The highly anticipated ‘Kaiju Decode’ project, a collaborative effort between animation giants Tsuburaya Productions and Toei Animation, officially unveiled its next major installment today: the anime film, **’Kaiju Decode: The Ring of Aidara.’** This exciting announcement was made during a special talk show held in Sakai City, where the film is set to take place.
Fans were treated to a **brand-new visual** for the movie, showcasing key characters. Alongside this reveal, the talented voice actors for the two central protagonists, Maru and Coco, were also announced. **Aya Yamane**, known for her role as Riho Tsukishima in *The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses*, will lend her voice to Maru. Joining her is **Karin Takahashi**, recognized as Kobeni Higashiyama from *Chainsaw Man*, who will voice Coco. Coco’s visual design was notably crafted by Masatsugu Saito.
The ‘Kaiju Decode’ project first surfaced in November 2019, followed by a short anime series released in 2021. At its core, the project embraces the theme ‘A Tale of Kaiju and A Girl,’ aiming to deliver high-quality animation that resonates with global audiences, leveraging the best of Japanese animation techniques and innovative technology. The project boasts an impressive production team, with Kouichi Noguchi from Toei Animation and Masahiro Onda from Tsuburaya serving as co-producers.
**’Kaiju Decode: The Ring of Aidara’** is being brought to life by a stellar creative lineup. Sci-fi novelist Katsuie Shibata is penning the script, while Masayuki Gotoh from Tsuburaya is handling the captivating monster designs. Character designs are also in expert hands, with Sei Nakashima designing Maru and Masatsugu Saito providing Coco’s distinct look.
The film’s compelling narrative, as described by the Sakai Film Festival, unfolds in Sakai City. It introduces us to Maru, a youth residing in the ‘peaceful City’ – a society free from the constraints of body, mind, space, and time. In stark contrast, Coco, a member of the enigmatic Aidara Tribe, inhabits ‘the Zone,’ a perilous region teeming with incredible beasts. The story promises a fascinating journey as these two individuals, from vastly different worlds, seek to forge a shared future.