Kenjiro Tsuda, Koki Uchiyama Join Voice Team for 100 METERS Anime Film
Kenjiro Tsuda, Koki Uchiyama join the 100 METERS anime film, releasing this September in Japan.
Two well-known voice actors—Kenjiro Tsuda and Koki Uchiyama—are joining the voice cast of 100 METERS (Hyakuemu), a soon-to-be-released anime movie. Tsuda voices Kaido, and Uchiyama voices Zaitsu. They previously announced names such as Tori Matsuzaka and Shota Sometani, whose voices were already featured in the teaser trailer.
Kenji Iwaisawa is the project director. Rock 'n' Roll Mountain Studio animates it. September 19 will see the movie in Japanese theaters. Afterwards, GKIDS will release it into theaters in North America sometime around October.
Creative Members and Storyline Details
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Various principal team members are also working in the background. Keisuke Kojima is working on character design as well as the role of Executive Animation Director. Keikankun Yamaguchi is handling the art direction. Yasuyuki Muto has worked on the script, and Hiroaki Tsutsumi has composed the music.
The plot revolves around Togashi, a very quick sprinter. When he was young, he would always win the 100-meter races without even trying hard. In grade six, there is a new student, Komiya. Komiya doesn't know much about running, but is always trying hard. Togashi decides to teach him how to run better. Then, Komiya began to feel that he, too, could win. Many years later, they have both grown and meet again at the track—this time as tough competitors. Both of them desire to win.
Movie Originates From Manga Series
The anime film is derived from a manga titled Hyakuemu, which is authored by Uoto, the same person who authored Orb: On the Movement of the Earth. Manga was serialized digitally on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket site, beginning in November 2018 and concluding in August 2019. There were five volumes released.
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With well-known stars voicing characters, a moving story, and competition and friendship themes, 100 METERS will soon bring drama and sports emotions to the screen.
Written By Manika Kayal, Intern, India Today Gaming.
