Yuki Nagano of studio Durian has confirmed that the company plans to produce a full-length Shishigari . However, Nagano stated that the film is in the planning phase, and looking for investment. Therefore, the studio does not yet see a suitable time to begin production. Nagano also stated that he hopes Durian studio will produce works of various genres in the future.
Synopsis of the feature film project:
A boy lives a peaceful life in a small village deep between mountains, but suddenly one day, an Oni appears and takes everything from the boy. So he goes on a journey to follow them and rescue the people who were kidnapped. After a long journey, he comes across an immense colony of millions of Oni, which is known as “Oni Hill”.
Studio Durian revealed “Shishigari” (Lion Hunter) as a short film in April 2019. Kiyotaka Oshiyama (Flip Flappers, Devilman: CryBaby ep 05 and 08) directed the short, and was also credited for the story concept, script and as an animator. Furthermore, voice actress Megumi Han voiced the unnamed main character, known only as “Boy”.
Check out the short film!
Description of the short by Durian studio:
Deep in the northern mountains, there are people living with the blessings of the mountains. A boy, who is coming of age, goes on a journey for his first hunt. He needs to find “Kuroshishi”. The mountain is a place where life and death are divided by a thin paper line and sometimes, nature shows its fangs.
Durian studio was founded in 2017, with Kiyotaka Oshiyama as representative director.
Source: ANN
