The Big Picture After debuting earlier this Summer in Japan, Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, The Boy and the Heron, is finally coming to the big screen in domestic theaters. As anticipation for the acclaimed director’s final animated outing, the official Fandango Twitter page has revealed the first images from the film, which promise to be another visually stunning masterpiece from Studio Ghibli.
The images showcase the film’s characters in the middle of sweeping landscapes alongside a tease of fantastical elements that are typically featured in Studio Ghibli projects. Featuring the traditional art style that fans have come to love from Studio Ghibli, The Boy and the Heron is certainly shaping up to be another visually compelling animated film.
The Boy and the Heron, titled How Do You Live? in Japan, is notable for debuting in Japanese theaters earlier this year with no trailer or any additional marketing material except an official poster. With that in mind, the first official images of the film may come as a surprise to some who may have expected the film's American marketing campaign to reflect the one in Japan similarly.
Hayao Miyazaki Returns to Animation After a 10-Year Hiatus Whether it's the highly-detailed world of Spirited Away or the emotional storytelling of My Neighbor Totoro, Miyazaki’s impact on animation can not be understated. The acclaimed filmmaker previously announced his retirement following the release of his 2013 feature The Wind Rises, which achieved critical acclaim upon release.
The Boy and the Heron debuts in American theaters sometime later this year. Check out the official images from the upcoming anime film below.