Amusing New Official US Trailer for 'Ghost Cat Anzu' Animated Comedy by Alex BillingtonOctober 23, 2024Source: YouTube Trailer "I've got a favor
Amusing New Official US Trailer for ‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ Animated Comedy
by Alex BillingtonOctober 23, 2024Source: YouTube
Trailer
"I’ve got a favor to ask. I want to see my Mom." 🐈 GKids has unveiled their main official US trailer for the Japanese animated film Ghost Cat Anzu, ready to play on the big screen starting this November.
Synopsis
GKids has co-directed by the great Nobuhiro Yamashita, who often makes live-action films. This film is a rotoscoped 2D anime movie that’s based on the manga by Takashi Imashiro. The story follows Karin, a precocious tween, who is abandoned by her father in rural Japan. Living in a temple with her grandfather, she meets Anzu, a giant "ghost cat" and notorious "layabout" tasked with looking after her. Distrustful of her new guardian and his informality, she also befriends the eccentric local forest spirits. Mirai Moriyama plays the titular Anzu, and Noa Gotō voices Karin. Both played their characters live-action that became the reference for the animators, with both their dialogue and their movements being turned into animation (seen here). I’m glad they’re giving this a proper theatrical release in the US! It’s a smart, amusing, unique little film that is absolutely worth a watch.
Trailer and Poster
Here’s the official US trailer (+ Japanese poster) for Kuno & Yamashita’s Ghost Cat Anzu, from YouTube:
Release Information
GKids debuts Ghost Cat Anzu in select US theaters on November 15th, 2024.
Other Versions
You can view the festival teaser for Kuno & Yamashita’s Ghost Cat Anzu right here and the US teaser here.
Crew
- Co-directors: Yôko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Screenplay: Shinji Imaoka
- Produced by: Shin-ei Animation (Japan) and Miyu Productions (France)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Ghost Cat Anzu about?
A: The film is a rotoscoped 2D anime movie that follows Karin, a precocious tween, who is abandoned by her father in rural Japan and meets a giant "ghost cat" named Anzu.
Q: Who directed Ghost Cat Anzu?
A: The film was co-directed by Yôko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita.
Q: When is Ghost Cat Anzu coming to the US?
A: Ghost Cat Anzu debuts in select US theaters on November 15th, 2024.
Q: Who provides the voice of Karin?
A: Noa Gotō voices Karin.
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