As part of
the first edition of the Sekai e! Shousetsu Taisho, also known
as Aniseka Novel Award, it was confirmed that the winning
novel Watashi no Ofuru by Waruin dakedo de Puri will
be adapted into anime. The announcement took place during the awards ceremony
in Tokyo, thus consolidating the festival's mission: to bring the best stories
to the animated format.
A
project in the hands of Junichi Satou
The person
in charge of leading the adaptation will be Junichi Satou,
recognized for his work in iconic franchises such as Sailor Moon, Ojamajo
Doremi and Aria. The production will be in the hands of
the newly founded NAGOMI studio, which began activities in
2024 and will debut with this ambitious proposal.
An award
that guarantees anime
The Aniseka
Novel Award is a literary award organized by Twin Engine and Straight
Edge, whose purpose is to ensure that the winning work automatically
receives an anime adaptation. More than 6,000 manuscripts participated
in its first edition, making it one of Japan's largest in its category.
The
selection process
The
evaluation had the participation of 16 animation studios, including
WIT Studio, Studio Colorido, NUT and Geno Studio, who were part of the
committee to choose the winning work. In addition, the publisher
Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha will publish the novel in physical format, thus
expanding its reach.
With this
announcement, Watashi no Ofuru by Waruin dakedo is shaping up
to be one of the most anticipated adaptations of the coming years. The
combination of a veteran director, a new studio and the backing of an
innovative award generates high expectations among fans of Japanese animation.
