New Video for 'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' Anime Film Combines Nagaoka Festival Fireworks with timelesz's Song
'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' anime film has released a new video to build excitement ahead of its release in Japan on July 17. In the video, the theme song performed by the Japanese pop group timelesz is blended with scenes from the movie alongside footage from the real-life Nagaoka Fireworks Festival. This special promo highlights the film's summer atmosphere and emotional themes.
The film is based on an original story and tells the touching tale of two young people who make a promise to each other under the fireworks on a summer evening. The director's chair is occupied by Kenichi Kasai (One Piece, Naruto). The screenplay is written by Reiko Yoshida (Violet Evergarden, Liz and the Blue Bird). The animation studio Studio Colorido (Burn the Witch, Drifting Home) is credited with the project.
In a statement from the members of timelesz (formerly known as Sexy Zone), they said, "The song we composed to capture the magical moments of this film on a summer evening reflects both the emotions of the characters and the magic of the real fireworks in Nagaoka." The group also emphasized that the lyrics incorporate themes such as 'promise', 'flame', and 'memory'.
The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is a historic event held every August and is considered one of the three most important major fireworks events in Japan. The film's connection to this festival enhances the story's realism while promising a visual feast for the audience. The new video also includes the 'triple fireworks' display that has become the signature of the festival.
'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' will meet audiences in Japanese theaters on July 17. International distribution plans for the film have not yet been announced, but since Colorido's previous works have been released on platforms like Netflix, a global announcement is expected soon. A candidate for one of the most romantic and visually impressive anime of the summer season, this production offers an unmissable experience for fireworks enthusiasts and fans of emotional stories.
