Trailer: ‘The Imaginary’

By   |  Dec 15, 2023

‘The Imaginary’ (屋根裏のラジャー) is a 2023 Japanese animated fantasy directed by Yoshiyuki Momose.

Based on A.F. Harrold’s 2014 novel of the same name, the film follows an imaginary friend who must return to his creator before he is forgotten or captured by an evil man who can see imaginary friends. The voice cast includes Kokoro Terada, Rio Suzuki, Atsuko Takahata, Eito Kawahara, Ikue Otani, and Issey Ogata.

Synopsis: In a world where imaginations can live and be eaten by others, Rudger, an Imaginary boy, can be seen by no one but his creator, a young girl named Amanda. Their shared existence is confined to the attic of Amanda’s residence, where they delve into her vibrant imagination. However, Imaginaries are subject to an inexorable fate: dissolution with human forgetfulness. Baffled by this eventuality, Rudger clings to a glimmer of hope, embarking on an inconspicuous odyssey after Mr. Bunting, who hunts Imaginaries, arrives at Amanda’s doorstep. His journey leads him to the enclave referred to as “The Town of Imaginaries”, a sanctuary for forgotten Imaginaries. This encounter initiates a monumental voyage that steers the course of familial bonds and cherished connections, shaping their forthcoming trajectories.

‘The Imaginary’ opens across Japan on December 15, 2023.

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