そばへ

"Soba e" is a short web animation released by Marui Group on March 7, 2019. The animation was produced by animation studio Orange, directed by Toshiaki Ishii, who served as assistant director for "Mirai". Ayako Hata is responsible for character design, and she was also the animation director for "Mirai". The voice actor is Haruka Fukuhara. The music is composed by Kensuke Ushio, who has worked on the music for "A Silent Voice" and "Liz and the Blue Bird". The animation brought together many industry elites. "Soba e" tells a heartwarming story about umbrellas and encounters, showcasing the bonds and emotions between people through beautiful visuals and touching music. The animation had special screenings at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2022. The production of "Soba e" was also a collaboration with Toho and Marui Group, and it was screened in theaters before "Weathering with You", which attracted widespread attention. In addition, related peripheral displays and exhibition activities were also carried out, such as the "BEASTARS Exhibition" held at Yurakucho Marui.