The Japanese poster visual for the first original feature-length animation of the blockbuster series that has etched its name in film history, 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' (to be released on December 27), has been completed.

Based on the masterpiece by J.R.R. Tolkien and immortalized in film history by director and co-screenwriter Peter Jackson, the epic fantasy 'The Lord of the Rings' (trilogy). This work, which for the first time adapts the untold story set 200 years earlier into a film, is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, known for works such as 'Eden of the East,' 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex,' and 'Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit.' The setting is the land of knights, Rohan. It depicts the legendary battle that determines the fate of Middle-earth.

Leading the knights of Rohan behind her and bravely brandishing sword and shield is the protagonist Hera (voiced by Fuka Koshiba). A dignified princess skilled in horsemanship and swordsmanship, she entrusts herself to a battle that will determine the fate of the kingdom in order to protect its peace.

Hera's father, King Helm (voiced by Masachika Ichimura), is the person from whom the name "Helm's Deep," familiar to fans of the series, is derived—a great king who rules over the proud people of Rohan. Wolf (voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda), who becomes a threat to the kingdom, was once Hera's childhood friend who spent their early years together. However, due to certain reasons, he ends up in an adversarial relationship with her and the people of Rohan. From the two depicted with their backs turned to each other, one can sense their strong convictions that will never intersect.

In the background, familiar to 'The Lord of the Rings' fans, Hornburg and the Great Eagles are also depicted, making the visual heighten expectations for what kind of battles will unfold with Rohan as the stage.

Just like the main story, this visual was handled by Studio Sola Entertainment, known for works such as 'Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War,' the anime 'ULTRAMAN,' and 'Blade Runner: Black Lotus.' It is a wholehearted piece that allows one to enjoy the delicate touch made possible only by Japan's top creators, embodying the persuasiveness as a Japanimation that the world can be proud of.

Anime The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Official Web Site

Source : ORICON NEWS