The Colors Within New York Premiere with Naoko Yamada In-Person

『きみの色,』
Kimi no Iro

This special event is in partnership with GKIDS.

Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the “colors” of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, serenity and more. While keeping this a secret, she forms a band with two friends with secrets of their own: Rui, who plays music in secret from his family, and Kimi, who has secretly stopped going to school. As they practice, their music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. What “colors” will they show to the audience for their first live performance? And will they discover their true “colors” for each other? Directed by the praised Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice) and with production by animation studio Science SARU (The Night is Short, Walk On Girl, Devilman CRYBABY, Inu-Oh), The Colors Within is a staggeringly beautiful tour de force. A whimsical, heartfelt and aching film, it combines both Yamada’s detailed direction and Science SARU’s exuberant animation into a revelatory testament to the unbridled power of anime.

Dir. Naoko Yamada, 2024, 100 min., DCP, color, in Japanese with English subtitles. With Sayu Suzukawa, Akari Takaishi, Taisei Kido, Yui Aragaki.

Followed by a Q&A with Director Naoko Yamada:
Naoko Yamada is one of the most highly acclaimed female directors in the Japanese animation industry. She is lauded for her visual sensibilities and vivid depiction and direction of everyday life. Yamada began her career in animation as an animator on Inuyasha, Haruhi Suzumiya, Kanon and Lucky Star. In 2009, she made her debut as a director with the anime TV series K-On!, and in 2011, she helmed the film version of K-On!, which was nominated for Best Animation Film of the Year Award at the Japan Academy Film Prize. She would follow this up with several praised films, most notably A Silent Voice, which became an international phenomenon and took home awards at the Japan Academy Film Prize, Japanese Movie Critics Awards, Japan Media Arts Festival, Camera Japan Festival and Tokyo Anime Award Festival.

© 2024 Science SARU INC. / STORY inc. / TOHO CO., LTD./JR East Marketing & Communications, Inc. / Lawson Entertainment, Inc.

Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Film programs are generously supported by ORIX Corporation USA, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Anime NYC and Yen Press. Endowment support is provided by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund and The John and Miyoko Davey Endowment Fund. Additional season support is provided by The Globus Family, George P. Hirose, David Toberisky, Joseph Rajaratnam and Dharshini Iolanthe Sivakumaran, and Film Circle members

Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the official Japanese airline sponsor of Japan Society Film Program. Housing assistance is provided by the Prince Kitano New York, the official hotel sponsor of Japan Society Film Program.