Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim It is a new Japanese anime film in anime style adapted from the famous work of J. R. R. Tolkien, and it was also Present at the anime fair This week with some Pictures and details On this wonderful production from Warner Bros.
This is the first experiment of this kind, directed by Kenji Kamiyama: although Lord of the Rings has already received animated adaptations in the past, this is the first time such a process has been carried out using the typical style of Lord of the Rings.Japanese animation It is also the first time that a story has been shown that revolves entirely around a female protagonist.
In Japanese animation, it is not uncommon for there to be a movie The heroine of the novel “She’s the main character, but that’s very rare when it comes to Lord of the Rings movies,” Kamiyama said.
An original and innovative project about the Lord of the Rings.
“Our film has a strong main character in Hera, and our story is told by the noble character Eowyn, so women are at the centre of the representation.
“With so many fans of Tolkien’s original work, I hope everyone can enjoy this film, which was an exciting challenge to build,” the director said.
On the occasion of the Anime Expo, some new images were released depicting the protagonist Hera in some moments of the story.
In addition to Kamiyama (Eden of the East, Blade Runner Black Lotus, Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), Academy Award-winning screenwriter Philippa Boyens (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) is also on board as producer. Phoebe Greitens and Artie Papageorgiou are screenwriters.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim takes place 183 years before the events of the original film trilogy and tells the story of the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.
“A surprise attack by Wolf, the cunning and cruel Lord of Dunlending who seeks revenge for his father’s murder, forces Helm and his people to make a last daring stand at the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg, a mighty castle that will later be known as Helm’s Deep,” reads the film’s synopsis.
“Hera, daughter of Helm, finds herself in an increasingly desperate situation, and must find the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy bent on her complete destruction.”
As producer Joseph Chu explained, the creative team also uses hand-drawn animation techniques for the film, to achieve results that are unprecedented in the field.
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