Netflix renewed their show catalog with the title anime that is attracting attention. The streaming platform has just announced through a new trailer that the anime movie 100 Meters (Hyakuemu) will soon be available to its loyal subscribers.
The film, adapted from Uoto's manga, is scheduled to air on December 31. The presence of this movie is certainly an interesting viewing option to accompany the turn of the year moment for anime fans, especially for those who have missed the screening on the big screen.
100 Meters Airing Schedule
According to the official announcement, Netflix will air 100 Meters with Japanese audio options and English subtitles. This move gives global audiences wider access to works that have previously hit the theater circuit.
The film's journey began in its home country, Japan, with its premiere on September 19. Its performance was solid enough to rank 8th at the box office on its opening weekend. In the first three days of screening, the film managed to gross 102,666,040 yen or around US$694,700.
After its release in Japan, the movie began to be distributed to global markets. Its reputation was built through various festivals, including the world premiere at Annecy in June and the screening by GKIDS in North America in mid-October. Indonesian audiences also had the opportunity to watch the film in local cinema chains on November 7. Now, for those of you who haven't had the chance to watch it in theaters, Netflix is the last port of call.
Synopsis of Rivalry Story in 100 Meters
The core story in this movie focuses on the competitive dynamic between the two main characters. The story follows Togashi, someone who was born to run. Since childhood, he has had an incredible natural talent and has always won 100-meter races without much difficulty.
However, things started to change when he was in the sixth grade. Togashi met Komiya, a transfer student. Komiya is portrayed as very determined but lacking in running technique.
Togashi then taught Komiya running techniques. Without realizing it, Togashi gave Komiya a new purpose in life, which was to win at all costs. As the years passed, the two characters met again on the running track. This time, they meet as rivals who are ready to reveal their true selves through the sport of sprinting.
Staff and Seiyuu
The main attraction of this project is not only the story, but also the creative staff behind it. The film is directed by Kenji Iwaisawa, who was previously known for the unique film ON-GAKU: Our Sound. The original manga was Uoto's debut work, which was launched on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app in 2018 before she became widely known through Orb: On the Movements of the Earth.
Here is a complete list of the main production staff involved in making this movie:
- Director: Kenji Iwaisawa
- Scriptwriter: Yasuyuki Muto (known through Tokyo Revengers)
- Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Keisuke Kojima
- Art Director: Keikankun Yamaguchi
- Music Composer: Hiroaki Tsutsumi
- Animation Production: Rock ‘n’ Roll Mountain
- Production Credit: Pony Canyon, TBS TV, ASMIK Ace
To complete the emotional atmosphere of the movie, the theme song titled “Rashisa” was performed by popular band Official HiGE DANdism.
In the sound department, the movie features a lineup of seiyuu to bring the characters to life:
- Tori Matsuzaka as Togashi
- Shota Sometani as Komiya
- Chef Uchiyama as Saizu
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Kaido
- Jun Kasama as Nigami
- Rie Takahashi as Asakusa
- Yuki Tanaka as Shiina
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Togashi (Young)
- Aoi Yuki as Komiya (Young)
- Yuma Uchida as Kabanoki
- Junya Enoki as Numano
- Haruki Ishiya as Kyoden
- Hiiro Ishibashi as Morikawa
- Tomokazu Sugita as Onomichi
With the combination of Iwaisawa's unique visual style and Uoto's in-depth storytelling, the movie promises to be a different viewing experience from the typical sports anime.
Make sure you save the date and get ready to watch this fierce competition on the track when it releases on Netflix.
Source: Netflix Anime YouTube
