Director Shingo Natsume's first original animated film "Ghost" (working title) to be released in 2027

It has been announced that director Shingo Natsume, known for the TV anime "Sonny Boy," will produce his first original animated film, "Ghost" (working title), and it will be released in 2027. Natsume Ono, a manga artist known for "ACCA 13-Territory Inspection Department," will be in charge of the character design, and Madhouse will produce the film. A visual depicting the mysterious girl Nike has also been released.

Director Natsume said about this work, "I want to create an animation that can be considered fiction, but one that pursues reality and reflects the current times." The title "Ghost" refers to "a true feeling that cannot be put into words, but is definitely here." It is said to be a challenging work that lyrically depicts the loneliness and bravery of Nike, a girl who rebels against the absurdity of the world to protect the "starry sky," and the subtleties of the heart that come from relationships with others.

At the MIFA trade fair held in conjunction with the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in France, posters showing visuals of the film will be displayed and presentations will be held from June 10th.

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Original work: Shingo Natsume, Tomohiro Suzuki, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Madhouse▽Director and scriptwriter: Shingo Natsume▽Character concept: Natsume Ono▽Character design: Norifumi Kugai▽Animation production: Madhouse