What if an anime creator is trapped in a fantasy world? This question is the basis of MAPPA's latest original anime, ZENSHU. This anime follows the journey of a talented young director who faces great challenges in his career, until finally finding inspiration through an experience in another world.
Anime ZENSHU is scheduled to premiere on January 5, 2025. The latest main trailer and visuals have been released, giving us an emotionally charged story and stunning visuals. However, what makes ZENSHU so interesting?
What's the Story Behind ZENSHU?
Natsuko Hirose, the main character in ZENSHU, is a young director who successfully started his career after graduating from high school. His debut as a director created a social phenomenon. However, his next project was a big challenge as he was asked to work on a romantic comedy movie about first love, something he had never experienced.
Exhaustion from work made Natsuko pass out, and when she woke up, she found herself in a fantasy world from her favorite childhood anime, A Tale of Perishing.
What is the meaning behind ZENSHU's title?
Title ZENSHU comes from the Japanese word meaning "to fix everything" or "to start over." The term is often used in the anime industry, especially in the context of revising or improving works. In addition, ZENSHU is one of the iconic lines spoken by Natsuko Hirose, making it an important element in the story.
Who is Involved in the Production of ZENSHU?
MAPPA engages a talented team behind the scenes as well as a lineup of quality voice actors to bring the world of ZENSHU come alive.
Main Character Voiceover
- Anna Nagase as Natsuko Hirose
- Kazuki Ura as Luke Braveheart
- Rie Kugimiya as Unio
- Minori Suzuki as Memmeln
- Akio Suyama as QJ
Production Team
- Original by: Mitsue Yamasaki / Kimiko Ueno / MAPPA
- Director: Mitsue Yamasaki
- Screenplay: Kimiko Ueno
- Character & Environment Concept Art: Yoshiteru Tsujino
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Kayoko Ishikawa
- Chief Animation Director: Shuji Takahara / Kazuko Hayakawa / Etsuko Sumimoto
- Assistant Director: Sumie Noro
- Background Art Director: Akio Shimada
- Color Design: Junko Suenaga
- Composite Director: Kenta Fujita
- Editing: Mutsumi Takemiya
- Music: Yukari Hashimoto
- Sound Production: dugout
- Casting Manager: Makoto Tanimura(SOUND WING)
- Animation Producer: Takahiro Ogawa
- Animation Production: MAPPA
How do visuals and music shape the atmosphere?
Main trailer ZENSHU shows a fantasy world full of details, emphasizing MAPPA's excellence in producing high-quality animation. The visual style designed by Yoshiteru Tsujino provides an immersive experience for the audience.
Music is also a key element in building the mood of the story. The opening song "Zen" by BAND-MAID and the closing song "Tada, Kimo no Mama de" by Sou add an emotional dimension to the story. ZENSHU.
Why is ZENSHU Worth the Wait?
ZENSHU offers a unique combination of an isekai story and a young anime creator's emotional journey in the world of animation. With captivating visuals, supportive music, and an inspiring story, this anime has great potential to be MAPPA's next masterpiece.
Visit anime official website ZENSHU for updates, and get ready to witness this inspiring journey when the anime premieres on January 5, 2025.
Source: Anime Corner
