SHIROBAKO The Movie(Movie, 2020)

Shirobako: The Movie (Japanese: 劇場版 SHIROBAKO, Hepburn: Gekijōban Shirobako) is a 2020 Japanese animated film and a sequel to the anime television series Shirobako (2014–2015). Produced by P.A. Works and Infinite and distributed by Showgate, the film is directed by Tsutomu Mizushima from a series composition led by Michiko Yokote and features an ensemble cast including Juri Kimura, Haruka Yoshimura, Haruka Chisuga, Asami Takano, and Hitomi Ōwada. Set four years after the events of the anime series, the film follows Aoi Miyamori leading an anime film project at Musashino Animation. Talks for a sequel to the anime series began in 2016. The sequel, which was revealed to be an anime film, was announced in April 2018, along with the confirmed return of Mizushima and Yokote. The staff from the anime series were confirmed to be returning for the film in July 2019. The returning cast from the anime series were also confirmed that month and in January 2020. The film was completed three days before its theatrical release. Shirobako: The Movie was released in Japan on February 29, 2020. The film grossed over $3 million worldwide and received a nomination at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. ()