The character visuals and character promotional video for the five main characters of the theatrical anime "Hyakuem.", based on the manga by Uoto , who is also known for " Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Chi: Chikyu no Undo ni Tsuite), " which was also adapted into a TV anime, have been released. In addition to the two main characters Togashi and Komiya, the five characters, including Jinshin, Zaitsu, and Kaido, express their beliefs and way of life in the 100m athletics race.
The character trailer begins with Togashi, a genius sprinter whose natural speed has allowed him to easily find friends and a place to live, boldly declaring, "If I can run the 100 meters faster than anyone, everything will be solved." Other lines include those of Komiya, who was taught how to run by Togashi in elementary school and became obsessed with the 100 meters, saying, "Even I can grab glory for a moment," Jinshin, a former star who was driven crazy by the 100 meters, saying, "I have no choice but to keep winning, even if it's just for 0.001 seconds," Zaitsu, the undisputed champion of Japanese track and field, saying, "I don't care if my life is just a collection of tiny cells," and Kaido, the man chasing that undisputed champion, saying, "I accept myself."
"Hyakuem." is Uoto's debut serialized work, serialized on Kodansha's web manga app Magazine Pocket (Magapoke) from 2018 to 2019. It depicts the madness and passion of those in the world of track and field who are captivated by the brilliance of the 100m (meter) race, a moment that lasts less than 10 seconds. Togashi, a naturally fast runner who has made friends and found a place to belong, meets Komiya, a transfer student who simply runs desperately to forget his harsh reality. Gradually, the two develop a relationship that could be described as both rivals and best friends through the 100-meter dash. A few years later, Komiya, now one of the top runners, appears before Togashi, who has made a name for himself as a genius runner but is terrified of the need to keep winning.
The anime will be directed by Kenji Iwaizawa, who was nominated for an Annie Award for his work on "Music," and produced by Rock 'n' Roll Mountain, the studio behind "Music." Actor Tori Matsuzaka will voice Togashi, and Shota Sometani will voice Komiya. The film will be released on September 19th, and in North America in October.
