On November 15 Warner Bros India announced that “The Colors Within,” a highly anticipated animated film, is set to make its debut in Indian cinemas on November 22, 2024 in Japanese with English subtitles.
The movie is directed by the renowned Naoko Yamada (known for A Silent Voice, K-On!, The Heike Story) and animated by the acclaimed Studio Science SARU (know for Devilman Crybaby, DAN DA DAN, Inu-Ou), this film promises to be an extraordinary cinematic experience, blending evocative storytelling with breathtaking animation. The movieβs enchanting score is composed by Ushio Kensuke(known for Devilman Crybaby, Chainsaw Man, Heavenly Delusion) further elevating its emotional depth.
The movie is released in collaboration between Warner Bros. India and Encore Films (A film distribution and production company based in Singapore). This will be the third collaboration between the companies previously they released “The Boy and the Heron” & “Look Back” in India. The collaboration underscores the growing demand for high-quality anime films in India.
The film held its premiere at this year’s Annecy International Film Festival earlier this year in June. The film also won the Best Animation Film award at the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival in June.
Synopsis:
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the “colors” of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she does not play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true “colors”?