Overview
- The highly anticipated anime film 100M, also known as “Hyakuemu”, will premiere in Japan on September 19 and is expected to reach audiences in the United States in October.
- This engaging story focuses on Togashi, a talented runner, as he mentors a driven newcomer, Komiya.
- The film is directed by Kenji Iwaisawa at ROCK’N’ROLL MOUNTAIN, with the musical score composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi.
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The official website for the anime adaptation of Uoto’s 100M has surfaced, showcasing a fresh teaser trailer alongside promotional visuals. It also introduces the principal cast and the film’s musical composer. Audiences are eagerly awaiting its debut in Japan on September 19, while the film’s American release is anticipated for October.
This marks Uoto’s second work to receive an anime adaptation, following Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, slated for 2024. The film previously garnered attention at the Annecy Film Festival last year, featured in the “Work in Progress”segment.
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What is 100M About?
Plot and Background Information
The narrative of 100M revolves around a gifted runner, Togashi, who dominates every 100m race during his elementary school years. However, his routine is disrupted by the arrival of a new student, Komiya, in sixth grade. Despite lacking proper technique, Komiya’s relentless determination inspires Togashi, who decides to coach him to cultivate his competitive spirit. As time passes, their paths cross again, this time pitting them against one another on the racetrack, where they both discover their true selves. Created by the acclaimed mangaka Uoto, known for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, 100M was originally serialized in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app starting November 2018.
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The anime film 100M is directed by Kenji Iwaisawa at ROCK’N’ROLL MOUNTAIN, an animation studio known for its artistry, including ON-GAKU: Our Sound (2019). Keisuke Kojima takes the helm as chief animation director, overseeing character designs alongside art director Keikankun Yamaguchi. The newly released trailer unveils the musical talent of composer Hiroaki Tsutsumi, famed for his score in Jujutsu Kaisen. The character roles of Togashi and Komiya will be brought to life by actors Tori Matsuzaka and Shōta Sometani, who gained recognition for his portrayal of Minoru Okabe in Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume (2023).
Mark your calendars for the film’s debut in Japanese theaters on September 19, with GKIDS handling its North American release in October.
Source: ANN