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Acclaimed Anime Director Masaaki Yuasa Announces Next Feature ‘Daisy’s Life,’ Coming in 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
Celebrated anime director Masaaki Yuasa unveils 'Daisy's Life,' a Japan-France co-production based on Banana Yoshimoto's novel, set for 2026.
Yuasa is best known for his surreal storytelling and bold visual style in films such as “Mind Game,” “Lu Over the Wall,” and the Golden Globe-nominated “Inu-Oh.” He launched ame pippin in February 2025 with the goal of pushing artistic boundaries in the animation world. Backed by heavyweights Asmik Ace, Inc., Aniplex Inc. and CoMix Wave Films, the Tokyo-based studio aims to be a major force in the ever-evolving global animation landscape. His previous studio Science Saru, which he co-founded in 2013, produced hits such as “Devilman Crybaby,” “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!” and Netflix’s “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.” Now with ame pippin, Yuasa embarks on a new creative chapter, one that blends deeply personal storytelling with experimental visual ambition.
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