BLUE RIGHTS Shares First Look at Original Anime Film OROCHI -Seventh Echoes-
The project is seeking creative and co-production partners for plans spanning manga, short films, toys and more.
BLUE RIGHTS revealed a pilot film, teaser visual and main staff for OROCHI -Seventh Echoes- on Friday. Takashi Nakamura directs the original animated feature, and the pilot features neNna’s “Zankyo.”
BLUE RIGHTS unveiled a pilot film for its original feature-length animated movie OROCHI -Seventh Echoes- on Friday. The entertainment company also revealed a teaser visual and the main staff.
The pilot features the theme song “Zankyo,” performed by neNna.
The story takes place in Kukulkan, a kingdom sustained by sound waves. Agni was born with a power called “Hizumi.” Abandoned by the royal family, he grew up surrounded by his guardian and friends.
His power awakens Orochi, a force of calamity believed to have died a thousand years ago. Upon awakening, Orochi calls Agni “my son.”
Facing questions about his identity and his power’s purpose, Agni confronts the threat he awakened to protect those he loves. His adventure brings sound and myth together.
The film’s staff includes:
- Director, original concept, original character design and art setting: Takashi Nakamura
- Character design: Tokuyuki Matsutake
- In-between animation supervisor: Mitsunori Murata
- Art director: Kazuyuki Hashimoto
- Art setting assistant: Koji Hashiguchi
- Color design: Terumi Nakauchi
- CGI director: Keisuke Sasagawa (TRICK BLOCK)
- Director of photography: Mitsuhiro Sato (animocaramel)
- Planning producer: Makoto Kimura (BLUE RIGHTS)
- Production producer: Shō Shigemitsu (IKKO-IKKO)
Nakamura’s previous film credits include:
- Akira — character designer and animation director
- A Tree of Palme (Palme no Ki) — director
- Harmony — director
Matsutake’s credits include:
- Medabots (Medarot)
- Ninja vs. Gokudo (Ninja to Gokudō)
- Tales of Phantasia
The project is seeking creative and co-production partners to build long-term intellectual property. Its development plans include:
- Serialized manga
- Short films
- Character-based projects
- Toys
- Other merchandise
Makoto Kimura established BLUE RIGHTS in 2024 after retiring from MAPPA, where he served as executive director, rights management director and producer.
At its launch, the company announced plans to produce televised and theatrical anime, alongside entertainment outside anime, including:
- Manga
- Novels
- Music
- Music videos
- Events
- Commercials
- Products
BLUE RIGHTS prioritizes planning and production over animation production.
Sources: BLUE RIGHTS press release via ANN
