Written by Ross Locksley on 14 Jun 2024
Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary has received its first trailer ahead of its Netflix premiere date of July 5th. The studio, founded by ex Studio Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura and home to many staff who cut their teeth in Miyazaki's creative home, has made a name for itself with the critically accliamed Mary and the Witch's Flower.
Synopsis:
Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger. Their fantastical adventures launched from her attic, lead them to discover a magical world of creatures and places never before seen until a sinister force threatens to destroy their imaginary world and the friendship within it. Directed by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Momose (Spirited Away), The Imaginary is an unforgettable adventure of love, loss, and the healing power of imagination.
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Ross founded the UK Anime Network waaay back in 1995 and works in and around the anime world in his spare time. You can read his more personal articles on UKA's sister site, The Anime Independent.
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