Unveiling the Creative Minds Behind the Anime Adaptation of the Winning Story from the Anime de Sekai e Contest
The much-anticipated award ceremony for the “Anime de Sekai e! Shōsetsu Taishō” (literally: Anime to the World! Novel Prize, abbreviated as “Aniseka Novel Award”) took place on a Wednesday, where the main staff for the anime adaptation of the winning story was revealed. The literary contest, a joint venture by Twin Engine and Straight Edge, has been a beacon of creativity and innovation in the anime industry.
The chief director for the anime adaptation is Junichi Satō, renowned for his work on the Sailor Moon series, Aria the Animation, and Aria the Natural. Additionally, he directed the 2023 adaptation of Akuma Kun and Sgt. Frog. NAGOMI will handle the animation production, ensuring a high-quality visual experience for viewers.
The winning story, titled “My Mother [the Heroine] Married Me Away Like Second-Hand Goods to One of Her Followers, But I’m Not Treated Like a New Bride in the Remote Region I Moved to, and Now I Get to Live Freely!” by Puri, centers around a woman who is married off to one of her mother’s followers. Despite the unwelcoming atmosphere in her new home, she finds solace in her expressionless husband and the dolls that surround her, allowing her to live freely.
Twin Engine and Straight Edge launched the “Anime de Sekai e! Shōsetsu Taishō” literary award in 2024, with the winners announced in June. The contest guarantees the winner a novel and anime adaptation of their work, along with the possibility of a manga and video game adaptation. Puri received a substantial prize of up to 1 million yen (approximately US$7,010).
The contest attracted over 6,000 submissions, with 16 animation studios participating as judges. Notable studios included ZEXCS, Wit Studio, Studio Colorido, team Yamahitsuji, Studio NuT, Geno Studio, studio daisy, Peakys, Studio Kafka, BUG FILMS, Scooter Films, OUTLINE, Team OneOne, NAGOMI, Crew-Cell, and EOTA.
The winning story’s unique narrative and compelling characters have set the stage for an exciting anime adaptation, promising fans a fresh and engaging experience.
News Source: Animenewsnetwork.com
