Explore a joyful world of color with The Colors Within – in cinemas January 31st 2025

Latest film from visionary director Naoko Yamada releases exclusively in cinemas Friday 31st January

“The must-see anime film of the year” ★★★★★ – Discussing Film

“This wonderfully dreamy, pastel-toned animation has a quietly galvanising power” ★★★★ – Robbie Collin, The Telegraph

“Funny, joyful, and brimming with confidence” – IndieWire

London, UK, 26th November 2024 – Bring the joy of colour to your January and kick off the New Year with a spring in your step with the highly anticipated latest film from visionary director Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice). Acclaimed at film festivals around the world, Anime Limited are excited to announce that audiences can finally experience The Colors Within exclusively in cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland from Friday 31st January 2025.

The Colors Within is a heartfelt coming-of-age story for the whole family that combines fun and catchy songs, beautiful pastel colours, and a touching story about those first steps we take towards finding ourselves. Totsuko is a gentle young woman with a form of synaesthesia that allows her to see the “colours” of people. When she is drawn to the colour of Kimi, a former honour student who suddenly drops out of their Catholic school, the two find themselves forming a band with Rui, a boy who hides his passion for music from his family. As the three grow closer together through their music, will they start to learn who they really are – what their real “colour” is?

Naoko Yamada is one of the most celebrated directors working in anime today, widely recognised for her ability to create emotionally genuine characters, and a directorial eye that blends the sensibilities of animation and live-action cinema. Yamada previously directed the award-winning A Silent Voice, widely regarded as one of the best anime films of recent times. Her other popular works include the character drama Liz and the Bluebird, the beloved television series K-On!, and the historical fantasy series The Heike Story.

The Colors Within marks Yamada’s highly anticipated first feature film at Science SARU (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Inu-Oh), and sees her reunite with regular collaborators screenwriter Reiko Yoshida (A Silent Voice) and composer Kensuke Ushio (Chainsaw Man, DAN DA DAN) to create an enchanting and sweet film with surprising emotional depth.

The Colors Within had its world premiere at Annecy International Film Festival and was selected for the BFI London Film Festival. The film won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Animation Film at the 2024 Shanghai International Film Festival, and tied for the Audience Award at the 7th Animation is Film Festival.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Synopsis:

Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the ‘colours’ of others. Colours of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a colour she treasures as her favourite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful colour of all. Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practise at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true ‘colours’?

THE COLORS WITHIN is releasing in cinemas in Japanese with English subtitles, and an English-language dub, from Friday 31st January. 

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About Anime Limited:

Founded in 2012, Glasgow-based Anime Limited is a subsidiary of PLAION PICTURES and represents Japanese animation interests in the UK, France, and beyond. With a thoughtfully curated lineup of films, series, and soundtracks, Anime Limited has earned its title of Europe’s favourite anime distributor. Whether through fan-centric cinema runs, beautifully packaged collector’s editions, or sharing the best of anime music on vinyl, We offer bespoke experiences for all fans for titles such as Attack on Titan, BELLE, Cowboy Bebop, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Neon Genesis Evangelion, One Piece Film: RED, Spy x Family CODE: White, Your Name, and Weathering with You.