Production

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In November 2022, Naoko Yamada stated in an interview with Anime News Network that she was working on a film with Science Saru.^[1] The title was announced in December; it was also announced that Reiko Yoshida would be writing the screenplay and that Kensuke Ushio would be composing the music.^[2]

Release

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The film was originally set to be released in Japanese theaters in Q4 2023.^[2] In August 2023, Toho announced that the film would be delayed until 2024.^[3] The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2024.^[4] The film was released in Japanese theaters on August 30, 2024.^[5]^[6]

Internationally, Encore Films released the film in India on November 22, 2024.^[7] GKIDS released an early screening of the film in IMAX on January 23, 2025, in North American theaters with an English dub.^[8] It was subsequently released in standard screenings in North America on January 24th, 2025.^[9]^[10] The film was released in the United Kingdom by Anime Limited on January 31, 2025.^[9]^[11]

Manga adaptation

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A manga adaptation, written and illustrated by Sanami Suzuki, began serialization on Kadokawa Shoten's Comic Newtype website on July 16, 2024.^[12]

^ Cayanan, Joanna (December 2, 2022). "Naoko Yamada Directs Upcoming Feature at Science Saru". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 2, 2022). "Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's Anime Film Reveals Kimi no Iro Title, Fall 2023 Debut, Teaser Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
^ Pineda, Rafael (August 3, 2023). "Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's Kimi no Iro Anime Film Rescheduled to 2024". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
^ Mateo, Alex (April 25, 2024). "Ghost Cat Anzu, The Colors Within, More Anime Screen at Annecy". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ Cayanan, Joanna (March 18, 2024). "Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's Kimi no Iro Anime Film Reveals Special Promo Video, Cast, More Staff, August 30 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
^ "INTERVIEW: Naoko Yamada's 'The Colors Within': A Film That Confronts Emotions Beyond Words". Japan Anime News powered by ORICON NEWS. September 5, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
^ Hazra, Adriana (November 22, 2024). "The Colors Within Anime Opens in Indian Theaters on November 22". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
^ "The Colors Within: IMAX Early Preview (2025) Movie Tickets & Showtimes Near You". www.imax.com. January 8, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
^ ^a ^b Mateo, Alex (April 25, 2024). "GKIDS, Anime Ltd. License Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's The Colors Within Anime Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ Mateo, Alex (October 11, 2024). "The Colors Within Film's English-Subbed Trailer Reveals January 24 Opening in U.S." Anime News Network. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
^ "Explore a joyful world of color with The Colors Within – in cinemas January 31st 2025". All the Anime. November 26, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
^ Tai, Anita (July 17, 2024). "Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's The Colors Within Film Gets Manga Adaptation". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 19, 2024.

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