Within the framework of the first edition of the Sekai e! anime Shousetsu Taishoalso known as Aniseka Novel Awardit was confirmed that the winning novel Watashi no Ofuru by Waruin dakedo of Puri will be adapted to anime. The announcement took place during the awards ceremony in Tokyo, thus consolidating the mission of the contest: to bring the best stories to animated format.
A project in the hands of Junichi Satou
The person in charge of leading the adaptation will be Junichi Satourecognized for his work on iconic franchises such as Sailor Moon, Ojamajo Doremi and Aria. Production will be in the hands of the newly founded studio NAGOMIwhich began activities in 2024 and will debut with this ambitious proposal.
A prize that guarantees anime
He Aniseka Novel Award It is a literary award organized by Twin Engine and Straight Edgewhose purpose is to ensure that the winning entry automatically receives an anime adaptation. In its first edition more than 6,000 manuscriptsmaking the contest one of the largest in Japan in its category.
The selection process
The evaluation included the participation of 16 animation studiosamong them WIT Studio, Studio Colorido, NUT and Geno Studio, who were part of the committee to choose the winning work. Furthermore, the publisher Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha will publish the novel in physical format, thus expanding its reach.
With this announcement, Watashi no Ofuru by Waruin dakedo It is emerging as one of the most anticipated adaptations of the coming years. The combination of a veteran director, a new studio, and the backing of a groundbreaking award has high expectations among fans of Japanese animation.
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