The first trailer for the feature-length anime Scarlet (also known by its Japanese title Hateshi naki Scarlet) has been released online. The trailer reveals that the film will debut in Japanese cinemas on November 21st.
Scarlet is the latest project by Studio Chizu and its co-founder Mamoru Hosoda, famed for works like "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", "The Monster's Apprentice", and "Mirai from the Future". Scarlet is the official English title of the film.
The upcoming fantasy feature tells the tale of Scarlet, a valiant princess who traverses space and time to avenge her father's murder. After her initial attempt at revenge fails, she finds herself in the madness-filled "Land of the Dead". Here, a person who fails to exact revenge on their enemy becomes a "non-entity" and vanishes. The narrative follows Scarlet's quest for retribution. Along her journey, she encounters Hidziri, a male nurse from modern-day Japan.
The anime appears to be heavily influenced by William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet". Many characters share the same names as those in the play, further cementing the connection.
Hosoda serves as both the director and the screenwriter for the film. According to the creator, the project will feature elements of action and romance, marking a departure from his previous works. The filmmakers aim to pioneer a completely new form of animation, steering away from traditional 2D animation or Hollywood-style CG graphics. As you anticipate the release of this exciting film, why not immerse yourself in the fantasy realm with some themed merchandise such as fantasy mouse pads?
Hosoda's previous anime, "Beauty and the Dragon", premiered in Japanese theaters in July 2021. It grossed 6.6 billion yen, making it Hosoda's highest-grossing film at the domestic box office.
