Mamoru Hosoda Announces 'Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime' Anime Movie

Studio Chizu announced a new anime movie by director Mamoru Hosoda (Mira no Mirai, Bakemono no Ko) titled Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime (The Dragon and the Freckled Princess) on Wednesday.

The movie, also billed by its English Belle, will take place inside the virtual world of "U" along with its 5 billion registered users, focusing on the themes of coming of age, family ties, and the links between our lives. The feature is expected to be released in Japan in Summer 2021, commemorating the 10th anniversary of Studio Chizu.

The title marks Hosoda's ninth anime movie and first feature since Mira no Mirai in 2018, which won Animation of the Year at the 42nd Japan Academy Prize and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards.

After making his directorial debut with Digimon: The Movie in 1999, Hosoda went on to direct Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) and Summer Wars in 2006 and 2009 respectively, which earned him critical acclaim. He co-founded Studio Chizu in 2011.

Official site: https://ryu-to-sobakasu-no-hime.jp/
Official Twitter: @studio_chizu

Source: Comic Natalie

Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime on MAL