The highly anticipated original anime film, *L’étoile de Paris en Fleur* (known as *Paris ni Saku Étoile* in Japan), has just released a captivating “intermission” video. This special preview takes viewers behind the microphone, showcasing the film’s two talented stars both in their animated forms and as they record their lines.
The 30-second video beautifully interweaves scenes from the movie with footage of Ami Toma and Lina Arashi – the voices behind Fujiko Tsuguta and Chizuru, respectively – passionately bringing their characters to life in the recording booth. In a heartwarming interview snippet, Toma shares that the film is designed to “bring courage to people of all generations,” setting an inspiring tone for the narrative.
Fans can mark their calendars for March 13, 2026, when the film is set to debut in Japan. The project has already captivated audiences with its key visual, hinting at the beautiful artistry to come.
*L’étoile de Paris en Fleur* boasts an impressive creative team. Goro Taniguchi, celebrated for his work on *ONE PIECE FILM: RED*, takes the director’s chair. The film’s unique concepts were crafted by Taniguchi alongside Katsuya Kondo, renowned for his character design and concept work on *Kiki’s Delivery Service*, both collaborating under ARVO Animation. Yu Yamashita, known for *Pompo: The Cinéphile*, is responsible for designing the characters for animation, while Reiko Yoshida of *The Colors Within* pens the screenplay. The evocative musical score is composed by Takayuki Hattori, whose previous works include *Martian Successor Nadesico*.
A dedicated team of professionals contributes to bringing this vision to life, including:
* Research: Seiichi Shirato
* Art Direction: Yuji Kaneko
* Color Design: Akiko Shibata
* Director of Photography: Tsunetaka Ema
* Character Direction: Yuriko Senba
* 3DCG Direction: Hisayasu Kamiya
* Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose
* Prop Design: Tomomi Ozaki
* Mechanical Design: Fumihilo Katagai
* Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi
The heartwarming story centers on two Japanese girls who refuse to abandon their dreams, striving for greatness even in challenging times. Fujiko dreams of becoming a painter, while Chizuru is captivated by ballet. A chance encounter in Yokohama leads them to a destined reunion in Paris during the early 1900s, where they embark on a shared journey to pursue their artistic aspirations together.