The official website TOHO film "Kimi wa Kanata" ( loosely translated: "You Are Beyond ") has posted a 30-second teaser and a new poster. The video, narrated by Honoka Matsumoto, reveals the film's November 27 release date.
The poster shows the film's two protagonists at the east exit of Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo. The poster's tagline reads, "Why can't I remember..."
Kimi wa Kanata will star Honoka Matsumoto as Mio, and Toshiki Seto as Shin. ( The romaji in the characters' names is unofficial. )
Synopsis
The teen fantasy film takes place in Ikebukuro, a district of Tokyo, and centers on two childhood friends, Mio and Shin. Mio has feelings for Shin and thinks about him often, but has never been able to express them. But one day, they fight over something trivial, and soon after, Mio decides to make amends. However, as she heads to meet Shin, drenched in the rain, she ends up in a traffic accident. And when Mio regains consciousness, she wakes up in a new, unfamiliar world.
Additionally, Yoshinobu Sena ( director and writer of Neko mo, Onda-ke ) is directing the film, writing the screenplay, and is also credited for the original concept. This is the director's debut feature. Digital Network Animation is producing the animation. CUCURI is credited for the project's planning and development. Rabbit House and Elephant House will distribute the film, and Kadokawa will publish the original novel.
Source: ANN
