Scarlet Anime Film Reveals New Key Art and Main Cast Members

Mamoru Hosoda's upcoming original anime film Scarlet revealed a new piece of key art as well as the actors cast in its two leading roles today. In the film, actor Mana Ashida plays the role of Scarlet , a princess, while actor Masaki Okada plays the role of Hijiri , a man from modern Japan who accompanies Scarlet on her journey. Scarlet key art RELATED: Mamoru Hosoda's New Film Scarlet Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Announces November 21 Release Date Mamoru Hosoda writes and directs Scarlet , while Studio Chizu provides production and planning. The film releases in theaters in Japan on November 21, and in theaters in the United States on December 12. The story of the film is described (in translation) as follows: Scarlet, a princess who failed to avenge her father's murder, wakes up in the "Land of the Dead." In this world full of madness, if she does not take revenge on her nemesis and reach "The Endless Place," she will be reduced to "Emptiness" and cease to exist. An adventure beyond imagination. A never-ending struggle. A fateful encounter that transcends time and space. Can Scarlet find a way to live at the end of her endless journey? Source: Official Scarlet anime theatrical film home page

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