Cosmic Princess Kaguya! hits Netflix in January
Original anime film Cosmic Princess Kaguya! will arrive early next year on Netflix.
Revealed today, the film will land on the popular streaming service on January 22. This film is the directing debut for Shingo Yamashita, who is best known for creating opening sequences for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, Chainsaw Man, and Urusei Yatsura. The film’s animation is done by Studio Colorido (Penguin Highway, A Whisker Away) in collaboration with Yamashita's Studio Chromato. The film’s soundtrack will include Vocaloid producers ryo (supercell), kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot.
Yamashita said this about the film:
"This is my first full-length original animated film. I poured into it everything I've learned about visual expression, my love for unique characters, and my deep affection for the internet culture that's continued since the 1990s. It's a bright, fun film - so please sit back, relax, and enjoy it!"
A synopsis for Cosmic Princess Kaguya! reads:
Inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the film reimagines Japan's oldest folktale with a modern touch by integrating music, fantasy, and contemporary animation. Set in the virtual realm of Tsukuyomi, the story unfolds as a live performance marrying original music with Yamashita's signature style of polished visuals, emotive pacing, and dynamic 3D camerawork to boldly transform this classic tale for a new generation. The voice cast includes Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya, Anna Nagase as Iroha, and Saori Hayami as Yachiyo.
A trailer for the film can be seen here.
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