Tomorrow’s Leaves
2021 • Studio Ponoc
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 2021
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Studio Ponoc
- Genres
- Adventure · Fantasy
Tommorow's Leaves is a special project commissioned by the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage (OFCH), animated by Studio Ponoc, made for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The annual arrival of the message leaf causes concern – something is undeniably wrong. Its usually vibrant and lasting colours quickly fade, and it suddenly withers and crumbles. Five envoys, from five diverse lands, are dispatched to find out what has happened. The envoys travel to a distant land, quietly guided by tiny spirits. Each envoy has its own strengths and vulnerabilities. They compete and support each other as they draw closer to their destination, facing treacherous terrain and difficult conditions. Through athletic challenges and the uniting power of sport, they discover the positive fundamental values that come with playful competition. Together, the envoys approach near the source of the message leaf. Can they restore life to a future in peril?
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Tomorrow's Leaves was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to serve as the official animated short film for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Produced by Studio Ponoc, the film was designed to bridge the gap between sports and culture, reflecting themes of unity, resilience, and the spirit of competition through a whimsical, hand-drawn aesthetic that honors the studio's stylistic roots in traditional Japanese animation.
The film was directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, a longtime collaborator with Studio Ghibli who worked closely with Hayao Miyazaki on films such as Spirited Away and Grave of the Fireflies. Momose aimed to convey the emotions of athletes and the beauty of human movement without relying on dialogue, utilizing a vibrant color palette and fluid character designs. It was received as a contemplative, visually rich tribute to the Olympic movement and remains a notable work in the studio's portfolio for its high production values and artistic ambition.
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