Japan’s Sake Culture is Getting a Stunning Animated Movie and We Are Obsessed
- A new animated documentary called ‘The Taste of Water.’
- A partnership between India’s Toonz Media and Japan’s Supersub.
- A deep dive into the history and future of sake.
We just saw the most exciting news from the Annecy Animation Film Festival. Imagine a movie that blends real history with beautiful art. India’s Toonz Media Group and Tokyo’s Supersub LLC are making it happen. They are teaming up to produce a feature documentary called ‘The Taste of Water.’
It is all about sake. Yes, the drink! But this isn’t a dry history book. It’s fully animated. We love this idea. The film will follow the culture and the future of Japan’s most famous beverage. Director Riki Ohkanda is at the helm.
The visual style is what really got us. Think soft lines and a calm aesthetic. We can already imagine the colors of the Japanese countryside. It feels peaceful. This is art in motion. It makes the subject feel fresh and modern.
While we wait for this to drop, we’ve been catching up on other screen news. For instance, Emraan Hashmi is scaring us again and we are totally here for it. On the sadder side, we found out the DeuxMoi HBO show is officially dead. What a bummer.
This sake project is a big deal for international creators. Seeing an Indian studio work with a Japanese one is so cool. It shows how big the world of animation is getting. Even stars like Mouni Roy know that taking on unique roles is the way to go. We can’t wait to grab a glass and watch this.
Our Take
As art graduates, we are suckers for a good vibe. Mixing animation with a documentary is a genius move. It makes the story feel personal. The ‘Taste of Water’ looks like it will be a treat for the eyes. We need more movies that look this pretty. It’s a great way to learn something new without feeling like you’re in school.
