Mizusaki, the producer of the opening animation sequences for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, is the film’s director.
The project will also involve English-language screenwriters Leo Chu and Eric Garcia — the executive producers for the Afro Samurai series and Afro Samurai: Resurrection film — who will also join the panel, along with “potential special guests.”
Nakashima, who was in charge of series composition for Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill, is the screenwriter.
Okazaki, the creator of the Afro Samurai manga, is the character designer for the film.