After making waves in Japanese cinemas nearly six months ago, The Colors Within is preparing for its much-anticipated U.S. release on January 24. As tickets become available today, we are thrilled to offer enthusiastic audiences an exclusive glimpse into this captivating film, which boasts an outstanding 100% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Through a special sneak peek shared with Collider, fans can immerse themselves in the vibrant and dynamic world expertly crafted by filmmaker Naoko Yamada. This film is yet another exciting addition to the lineup brought to theaters by Toho, a notable name in the animation industry.

The sneak preview highlights one of the film’s enchanting musical sequences. In this scene, Totsuko (voiced by Libby Rue) sits at her keyboard, passionately recording a song she has been developing. Thrilled with her creative progress, she shares the demo with her two friends, who are equally impressed by Totsuko’s talent and enthusiasm. This moment sets the stage for their next jam session, where the trio collaborates to enhance and complete the catchy tune, breathing life into their collective musical vision.

Before Totsuko embraced her newfound passion for songwriting—a talent she initially did not recognize in herself—she was exploring another extraordinary gift: her ability to perceive individuals as colors. This fascinating and somewhat surreal skill leads her to connect with a classmate whose unique color captivates her interest. Their friendship blossoms as Totsuko inadvertently contributes her developing piano skills to their musical collaboration. Joining Rue in the vocal cast are Kylie McNeill, known for voicing the lead character in Mamoru Hosoda’s Belle, and Eddy Lee from Mavka: The Forest Song. The film features a talented ensemble, including Eileen Stevens (Pokémon Black & White), Hinano Kuzukawa (Shōgun), Eden Harker (General Hospital), Maxine Wanderer (The Blacklist), and Lani Minella (The Queen’s Corgi).

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Esteemed animation powerhouse Toho is not only the distributor of The Colors Within but also the parent company of its production studio, Science Saru. Following the successful launches of blockbuster titles such as <em>Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire</em> and Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram over the past year, 2025 is set to be equally exciting with new releases like Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales and The Exit 8 on the horizon.

Don’t miss Collider’s exclusive sneak peek at The Colors Within above, and mark your calendars for its theatrical debut on January 24. If you are in the New York City area, keep an eye out for special screenings, as director Naoko Yamada is expected to make appearances at select events, offering fans a unique opportunity to engage with the creative mind behind this enchanting film.

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Release Date

August 30, 2024

Director

Naoko Yamada

Cast

Sayu Suzukawa, Akari Takaishi, Taisei Kido, Yasuko, Aoi Yuki, Minako Kotobuki, Keiko Toda, Yui Aragaki

Runtime

101 Minutes

Character(s)

Totsuko Higurashi, Kimi Sakunaga, Rui Kagehira, Saku Momochi, Shiho Nanakubo, Sumika Yatsushika, Kimi’s Grandmother, Sister Hiyoshiko

Writers

Reiko Yoshida

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