Disney movie, Moana, may be the last franchise most fans would expect to receive an anime adaptation, but recently, animation artist Gensho Yasuda translated the adorable story into this format. Xenotoon and Yasuda Studio have masterfully took the Disney film and added an anime touch which fans of Japanese animation are sure to deeply appreciate.
The project not only pays homage to the compelling story of Moana, includes songs from the recently released album Moana 2 film, dubbed in Japanese. Two musical shorts were initially released and now fans can enjoy two more animated shorts based on more songs from the acclaimed film itself.
THE Moana Anime Just Released Two Additional Shorts Inspired by Musicals
These new animations feature the Moana 2 Songs “Get Lost” and “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?”
According to a post on Anime News Networkthe first two Moana December 7 anime shorts were based on some of the film's most popular songs, "Beyond - Koete Yukou" and "Return to the True Me", while these two recently posted animations are homages to the songs, "Get Lost" and "Can I Get a Chee Hoo?" Tomona Yabiku sang the first two songs, while the last ones were sung by Sonim and Matsuya Onoe, respectively. These songs were excellent choices for the anime adaptations, as they represent fan-favorite songs from the soundtrack as the most emotional and pivotal points of the anime. Moana 2 film, giving these anime shorts an additional deep meaning.
Gensho Yasuda's animation talents have taken these animations to the next level while remaining faithful to the source material, the original characters' appearances, and the inspiring story of Moana while also combining distinct elements of Japanese animation that make the medium so recognizable. Yasuda is no stranger to animation, having created a number of other successful projects, including a crowdfunded theatrical film titled, Make a girl. Your style is distinctly beautiful, mixing anime style with 3D elements that bring life and movement to shorts, allowing Moana characters move in rhythm with the enchanting background vocals.
The breathtaking shorts are a true love letter to the iconic Disney film
Yasuda's beautiful animation stays true to her distinctive style while capturing the originality that makes Moana great
Moana 2 the theatrical exhibition has been immensely successful so far, grossing over $700 million worldwide, which is more than the first film made during its entire time in theaters. Now is an absolutely perfect time for Moana anime will premiere, and fans will certainly enjoy the creative new versions of the songs they heard during the film, animated in Yasuda's signature style. It was a delicate balance for Yasuda to capture both Moana remarkable style and his own originality and creativity, but the finished shorts are absolutely stunning to look at, capturing his commitment and love for the iconic Disney film.
Source: Anime News Network in X, Gensho Yasuda on YouTube