With its unique blend of style and storytelling, this highly anticipated series is sure to captivate audiences.
Yasuomi Umetsu, renowned for his distinctive works like “A KITE” and “MEZZO FORTE,” is teaming up with Shaft, the animation studio behind popular series such as “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” and the “Monogatari” series, to create a new original anime project. The first installment of this series, titled “Clockwork Girl,” is scheduled for release in the summer of 2025.
”Virgin Punk,” a brand new original anime series, is set to captivate audiences with its unique blend of style and storytelling. Directed by the visionary Yasuomi Umetsu, renowned for his groundbreaking works like “A KITE” and “MEZZO FORTE,” and animated by the industry-leading studio Shaft, this highly anticipated series promises to be a visual and narrative spectacle.
The news was officially unveiled at the Aniplex Online Fest 2024 on September 16th. The first episode, titled “Clockwork Girl,” is scheduled for a theatrical release in early summer 2025 at Cine Libre Ikebukuro and Theater Umeda.
Yasuomi Umetsu, a genius in the Japanese animation world, is renowned for his unique and captivating works such as “A KITE” (1998) and “MEZZO FORTE” (2000), where he served as the original creator, director, and character designer. With his one-of-a-kind worldview, he has garnered a dedicated following both domestically and internationally. In recent years, while continuing to showcase his versatility as an animator and director for the opening and ending sequences of various popular titles, Umetsu is now set to make a grand return to the director’s chair after nearly a decade with his newest project, “Virgin Punk”.
“Virgin Punk” is an original anime series that Umetsu has personally conceived and written. He has teamed up with Shaft, the studio behind beloved series like “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” and the “Monogatari” series, to bring this ambitious project to life. Joining the team is Yuya Takahashi, the screenwriter known for his work on franchises like “Kamen Rider” and “Lupin the Third”. Armed with Shaft’s distinctive animation style, the series will delve into the tumultuous life of Ubu, a bounty hunter, and the complex characters who surround her as they navigate a world filled with desire and chaos.
The highly anticipated original anime series, “Virgin Punk,” directed by Yasuomi Umetsu (known for his works like “A KITE” and “MEZZO FORTE”) and animated by Shaft, is set to make its debut. The first episode, titled “Clockwork Girl,” is scheduled for a theatrical release in early summer 2025 at Cine Libre Ikebukuro and Theater Umeda. We eagerly await further updates on this promising new project.