“ChaO” Captivates Annecy: Studio 4°C’s Anime Romantic Comedy Takes Home Jury Prize at International Animation Festival
Annecy, France — The animated film ChaO, directed by Yasuhiro Aoki and produced by Studio 4°C, clinched the Jury Prize at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Saturday. This year’s festival highlighted a diverse array of global animation, with other notable award recipients including Dandelion’s Odyssey, a French-Belgian production directed by Momoko Seto, which was honored with the Paul Grimault Award. ChaO revolves around a unique tale set in a futuristic world where humans and mermaids navigate their lives side by side. The film follows Stephan, portrayed by Ōji Suzuka, a straightforward office worker … Read more