The upcoming original anime film L’étoile de Paris en Fleur ( Paris ni Saku Étoile in Japanese) has released an "intermission" video showcasing its two stars — both as seen in the film and behind the microphone! In addition to showing scenes from the film, the 30-second video also shows Ami Toma and Lina Arashi (the voices of Fujiko Tsuguta and Chizuru, respectively) recording lines at the microphone. In a brief interview clip, Toma adds that the film "brings courage to people of all generations." L’étoile de Paris en Fleur Intermission Video RELATED: L’étoile de Paris en Fleur Anime Film Unveils Teaser Trailer, New Voice Cast Members Key visual The film debuts in Japan on March 13, 2026. Goro Taniguchi ( ONE PIECE FILM: RED ) directs L’étoile de Paris en Fleur based on concepts created by Taniguchi and Katsuya Kondo ( Kiki's Delivery Service concept designer and character designer) at ARVO Animation. Yu Yamashita ( Pompo: The Cinéphile ) designs the characters for animation, Reiko Yoshida ( The Colors Within ) writes the screenplay and Takayuki Hattori ( Martian Successor Nadesico ) is composes the music. Other staff members include: Research: Seiichi Shirato Art Direction: Yuji Kaneko Color Design: Akiko Shibata Director of Photography: Tsunetaka Ema Character Direction: Yuriko Senba 3DCG Direction: Hisayasu Kamiya Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose Prop Design: Tomomi Ozaki Mechanical Design: Fumihilo Katagai Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi The story tells of two Japanese girls who never want to give up on their dreams and reach for the stars during heavy times: Fujiko, who dreams of becoming a painter, and Chizuru, who has a fascination with ballet. They meet each other by chance in Yokohama and are then led by fate to reunite in Paris in the early 1900s, where they strive to pursue their dreams together. Source: Shochiku Anime YouTube Channel
