Yasuhiro Aoki’s ‘ChaO’ Captivates Jury at Annecy Animation Festival with Enchanting Mermaid Romance
Paris – Japanese filmmaker Yasuhiro Aoki’s animated feature “ChaO” clinched the Jury Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in southeastern France over the weekend. The film presents a unique narrative set in a futuristic world where humans and mermaids live alongside each other. It follows the romantic journey between an office worker and a mermaid princess, exploring themes of love and coexistence. The voice of the office worker is performed by Ouji Suzuka, while Anna Yamada lends her voice to the mermaid princess. “ChaO” is slated for theatrical release in Japan this August, … Read more