ANIME ”Promise of the Forest :Yamane's Tale​ "

The Enchanted Forest Adventure Connecting Lives
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Welcome to the forest where the Yamane dwell!
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The animated work “Promise of the Forest” is set in a fictional forest inspired by the Yatsugatake Mountains in Japan. It is a mysterious story centered around the natural treasure, the Yamane.
This work weaves together a tale of the divided forest and the forest animals embarking on a new adventure.
Charming Yamane (Japanese dormouse) , Field Mouse, and Squirrels thrive in the forest, delivering a valuable message about nature conservation and wildlife environmental issues in a gentle and easily understandable way for both adults and children.
“Promise of the Forest - Yamane’s Tale” is an animation aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues, made possible with support from crowdfunding.
The story focuses on the impact of natural forest fragmentation on the lives of creatures and animal road accidents (roadkill). Deforestation has limited the movement of animals, leading to an increase in casualties on the roads.
This work was created with a heartfelt desire to build animal bridges and animal pathways to protect the lives of forest companions. By depicting a fantastical world, it aims to gently convey the importance of nature conservation to the audience.
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"Promise of the Forest" Website
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The official website of "Promise of the Forest" provides an introduction to an animation project that aims to raise awareness about environmental issues through animation with themes and purposes, created with support from crowdfunding. The website also features character introductions, screenshots, and wallpaper giveaways.
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"Promise of the Forest" ~ Behind the Scenes of Animation Production ~
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In the special content section of "Promise of the Forest," you can take a peek behind the scenes of animation production. This includes insights into the model forest of Yatsugatake, which served as the inspiration for the magical forest, as well as interviews with Yamanes (Japanese dormice) and the Animal Pathway team, original animation artwork, downloadable storyboards, background art, bloopers, and on-site voice recording sessions. These making-of scenes offer a glimpse into aspects not usually visible.
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About Crowdfunding
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For information about crowdfunding, please visit (Japanese):
www.animalpath...
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Production Info
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Promise of the Forest ～Yamane’s Tale～
Original Author: Hitomi Otake (ApWA:Animal-pathway & Wildlife Association) | Ai Shimizu (Mangaka) from “The Enchanted Forest Adventure Connecting Lives”
Director: Naoya Ishikawa
Animation Supervisor：Gin Usagimura
Art Director：Yusuke Fujishiro
Animation and Art: Okina Okina | Tetsu | Kawatora | Gabou Sorairo | Nanako Ito
Animation Production: Jichitai Anime Co., Ltd.
Voice Performances:
Yuzuki - Satomi Arai |
Neeru - Akiko Nakagawa |
Matsujii Yuzuki (Adult) - Mitsuru Sato | Seina and Girl A - Megumi Natsushiro | Boy and Female Staff - Akari Umeda
Casting: Kotri-Voice Inc.
Music: Shunsuke Morita
Title Design: Uri Mo
Animal Supervision: Shusaku Minato (DWI: Dormouse & Wildlife Institute) | Aiba Haruka (DWI)
Producer: Mieko Yoshida (ApWA)
Endorsement : Hokuto City, Hokuto City Board of Education
Grant : Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund, Public Interest Trust, Taisei Foundation for Natural History and Environment
Support ：240 supporters in crowdfunding
© 2023 Animal-pathway & Wildlife Association All Rights Reserved.Jichitai
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Animal-pathway and Wildlife Association work towards raising awareness and educating people about the significance of forest biodiversity conservation through the promotion and design assistance of Animal-pathways.
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