Teaser visual
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The latest work by Hiromu Arakawa, a manga artist known for works such as “Fullmetal Alchemist,” is set to be made into a TV anime, and the teaser visual, teaser trailer, and main staff have been announced. In addition, Arakawa has commented on the anime’s release.
The original manga “Yomi no Tsugai,” currently being serialized in “Monthly Shonen Gangan” (Square Enix), is a “phantom fantasy” that centers around a twin brother and sister who were born as “children of night and day.” Yuru, a boy who lives in a small village deep in the mountains, lives a quiet life in the great outdoors, but his twin sister Asa has somehow fulfilled her “duty” in a cell deep in the village, and is in a state of being imprisoned.
The main staff includes director Ando Masahiro (Stranger: Mukou Hadan, Zetsuen no Tempest), character designer Arai Nobuhiro (Bungo Stray Dogs), series composition by Takagi Noboru (Durarara!!, Golden Kamuy), and music by Suehiro Kenichiro (Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, Golden Kamuy). Animation will be handled by Bones Film (the new name of Bones’ production division), which has worked on the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series.
The teaser visual shows the protagonist Yuru standing on a barren land with the tagline “Resist your fate.” The teaser video shows numerous “Tsugai” moving about, offering a glimpse into the unique world of the work.
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A New Dark Fantasy from the Creator of Fullmetal Alchemist
The announcement of Yomi no Tsugai’s anime adaptation marks another exciting collaboration between manga legend Hiromu Arakawa and animation powerhouse Bones. Known for their previous success with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, this pairing promises high-quality storytelling and visuals.
What makes Yomi no Tsugai stand out is its unique mix of Japanese folklore, supernatural elements, and philosophical undertones about life and death. The teaser visual hints at a darker, more mature tone, suggesting that this will not be a typical shonen adaptation but rather a complex narrative aimed at a broader audience.
If Bones maintains their signature animation quality and Arakawa’s plot retains its depth, this could be one of the most significant anime of the year.
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