Of the various themes, Mamoru Hosoda’s recurring concept is ‘People in difficult situations bravely pushing themselves forward and striving for a better future.’
Director Hosoda will spin a tale of hope and courage that will be an inspiration for everyone around the world in 2021, which also marks Studio Chizu’s 10th year anniversary.
[Hosoda] has taken on the challenge of depicting the ever-evolving online world by placing the story in the world of ‘U,’ a massive online network with over 5 billion registered users.
(2000) and Summer Wars, Director Hosoda uses the digital world as a backdrop to delve into themes of modern society, basing the story on his more recent insights.