Summary
- Ex-Ghibli staff members are working on a new 60-minute anime called Cocoon, based on a true story from World War 2.
- The anime is directed by Ina Yukimitsu, with Hikari Matsushima and Marika Ito confirmed in the cast.
- Cocoon’s thought-provoking plot about two schoolgirls in Okinawa will be released in March 2025.
Studio Ghibli is among the most decorated studios in the world. Formed by Hayao Miyazaki, the studio has produced many timeless classics that are remembered to this day. The people working with the studio are clearly talented, and their skills are reflected in the projects they produce.
Some ex-Ghibli staff members have been rather busy as they have been working on a new anime called Cocoon. According to reports, Cocoon is going to be a single episode that is 60 minutes long. The anime’s broadcast will start in March 2025.
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Cocoon Anime Staff & Cast
Cocoon manga is based on a true story from World War 2. The anime is being directed by Ina Yukimitsu at studio Sasayuri. Hitomi Tateno is the animation producer, and Kensuke Ushio is composing the music for the anime. The information about the cast has been limited. So far, Hikari Matsushima (One Piece) has been confirmed to play Mayu, while Marika Ito voices San. Additional cast members will likely be revealed in the coming days.
Cocoon is based on the manga of the same name written by Machiko Kyō. The manga began serialization in Akita Shoten’s Elegance Eve magazine, which handles josei manga. Cocoon released its first chapter on March 26, 2009, and it ended in May 2010. The manga’s chapters have been compiled into a single volume.
What Is Cocoon Manga About?
Cocoon’s Story Is Thought-Provoking
Cocoon is set during the closing months of the Pacific War. The story focuses on San and Mayu, two schoolgirls who reside in Okinawa. The girls unexpectedly get drafted to help wounded soldiers. As nurses involved in the war, San and Mayu are exposed to incredible horrors. When the remaining members of San and Mayu’s group are ordered to die for their country, they decide to escape. However, they end up on a tropical island that is taken over by war.
The story of the anime is unique, and it will indubitably make for an excellent watch. The plot is layered, and fans will be talking about it for quite some time. The visuals of the anime also look rather stunning, and the influence of the Ghibli staff workers is quite evident. Overall, Cocoon is something that fans should watch once it is released. In the current era where action anime reign supreme, Cocoon offers something different. With its thought-provoking story, Cocoon deserves as much attention as it can get.
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