The Colors Within
2024 anime film directed by Naoko Yamada
The Colors Within (Japanese: きみの色, Hepburn: Kimi no Iro; lit. 'Your Color') is a 2024 Japanese animated drama film. Directed by Naoko Yamada and produced by Science Saru, it was released in Japanese theaters in August 2024.
Premise
High school student Totsuko has the ability to see people as colors, and is particularly fascinated with the color she sees in her classmate, Kimi. After following Kimi to a used bookstore, Totsuko accidentally implies she can play piano, leading to her joining a band with Kimi, who can play guitar, and Rui, a boy who collects musical equipment and plays the theremin. The trio's friendships develop as they write music and confront issues in their home lives.
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Production
In November 2022, Naoko Yamada stated in an interview with Anime News Network that she was working on a film with Science Saru. The title was announced in December; it was also announced that Reiko Yoshida would be writing the screenplay and that Kensuke Ushio would be composing the music.
Release
The film was originally set to be released in Japanese theaters in Q4 2023. In August 2023, Toho announced that the film would be delayed until 2024. The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2024.
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