Japanese and French studios collaborate on new animated film A New Dawn
Japanese and French studios collaborate on new animated film A New Dawn
The 2026 animated film A New Dawn, or Hana Rokushō ga Akeru Hi ni, marks an exciting partnership between Japan's ASMIK-ACE and France's Miyu Productions.
Directed by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, an artist renowned for his work on The Garden of Words, the film tells the story of Keitarō, a man dedicated to recreating a legendary firework inside an aging, endangered factory.
When his friend Kaoru arrives, the pair races against time to save this family legacy before the site is demolished.
Unlike the high-contrast look of many modern anime, A New Dawn uses a distinctive, painterly aesthetic that emphasizes warmth and intimacy.
The film addresses serious topics like gentrification and environmental change, positioning it as an art-house masterpiece.
Its selection for the Berlin International Film Festival highlights its success as a bridge between the Japanese animation industry and European creative techniques.
