The new animation by Mamoru Oshii will be broadcast and distributed in 2020, with 10 years of motivation

A new conception of 10 years by Mamoru Oshii who is known for works such as 'Ghost in the Shell / GHOST IN THE SHELL', 'Urusei Yatsura 2 Beautiful Dreamer', 'Sky Chlora The Sky Crawlers' and 'Galm Wars' It became clear that animation was produced.

Establishment of Ichigo Animation Co., Ltd. and announcement of new animation production by Mamoru Oshii
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This animation will be developed by Ichigo Co. , Ltd. , which is engaged in a comprehensive real estate service business and a clean energy business, to realize the long-term VISION 'Ichigo 2030' formulated in April 2019. For production, a 100% consolidated subsidiary 'Ikago Animation Co., Ltd.' will be established.

Achievement of Medium-term Business Plan “Power Up 2019” and Formulation of Long-term VISION “Ichigo 2030”
(PDF file) https://www.ichigo.gr.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ichigo_20190417_Ichigo2030_JPN.pdf

The film is an ambitious work that Mamoru Oshii, who will be the general director, has repeatedly planned for 10 years, and is scheduled to be broadcast and distributed from spring 2020 to early summer.

About four years ago, when I was told the director's cut of 'THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor Capital Battle' to be released, he told us that 'I can make a movie, either animation or live-action '. Is this work a form similar to a movie?