How much research have you done on "Metallic Rouge," the anime that will begin airing in 2024? As this is a completely original anime, there is no source material to research in advance, and many fans are unable to predict what kind of animation it will be. So today, we would like to introduce the staff involved in the production of "Metallic Rouge" to give you an idea of what kind of work it will have. This work involves many animation staff who have been at the forefront of Japanese robot animation production, so it is sure to be very interesting for robot fans who love robot animation, so be sure to check it out.
General Director: Yutaka Izubuchi
The general director of this work is Yutaka Izubuchi. The general director is the person who oversees the production of a work and has the greatest influence on the work. For this reason, we have appointed the highly accomplished Yutaka Izubuchi to this role. I would like to reflect on Izubuchi's achievements and consider what kind of work this will be.
Japan's Leading Mecha Designer
Izubuchi has served as general director of numerous animation projects, but he is originally known as one of Japan's leading mecha designers. Due to his background as a mecha designer, he has worked primarily on robot animation and science fiction, and can be said to have been a driving force behind Japan's robot and science fiction animation. He is truly one of Japan's leading mecha designers.
Served as General Director of "Space Battleship Yamato 2199"
He is best known for serving as general director of "Space Battleship Yamato 2199," a remake of "Space Battleship Yamato." This work retains the strengths of the original Space Battleship Yamato series while adding a modern twist. It has been well-received by a wide range of fans, from veteran fans who enjoyed the Space Battleship Yamato series back in the day to new fans who have recently begun watching the series.
A first collaboration since RahXephon
Bones, the animation production company for this work, previously teamed up with us on the animated series "RahXephon," and this "Metallic Rouge" marks our first collaboration since "RahXephon." "RahXephon" is also a highly acclaimed robot animation, so be sure to check it out.
Director: Motonobu Hori
The director of this film is Motonobu Hori. After the general director, the director is responsible for the overall production of the film, and his role is deeply connected to the type of work this film will produce. While the general director tends to get the most attention, the director's role is also deeply connected to the final product, so it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Involved in many Bones productions
Motonobu Hori has been involved in numerous Bones productions. This work is also produced by Bones, making it a perfect match. Bones productions involving Hori tend to consistently receive positive reviews, so it's safe to say that the quality of this work is somewhat guaranteed given his involvement.
Many of the storyboards were handled by Hori.
Hori, in particular, has extensive experience in storyboarding, and will likely take on a different role than Izubuchi, who is strong in the mechanical design field. While the mecha designs are one of the attractions of this series, the dramatic portrayal of the complex relationship between androids and humans is also extremely important, so this is where Hori's skills will likely be put to good use.
Character Design: Toshihiro Kawamoto
The character designer for this work is Toshihiro Kawamoto. Character design is a very important role, as it involves designing the characters that appear in the animation. This role directly impacts the overall image and appeal of the work.
Director of Bones Inc.
This is a crucial position for the project. Kawamoto, who is in charge of character design, is also a director of Bones Inc. While it's not uncommon for executives from anime production companies to still be active on-site, the fact that an executive is actually active on-site like this shows how serious Bones Inc. is about this project.
Formerly Employed at a Precision Machinery Manufacturer
After graduating from high school, Kawamoto worked for a precision machinery manufacturer. While he is highly knowledgeable in animation production, he also seems to be knowledgeable about various mechanical designs. I believe Kawamoto's past experience will be put to good use in a robot animation like this work, so this is definitely something to keep an eye on.
Heavily Involved in the Gundam Series
In particular, Kawamoto has been involved in the production of numerous Gundam series, and like Director General Izubuchi, he is one of the driving forces behind Japan's robot anime series. Since this work is also a robot animation series, it's safe to assume that Kawamoto's experience will be put to good use.
Mechanical Design: Tomoyuki Hirao
Tomoyuki Hirao is in charge of the mechanical design for this work. Mechanical design is arguably the most important position in robot animation, dealing with the design of the robots that appear in the series. For robot animation fans, this is an extremely important position, second only to the general director.
Participated in the mecha design of Shin Evangelion
In recent years, he has been involved in highly anticipated and highly important titles, such as participating in the mecha design of Shin Evangelion. Given this background, there's no doubt that he is an exceptionally talented mecha designer, so be sure to keep an eye out for the mecha design in this latest work, "Metallic Rouge."
Guest mecha designer for Space Battleship Yamato 2199
He also served as guest mecha designer for Space Battleship Yamato 2199, which was also directed by Director Izubuchi. His past work as mecha designer on Izubuchi's films shows that his talent is highly recognized by the Director himself.
Animation Production: Bones
Bones Inc. is in charge of animation production for this work. This is an original animation project that Bones Inc. has put all its efforts into, and it can be said to be a culmination of the animation works that Bones has produced to date.
Over 20 Years in Business
Bones Inc. is an animation production company with a long history of over 20 years, having produced numerous animated works. Among these works are "Fullmetal Alchemist" and "My Hero Academia," many of which have been acclaimed not only in Japan but also overseas, making it a beloved animation production company with a huge fan base.
A Colorful and Mysterious World
Bones' animations, in particular, often feature colorful and slightly mysterious worlds, attracting countless fans. While this work is based on a cyberpunk-inspired worldview, I believe it will be depicted with the unique worldview that only Bones, Inc. can offer. This worldview is definitely one to keep an eye on.
Voice Actors
Now, I'd like to introduce the voice actors who appear in this work. They play an important role in determining the impression of the story's fascinating characters, so be sure to check them out.
Yume Miyamoto (Ruju Red Star)
The voice of the main character, Ruju Red Star, is provided by voice actress Yume Miyamoto. Miyamoto is active not only as a voice actress but also as an actress, making her a versatile voice actress. She has been recuperating due to poor health since 2022, but has been confirmed to voice Ruju in this upcoming film, her 2024 lead role.
Tomoyo Kurosawa (Naomi Altman)
The voice of Naomi Altman, the other main character of this work, is provided by voice actress Tomoyo Kurosawa. Kurosawa is also active not only as a voice actress but also as an actress, making her a voice actress active in a wide range of fields.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we've introduced the staff and voice actors involved in the production of "Metallic Rouge." Since this is a completely original animation, it's hard to know what kind of show it will be until you actually see the first episode, but I think you can get a general idea of what kind of show it will be by looking at the staff involved in the production. If this article has piqued your interest in "Metallic Rouge," be sure to check out the first episode on the first day the anime airs.
