Hey everyone, it's Tiffany again! Today I'm excited to announce the launch of a new short film called "Traveling Daru", created by the same staff behind Makoto Shinkai's "5 Centimeters per Second" and "The Place Promised in Our Early Days". This heartwarming piece tells the story of Daru, a handmade stuffed toy, who goes on a journey searching for its owner after they get separated at the airport. Despite the very limited dialogue, the music and smooth animation is more than enough to convey the emotions and feelings of the story, and I will admit, I found myself choking up at more than one point during the film. Don't be fooled by the child-like art style and simple plot; "Traveling Daru" is a wonderfully told tale that appeals to both adults and children alike, and at 10 minutes and 30 seconds, it's easily viewable in one sitting.

Traveling Daru will launch TONIGHT, August 6, at 6pm (PDT), available to both Free and Premium users, so don't take my word for it, go check it out for yourselves!



Traveling Daru

Synopsis:
Daru, a cherished handmade stuffed toy, gets lost and separated from its owner one day when at the airport. Determined to find her again, Daru sets out on a journey around the world in search of her. As time passes, the girl begins to forget about Daru. Will Daru be able to find and see its beloved owner again?



For those interested in extra content and supporting the creators, you can purchase the region-free DVD version here at Amazon.co.jp!

Also, be sure to check out Check out CoMix Wave Films on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cwfilms!

interesting I'll be watching just for the hell of it

Cute

Looks nice. I like the art. I shall watch :3

sounds pretty good, I'll watch this

Seems interesting enough. Those 10 minutes might be worthy ones =D

Looks cute, I love these kind of short little films

This does look nice.

I hope it's okay to do this: Amazon.co.jp's shipping costs are so high that I've pretty much stopped using them. It looks like you can also get it at CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=CWF-112, and there may be other places (like PlayAsia), as well.

Yeah, we are asking the publisher to see if it is available on the US Amazon website, but that was the link we were provided with.

I am so watching it!

I'll watch and hopefully i won't cry watching this one.

The artwork reminds me of Studio Ghibli, couldn't ask for more. Will be watching!

sounds like Toy Story

5 centimeters per second, you say? I'm there

soo cute, watching some of it on the ps3 app tonight