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A New Dawn

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Young Keitaro lives inside an abandoned factory once surrounded by lush forest, now redeveloped with solar panels. Before the factory's demolition, he aims to launch his late father's firework with his brother and friend, closing a chapter.

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Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter Feb 20
While Shinomiya’s visuals are admirably original, the script doesn’t have the emotional heft that helps the best Japanese cartoons crossover beyond niche fan bases. Still, it drifts along pleasantly enough Go to Full Review Blake Simons IndieWire Feb 19
C-
Shinomiya’s engagement with the impact of climate change, gentrification, and urban encroachment on our green world is admirable, but these themes are explored in a series of undeveloped “yes, and”-style non sequiturs, both visual and aural. Go to Full Review Murtada Elfadl Variety Feb 19
A New Dawn marks a strong entry into the animation world, and promises much more from Shinomiya. Perhaps next time he can collaborate with an experienced screenwriter. Go to Full Review James Mottram South China Morning Post 2d
2.5/5
One cannot help but feel it is all a bit of a hodgepodge, as the filmmaker throws everything at the anime wall to see what sticks. Go to Full Review Ben Rolph Next Best Picture Feb 24
7/10
"A New Dawn" is a must-watch for anime lovers of Makoto Shinkai, especially, as there are shades of "Your Name" throughout. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Feb 24
2/5
Strange, but not particularly cohesive, A New Dawn doesn't quite live up to its title or [its] prestige. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Yoshitoshi Shinomiya

Director

Riku Hagiwara

Keitaro Tatewaki

Kotone Furukawa

Kaoru Shikimori

Miyu Irino

Sentaro Obinata

Takashi Okabe

Eitaro Amano

Yoshitoshi Shinomiya

Screenwriter
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Movie Info

Synopsis Young Keitaro lives inside an abandoned factory once surrounded by lush forest, now redeveloped with solar panels. Before the factory's demolition, he aims to launch his late father's firework with his brother and friend, closing a chapter.
Director
Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
Screenwriter
Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
Production Co
Asmik Ace, Miyu Productions
Genre
Drama, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 10m