It has been announced that the title of the new movie in the popular "GARO" series of special effects dramas and anime has been decided as "GARO TAIGA" and that it will be released on October 17th. The new movie will be directed and scripted by Amemiya Keita, the original author of the series. This is the first time that Amemiya has directed and scripted a movie in about six years since "GARO: Moonbow Traveler" which was released in 2019. The protagonist is Saejima Taiga, a Makai Knight and father of Saejima Kouga, and the movie will depict the previously unknown exploits of Taiga in his younger days. A teaser visual has also been released with the tagline "Those feelings become blades."
Amemiya commented, "I feel very happy to be able to deliver a new movie at this milestone of the 20th anniversary of Garo. What should be portrayed in the Garo series has not changed one bit in the last 20 years. I sincerely hope that this film will be a source of hope for the future of the Garo series, which began with Saejima Kouga, and that it will become a work that is loved by everyone."
The "GARO" series depicts the exploits of Makai Knights, whose destiny is to hunt the "Horrors" that lurk in the darkness of this world. The first special effects drama was broadcast in 2005, and it gained attention for its dark and fantastical worldview, stylish visual beauty that makes full use of CG and VFX technology, and dynamic action scenes. It has been expanded into a media mix, including a movie version, spin-off works, anime, stage plays, and games. The new movie version will be produced as part of the series' 20th anniversary project.
