It has been announced that " Scarlet, " the latest animated feature film by director Mamoru Hosoda, known for such works as "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" and " Summer Wars ," has been nominated for three categories at the 53rd Annie Awards: Best Independent Feature, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Hosoda became the first Japanese director to win Best Independent Feature at the 46th Annie Awards for "Mirai." The 53rd Annie Awards ceremony will be held on February 21st (local time), where the winners and their films will be announced.
Director Hosoda commented, "I am honored to have been nominated in three categories. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who watched this film and supported it."
The latest film tells the story of Scarlett, whose father was killed and whose revenge failed, who once again seeks revenge on her nemesis in the Land of the Dead. The Land of the Dead is a place where if one does not achieve revenge on their nemesis and reach the "endless place," they will become nothing and their existence will disappear, and Scarlett embarks on an endless journey of revenge. Actor Ashida plays the protagonist Scarlett, and Okada plays Hijiri, a modern-day Japanese nurse who travels with Scarlett. The film was released on November 21, 2025.
