a new approach to film promotion: working together on a singular global vision whilst utilizing our respective local experience to maximize the impact of the film. Working in unison like this allows all of us to provide the best possible support for talented directorial voices,” said Anime Ltd CEO Andrew Partridge. ”On a personal level, I’ve worked closely with promoting Naoko Yamada’s films before I even founded Anime Ltd – starting with her debut feature film as a part of Scotland Loves Anime. So it’s a real pleasure to be bringing her latest work to as wide an audience as possible in Europe.”
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