Originally published at: Tickets on Sale Now for Acclaimed Director Naoko Yamada and Science SARU’s Upcoming Feature “THE COLORS WITHIN” -
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Tickets are on sale now for THE COLORS WITHIN – the latest film from acclaimed director Naoko Yamada and Science SARU. After finishing a preview run in Los Angeles in December, the film comes to theaters nationwide on January 24, with limited one-night only IMAX early access screenings in 50 US locations taking place on January 23rd. The film will run in its original Japanese language, and an all new English language version featuring the voices of Libby Rue (Alice’s Wonderland Bakery) as Totsuko, Kylie McNeill (Belle) as Kimi, and Eddy Lee (KPOP the Musical) as Rui. For fans in New York, Director Yamada will greet fans at select Q&A screenings at the Regal Union Square on January 22 & 23. Tickets are on sale now at gkids.com/TheColorsWithin
THE COLORS WITHIN held its sold-out world premiere as an official selection at the Annecy International Film Festival, and went on to win the Best Animation Film Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The film additionally was an official selection at this year’s BFI London Film Festival, and held its North American premiere as the opening night feature and Audience Award winner of this year’s Animation is Film Festival.
THE COLORS WITHIN is directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, The Heike Story), with production from studio Science SARU (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Inu-Oh, The Heike Story). Producer Genki Kawamura’s Story inc. (Your Name., Weathering With You, Suzume), is additionally attached to the film for planning and producing. Screenwriter Reiko Yoshida (Ride Your Wave, Violet Evergarden) penned the script, and longtime Science SARU composer Kensuke Ushio (DEVILMAN crybaby, Chainsaw Man, A Silent Voice) composed the score. Additionally, frequent Science SARU collaborator Takashi Kojima, who most recently worked with director Yamada on the series The Heike Story, joined the production as character designer and animation director.
Director Yamada worked as a key animator on many seminal television series, such as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lucky Star, and Clannad. She went on to direct the beloved show K-On! and its sequel, as well as the critically acclaimed animated features A Silent Voice and Liz and the Blue Bird. In 2021, Yamada directed the series The Heike Story, her first work at studio Science SARU, which also debuted to wide acclaim.
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 doesn’t 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’?