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Studio Ponoc's Modest Heroes Anime Anthology Film Previewed in English-Subtitled Video

posted on by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Anthology film opens in Japan on August 24

same as the trailer Studio Ponoc debuted without subtitles on Thursday.


Studio Ponoc describes the shorts as "tales of modest heroes of our times." Modest Heroes will open on August 24 as the first volume of Ponoc Short Films Theatre (Ponoc Tanpen Gekijō), an anthology of anime shorts divided into volumes with different themes. Yoshiaki Nishimura is credited as producer for the project.

When Marnie Was There, is directing the 15-minute fantasy adventure story "Kanini & Kanino" ("Kanini to Kanino") about two crab siblings. The short will be Yonebayashi's first original story.

Lu over the wall) is reuniting with Yonebayashi after scoring When Marnie Was There and Mary and The Witch's Flower.

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, including as animation director, storyboarder, visual design, and special scene design.

In her first full-fledged voice-acting role, Gintama) is composing his first film soundtrack.

The Wind Rises.

Portable Kuukou and its sequels) is composing the soundtrack.

Sources: Studio Ponoc YouTube channel


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