Unveiling the Epic: WIT Studio’s Moonrise Drops Jaw-Dropping Trailer!

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Summary

  • Moonrise, from WIT Studio, premieres April 10 on Netflix, boasting top-notch animation and character designs.
  • Trailer reveals showdown between protagonist Jack and antagonizing Bob Skylum, stirring excitement.
  • A team of industry heavyweights behind Moonrise includes talent from the production of titles like Attack on Titan, promising an epic sci-fi anime.

As a die-hard anime fan, I can’t contain my excitement over the fresh trailer for “Moonrise,” the upcoming sci-fi anime series from WIT Studio, premiering on Netflix on April 10! Known for their work on the first three seasons of “Attack on Titan,” this studio is teaming up again to deliver a masterpiece. Not only that, but legendary Hiromu Arakawa, creator of “Fullmetal Alchemist” and “The Heroic Legend of Arslan,” has lent her brilliant character designs to the project! I can hardly wait!

As an animation enthusiast, I’ve just had the thrill of watching a tantalizing two-minute sneak peek into the upcoming “Moonrise” series! This trailer showcases not only the intriguing narrative but also the breathtaking visuals that have become synonymous with WIT Studio. The animation is so fluid, it feels as if time itself has been twisted to bring this masterpiece to life. The teaser offers a tantalizing glimpse into the epic confrontation between our hero, Jack, and the formidable antagonist, Bob Skylum. I can hardly wait!

What We Know About Moonrise So Far

A Team of Heavyweights in Production

The anime “Moonrise” was written by Tow Ubukata (author of “Bye Bye Earth”) and is being produced by WIT Studio, the same team that will adapt the new version of “YAIBA: Samurai Legend” with Masashi Koizuka as series director, who also directed Attack on Titan seasons 2 and 3. The animation production is led by Ryōma Kawamura, with character designs by Hiromu Arakawa and animated adaptation by Ayumi Yamada (character designer of “Attack on Titan”). Megumi Tomita assists as sub-character designer. Ayumi Yamada and Satoshi Kadowaki serve as chief animation directors, while Takaaki Chiba and Daisei Kudō are the main animators. The music is composed by Ryō Kawasaki, known for his work on both seasons of “To Your Eternity” produced by Brain’s Base.

The fresh Moonrise trailer highlights the contributions of action animators Takuma Ebisu, Satoshi Kimura, Yūko Sera, and Ken Imaizumi. They have a diverse range of roles as animators, key animators, and directors in numerous acclaimed titles, recognized for their exceptional animation quality and stunning artistry, such as Akudama Drive, Attack on Titan, Kaiju No. 8, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress.

The upcoming Moonrise is set to premiere on April 10. It will be available on Netflix.

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2025-03-24 22:45