Fantasy animated film 'Fureru' set to be released

Caption: Well-known Japanese anime director Tatsuyuki Nagai at the China premiere of "Fureru" in Shanghai.

Famed Japanese anime director Tatsuyuki Nagai’s new offering “Fureru” will hit cinemas across China on April 19.

The China premiere of the fantasy animation film was held on Friday at UME International Cineplex. After the screening, director Nagai had a question and answer session with movie buffs.

The movie centers on three childhood friends who are always connected in their hearts because of the power of the mysterious creatures Touch. The friendship should continue, but they discover another hidden power of Touch.

Caption: The movie centers on three childhood friends.

Caption: Director Tatsuyuki Nagai received a warm welcome from Chinese fans.

The heartwarming film is like a letter to youth and friendship. It not only has a healing power, but has a deep exploration of growth, friendship, and self reconciliation through beautiful scenes.

To make a film that resonates with young people of today, director Nagai said that he specifically visited schools to communicate with students. It helped him to shape characters’ personalities.

The pre-sale of the movie has begun on multiple platforms including Maoyan and Taopiaopiao.