Yoshiko Shikimura novel about a women's sailing club, Ganbatte Ikimasshoi (GIVE IT ALL) , has had its anime adaptation announced as a film. We also learned the premiere date.
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Therefore, the film premieres in Japanese theaters on October 25th. The animation is by the studio MOE × REIRS.
Production cast:
- Anime Director: Yūhei Sakuragi (The Relative Worlds, Ingress)
- Studio: Moe and REIRS
- Screenplay: Keiichirō Ōchi (Aikatsu!, The Quintessential Quintuplets)
- Character Design: Asako Nishida (Love Live! School idol project)
Synopsis:
The light novel's plot revolves around the members of a sailing club at a girls' high school in the picturesque city of Matsuyama, located in the charming Ehime prefecture. The town's stunning scenery and serene atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for the adventures and relationships that develop between the young club members. But by exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and determination, the story captivates readers, taking them on a thrilling journey through the seas of youth and self-discovery.
Finally, Ganbatte Ikimasshoi's novel won first prize at the "Bocchan Literary Award" in 1995, however inspiring a live-action film in 1998 and a live-action series in 2005.
Source: Official Website