Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's A New Dawn Unveils Teaser, Key Visual, and Cast
The X (formerly Twitter) account for Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's debut feature film A New Dawn revealed exciting updates on Wednesday, including its Japanese title, teaser trailer, key visual, and main cast. The film, titled Hana Rokushō ga Akeru Hi Ni (On the Day the Emerald Fireworks Light Up), is shaping up to be a unique blend of artistry and storytelling.
Main Cast and Plot
The film stars Riku Hagiwara (My Beautiful Man, Den'ei Shōjo Video Girl Mai 2019) as Keitarō Tatewaki and Kotone Furukawa (Yu Yu Hakusho, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy) as Kaoru Shikimori. Remarkably, this marks the voice acting debuts for both actors.
A New Dawn - Overview
The story revolves around a 330-year-old fireworks factory facing eviction. Keitarō, who has spent four years secluded in the factory, works to perfect the legendary "Shuhari" firework in place of his absent father. His childhood friend Kaoru, now living in Tokyo after a mysterious incident, returns to visit him. Together, they embark on a surprising plan to uncover the secrets of a long-lost firework. The title references "Hana Rokushō," a pigment once used in fireworks, and the word "Akeru," which signifies dawn or daybreak.
Creative Team
Yoshitoshi Shinomiya not only directs but also conceived the story and wrote the script. Other notable contributors include:
Utsushita (Heavenly Delusion) as the character designer.
Akiko Majima (Suzume) as an artist.
Shūta Hasunuma as the composer.
The film is a joint production between Japan’s ASMIK Ace and France’s Miyu Productions (Ghost Cat Anzu).
A New Dawn was showcased at the Annecy International Film Festival's "Animation Day" on May 19. The event featured a behind-the-scenes video and Shinomiya’s introduction to the film, drawing international attention to this ambitious project.
About Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
Shinomiya is renowned for his contributions to Makoto Shinkai’s films, including poster art for The Garden of Words and background art for your name. and Children Who Chase Lost Voices. He also worked as a unit director for your name. and directed its flashback sequence. Shinomiya’s artistic talent has been featured in other works like Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works and Pokémon films.
With his impressive portfolio, A New Dawn is expected to deliver a visually stunning and emotionally rich experience.