Director Masaaki Yuasa Announces 'Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara' Anime Film

by Vindstot
Oct 27, 2018 11:57 PM | 19 Comments

At the Tokyo International Film Festival on Sunday, director Masaaki Yuasa (Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei) announced a new anime film titled Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara (Riding a Wave with You). The film will open in Japanese theaters in early Summer 2019.

Synopsis
The story centers on the relationship between Hinako, who has moved to a coastal town upon entering university and Minato, a young firefighter with a strong sense of justice. Hinako loves surfing and while fearless on the sea, she's still uncertain about her future. Following a fire mishap in the town, Hinako and Minato encounter each other. As they spend more time surfing together, Hinako feels drawn to Minato, who dedicates himself to help others.

The film's storyboards are completed and animation work is currently in progress. However, Yuasa addressed that the production is behind schedule. He also mentioned that while not a sequel, a "certain element" connects the new film to Yoake Tsugeru Lu no Uta (Lu Over the Wall).

Yuasa made his directorial debut with the award-winning film Mind Game in 2004. His recent works include Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome (Night Is Short, Walk on Girl), the second anime adaptation of a Tomihiko Morimi novel by him following Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei (The Tatami Galaxy), and Devilman: Crybaby, a modern anime adaptation of Go Nagai's original Devilman manga.

Official site: https://kimi-nami.com/

Source: Cinematoday

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19 Comments Recent Comments

Dude anime elitist are going to dick ride on this movie

Oct 31, 2018 6:34 PM by tonyfony

Right in the plan to watch!!

Oct 31, 2018 4:32 AM by Slarkero

cant have enough of this master

Oct 28, 2018 3:23 PM by anemonespotte

YES! YES! YES! OH MY GOD!

Oct 28, 2018 3:10 PM by ShadowMonkey

If Minato's a girl the film will be better

Anyway always love his style and directing so we'll see how it goes

Oct 28, 2018 2:33 PM by Claptrap

Masaaki Shinkai it is! Alas it was destined to be this way...

Oct 28, 2018 10:04 AM by VyseLegendaire

moodie said:

shizaman said:
It doesn't look so good tbh. Like it looks kinda corny for Yuasa, doesn't it?

I will definitely watch it tho'. Lu Over the Wall looked corny (and it actually was) but in the end was so funny.

If you are asking. no it doesnt

When I read the synopsis I didn't know if it was written by Yuasa or by Makoto Shinkai lol

Oct 28, 2018 8:33 AM by shizaman

If you are asking. no it doesnt

Oct 28, 2018 8:25 AM by moodie

Sounds nice, looking forward to it.

Oct 28, 2018 7:32 AM by Lelouch0202

Masaki Yuasa=greatness, of course I'm going to watch this

Oct 28, 2018 7:04 AM by NG_Chloe

Obligatory reminder that Yuasa is GOAT

Oct 28, 2018 6:04 AM by Comic_Sans

It doesn't look so good tbh. Like it looks kinda corny for Yuasa, doesn't it?

I will definitely watch it tho'. Lu Over the Wall looked corny (and it actually was) but in the end was so funny.

Oct 28, 2018 5:08 AM by shizaman

This looks and sounds really sweet. Will definetly watch it.

Oct 28, 2018 2:38 AM by Ace_Card

Interesting!
To be honest, I haven’t heard of this Director nor have I watched any of his previous shows but, by the looks of it, he has been a part of some brilliant projects over the years so I’ll be looking forward to seeing what this movie will have to offer.
I hope the production being behind schedule won’t cause too much trouble for the Staff though.

Oct 28, 2018 2:37 AM by _MushiRock11_

Sounds good and interesting, so will be hoping for a UK cinema release eventually.

Oct 28, 2018 2:35 AM by Atavistic

Looks nice. Will give it a look.

Oct 28, 2018 1:50 AM by Haneken2086

Less romanticist.. tinted with unfamiliar avant-garde eccentric tone.. Seems gureytttooo..

Oct 28, 2018 12:39 AM by -HippySnob-

Event report: https://natalie.mu/comic/news/305606

Oct 28, 2018 12:10 AM by tsubasalover

Nice, can't wait to see his movie.

Oct 28, 2018 12:07 AM by brzzcode