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A New Dawn

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Young Keitaro lives inside an abandoned factory once surrounded by lush forest, now redeveloped with solar panels. Before the factory's demolition, he aims to launch his late father's firework with his brother and friend, closing a chapter.

Critics Reviews

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Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter Feb 20
While Shinomiya’s visuals are admirably original, the script doesn’t have the emotional heft that helps the best Japanese cartoons crossover beyond niche fan bases. Still, it drifts along pleasantly enough Go to Full Review Blake Simons IndieWire Feb 19
C-
Shinomiya’s engagement with the impact of climate change, gentrification, and urban encroachment on our green world is admirable, but these themes are explored in a series of undeveloped “yes, and”-style non sequiturs, both visual and aural. Go to Full Review Murtada Elfadl Variety Feb 19
A New Dawn marks a strong entry into the animation world, and promises much more from Shinomiya. Perhaps next time he can collaborate with an experienced screenwriter. Go to Full Review Ben Rolph Next Best Picture 3d
7/10
"A New Dawn" is a must-watch for anime lovers of Makoto Shinkai, especially, as there are shades of "Your Name" throughout. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 4d
2/5
Strange, but not particularly cohesive, A New Dawn doesn't quite live up to its title or [its] prestige. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Kerr Screen International Feb 18
A New Dawn isn’t as outré in its storytelling as "Anzu" but its painterly, pastel-hued 2D animation and narrative economy could broaden its appeal. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Yoshitoshi Shinomiya

Director

Riku Hagiwara

Voice

Kotone Furukawa

Voice

Miyu Irino

Voice

Yoshitoshi Shinomiya

Screenwriter

Shuta Hasunuma

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Movie Info

Synopsis Young Keitaro lives inside an abandoned factory once surrounded by lush forest, now redeveloped with solar panels. Before the factory's demolition, he aims to launch his late father's firework with his brother and friend, closing a chapter.
Director
Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
Screenwriter
Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
Production Co
Asmik Ace, Miyu Productions
Genre
Anime, Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 10m