Takayuki Hirao, the director of the anime film Pompo the Cinéphile, is putting everyone involved in the production back together for a new original anime film project, so the crew is getting ready for more. It is Hirao's first time directing an entirely original piece of work, and the new project at the anime studio CLAP has been given the pseudonym "Wasted Chef" for the time being.
Details about the project itself are pretty vague, but the main staff has been revealed!
Check them out:
- Director: Takayuki Hirao (Pompo the Cinéphile)
- Character Designer: Shingo Adachi (designs for Sword Art Online, director of Lycoris Recoil)
- Music: Kenta Matsukama (Pompo the Cinéphile, Kamen Rider Black Sun)
- Animation Production: CLAP (Pompo the Cinéphile, The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes)
Takayuki Hirao will be present at this year's Anime Expo for a Q&A session and screening of Pompo the Cinéphile, which is also having special screenings in Japan to honor the film's second anniversary. While we wait for more information on the new project, we can look forward to seeing Takayuki Hirao at this year's Anime Expo!
Here are more details about Takayuki Hirao joining the Anime Expo to talk about Pompo the Cinephile and screen it:
Join GKIDS and director Takayuki Hirao for a screening of POMPO THE CINEPHILE, the hilarious and heartwarming adaptation of Shogo Sugitani’s manga. Featuring a special Q&A with Hirao, known for his work on God Eater, The Garden of Sinners, and more!
You can watch the trailer for Pompo the Cinephile below!
Let us know your thoughts on the newly announced film (albeit very vague with the details thus far) in the comments below! We're excited to hear more about the project!