The animation studios and directors for the Miru: Paths to My Future original anime’s five episodes have been revealed.
They are:
Episode 079 “Stardust Memory”
Produced by LinQ and directed by Norio Kajima (Kakyuusei and Refrain Blue). Has Sumakidori as character designer and Kenji Teraoka (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection) as mechanical designer.
Plot: A space pilot faces the consequences of the Butterfly Effect, struggling with loss and new hope.
Episode 101 “The King of the Forest”
Produced by TriF Studio and directed by Okamoto (Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms). Okamoto is also the character designer.
Plot: A young man pursues his childhood dreams, inspired by Japan’s classic “Yanboh and Marboh Weather Forecast.”
Episode 217 “Londonderry Air”
Produced by SCOOTER FILMS and Shirogumi, directed by Tomohiro Kawamura (Eiga Shimajiro: Shimajiro to Yuki no Uta). Character designs by JINO.
Plot: A robot named MIRU embarks on a journey of self-discovery through music.
Episode 630 “Re: MIRU”
Produced by Reirs and directed by Tadashi Mishina (Fate/Grand Order THE MOVIE Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot Wandering; Agateram 3D director). Character designs by Fujio Oda (AD Police Episode 1 animation character designer).
Plot: A bleak future unfolds as creative minds at REIRS experiment with compelling visual storytelling.
Episode 926 “Wait, I’ll Be There”
Produced by LARX and Studio Hibari, directed by Saori Nakashiki (Tales of Wedding Rings character designer, Hatena Illusion Episode 1 co-director). Character designs by Terumi Nishii (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable).
Plot: An origin story featuring the energetic girl Airu and the mysterious robotic dog Pochimaru.
Miru: Paths to My Future is created by Yanmar Holdings, a Japanese manufacturer of agricultural machinery, industrial engines, and other equipment. The anthology-style anime is set to premiere in Japan in April and is described as:
A Story of Encounters between Humanity and a Robot. Born in a distant future, MIRU, a weaponless robot, travels across time to support people from different eras. “MIRU” encounters individuals from different times and places, people who, despite their struggles, live their lives with determination. Through their encounters with MIRU, people take small yet meaningful steps forward. These steps, like the “Butterfly Effect,” create waves of change, becoming steps toward a brighter future. “The future is in our hands.” A story that reminds us of the power in every small beginning.
Masuo Ueda (producer on shows like Mobile Suit Victory Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam Wing) is credited as Miru: Paths to My Future‘s executive producer. The company Skyfall, which Ueda is CEO of, has a production support credit.
Update: Added the episode synopses.
Sources: Press release, Miru: Paths to My Future website, email correspondence
