The official website for Studio Ponoc's upcoming anime film adaptation of A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett's novel, ‘The Imaginary,’ made an announcement today. It was revealed that the theme song ‘Nothing's Impossible’ will be performed by A Great Big World (known for ‘Say Something’) featuring Rachel Platten (known for ‘Fight Song’). The website also released a trailer and a teaser video, both of which feature a preview of the theme song. The song became available on streaming and download platforms.
The film's primary cast includes: Kokoro Terada as Rudger, Rio Suzuki as Amanda, Sakura Andō as Lizzie, Riisa Naka as Emily, Takayuki Yamada as Jinzan, Atsuko Takahata as Downbeat Grandma, Akira Terao as Old Dog, Hana Sugisaki as Aurora and Issey Ogata as Mr. Bunting.
Studio Ponoc has promised more announcements for the film, including details about the English voice cast.
The movie is set to premiere in Japan on December 15. Studio Ponoc had to delay its release last year from the original summer 2022 date due to production challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Japan, the film is titled ‘Yaneura no Rudger’ (which translates to ‘Rudger in the Attic’).
Yoshiyuki Momose, known for his work on Ponoc's ‘Modest Heroes’ and ‘Ni no Kuni’ film, is directing the movie. Yoshiaki Nishimura, a producer on numerous Studio Ghibli and Studio Ponoc films, is producing this adaptation.
The original novel ‘The Imaginary’ by A.F. Harrold was released in 2001 by Bloomsbury Publishing, with illustrations by Emily Gravett. The story revolves around Rudger, who is Amanda Shuffleup's imaginary friend. However, Rudger becomes endangered when the sinister Mr. Bunting arrives, a figure known for hunting and even consuming imaginary friends. Rudger is forced to flee and embark on a quest to find Amanda before Mr. Bunting catches up with him and Amanda forgets him, causing him to vanish from existence. It's a tale of an unreal boy navigating the real world, filled with challenges and adventures.
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