Promare (Japanese Audio)

About Promare (Japanese Audio)

Released in 2019, Promare (Japanese Audio) is a vibrant, action-packed animation from renowned production studio, Studio Trigger. It revolves around the battle between the Burning Rescue Fire Department and the Burnish, a group of mutants who can control flames. The story follows Galo Thymos, a new member of the Burning Rescue Team, and Lio Fotia, the leader of the Burnish, as they unravel the truth about their world.

Making / Production

Promare was directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, and written by Kazuki Nakashima. It was produced by Studio Trigger, which is known for its dynamic visual style. The animation techniques used in the film combine traditional 2D animation with 3D computer graphics, creating a unique visual experience.

Actors

• Kenichi Matsuyama as Galo Thymos - Matsuyama's passionate performance perfectly portrays Galo's energetic character.
• Taichi Saotome as Lio Fotia - Saotome brings depth and intensity to Lio's character, and his strong performance highlights the complexities of his role.
• Mayumi Shintani as Lucia Fex - Shintani's powerful performance creates a strong image for Lucia's inventive and intelligent character.
• Masato Sakai as Kray Foresight - Sakai's remarkable portrayal adds depth to Kray's character as the calculating governor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Promare is Studio Trigger's first feature film.
• The designs of the main characters, Galo and Lio, were inspired by Kamina and Simon from Gurren Lagann, another series by the same director and writer.
• The film released a short prequel called 'Galo-hen' and 'Lio-hen' focusing on the backstory of the two main characters.

Awards

Promare won the 'Audience Award' at the Scotland Loves Anime festival, and was also nominated for 'Best Animation Film' at the Mainichi Film Awards.

Quotes

• "We're not tools of the law. We're the Burning Rescue!" - Galo Thymos
• "Feel your heart burning! Your soul is ablaze!" - Lio Fotia
• "Let's show them what real burning is!" - Galo Thymos

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Inferno', the film's main theme, was composed by Hiroyuki Sawano.
• 'NEXUS', an energetic track played during a critical scene, was sung by Benjamin Anderson and mpi.
• 'Kōri no Kuni', the end credits song, was performed by Superfly.