Industrial machinery company Yanmar Holdings Co. Ltd. (Yanmar) announced an original anime project titled Miru on Tuesday. The company also launched an official website, revealing the main staff and a key visual (pictured).

Studio Nue's Shigeru Morita (Kore wa Zombie desu ka?, Kuromukuro) is penning the screenplay. Yanmar created and produced the title, with design and marketing company btrax Japan credited for cooperation. The anime is expected to premiere in 2024.

Yanmar will hold a booth for the project at Anime Expo from July 1–4, featuring a giant robot figure, the key visual, and a concept movie directed by YKBX (Sword Art Online Fatal Bullet: The Third Episode). The company will also host a panel on July 3 with btrax chief executive officer Brandon K. Hill, Yanmar Holdings chief business officer Akira Nagaya, and YKBX.

Miru is a development of Yanmar's "Project Socius," which was announced in November 2022. The title investigates the theme of "confrontation and harmony between humans and nature" within the context of a global movement toward a more sustainable society. While navigating challenges and personal growth, the protagonist will strive to preserve the environment required for our survival, while the presence of robots will be depicted alongside their journey. The anime emphasizes the importance of achieving a balance between humanity and the natural world, echoing the global call for sustainable living.

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"Confrontation and Harmony between Humans and Nature"

The protagonist will navigate challenges and personal growth, striving to preserve the environment required for our existence, while the presence of robots will be depicted alongside their journey.

Official site: https://www.miru-anime.com/
Official Twitter: @miruanime_info

Source: Press Release

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