The Disney film,Moana,may be the absolute last franchise most fans would expect to receive an anime adaptation, but recently, animation artist Gensho Yasuda has translated the adorable story into this format. Studios Xenotoon and Yasuda Studio havemasterfully taken the Disney film and added an anime spinthat fans of Japanese animation are sure to appreciate deeply.
Not only does the project pay homage to the compelling story ofMoana,it includes songs from the recently releasedMoana 2film,dubbed in Japanese. Two musical shorts were initially released, and now, fans can enjoy an additional two short animations based on more music from the acclaimed film itself.
TheMoanaAnime Has Just Released Two Additional Musical Inspired Shorts
These New Animations Feature theMoana 2Songs “Get Lost” and “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?”
According to a post onAnime News Network, thefirst twoMoanaanime shortsfrom December 7 were based on some of the movie’s most popular songs, “Beyond - Koete Yukou” and “Return to the True Me,” while thesetwo most recently posted animations are tributes to the songs, “Get Lost” and “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?“Tomona Yabiku performed the former two songs, while the latter were sung by Sonim and Matsuya Onoe, respectively. These songs were excellent choices for the anime adaptations, because they represent fans' absolutefavorite songs from the soundtrackas the most emotional, pivotal points of theMoana 2film, giving these anime shorts additional deep meaning.
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Gensho Yasuda’s animation talents took these animations to the next level, staying true to the source material, original characters' appearances, and the inspiring story ofMoanawhile still blending in distinct elements of Japanese animation that make the medium so recognizable. Yasuda is no stranger to animation, having created a number of other successful projects, including a crowdfunded theatrical film titled,Make a Girl.His style is distinctly beautiful,mixing an anime style with 3D elements that bring life and movementto the shorts, allowing theMoanacharacters to move in time with the enchanting background vocals.
The Breathtaking Shorts Are a True Love Letter to the Iconic Disney Film
Yasuda’s Gorgeous Animation Stays True to His Distinctive Style While Capturing the Originality That Makes Moana Great
Moana 2’stheatrical run has been immensely successful thus far,grossing over $700 million worldwide, which is more than the first film made during its entire time in theaters. Now is an absolutely perfect time for theMoanaanime to debut, and fans are sure to appreciate the creative new takes on songs they heard during the film, animated in Yasuda’s characteristic style. It was a delicate balance for Yasuda to capture bothMoana’snoticeable style and his own originality and creativity, but the finished shorts are absolutely breathtaking to behold, capturing his commitment and love for the iconic Disney film.
Moana 2
Cast
Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana. Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film continues the journey of Moana as she embarks on new adventures, exploring the vast Pacific Ocean while encountering new characters and challenges along the way.
