This fall ,
Japanese theaters will be getting a curious animated offering: a
musical film based on the novel "Toritsukare Otoko" (The
Obsessed Man) by Shinji Ishii . The announcement was made
by Bandai Namco Filmworks and Shinei Animation ,
who have also released a first teaser for the project.
A team
with experience in emotions and humor
The
direction will be in charge of Wataru Takahashi , known for
his work on several Crayon Shin-chan films (2014, 2016, 2018
and 2021). The script will be written by Naoyuki Miura ,
author of Fujoshi, Ukkari Gay ni Kokuru. , while the character
designs are in the hands of Masatsugu Arakawa , who has
participated in titles such as Windy Tales and Medabots
Spirit .
A story
of obsessions, love and redemption
Originally
published in 2001 , the novel tells the story of Giuseppe ,
a man known in his town as the " obsessed man "
because of his tendency to focus intensely on a single object for a short
period of time. Everything changes the day he sees Pechka , a
balloon seller, and falls in love with her at first sight.
However,
Pechka's heart is marked by sadness, and Giuseppe can't get close to her as he
would like. It's then that, with the help of his mouse friend Cielo ,
Giuseppe begins to use all the knowledge he's gained from his past obsessions
to try to heal Pechka's pain and gain her trust.
A risky
bet that mixes music, fantasy and sensitivity
With this
adaptation, Shinei Animation offers a film that combines fantastical
storytelling with a moving soundtrack , in a musical format that is
unusual in the anime industry. The work promises to be a unique visual
and auditory experience , centered on themes of empathy, unrequited
love, and self-improvement.
The film is
expected to open in Japanese theaters between September and November
2025 , depending on its fall programming. At this time, it has not
been confirmed whether it will be released on streaming platforms or have
international screenings.
