Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Anime Project Names Mecha Anime Veterans to Staff
The project, originally announced as a film in 2010 and rebooted as a series in 2022, now has a staff of veteran mecha creators, signaling a concrete step toward production after years of development.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime News Network, Denfaminicogamer.
Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN anime project, based on his DEVA ZAN art, announced its staff on Thursday, featuring several mecha anime veterans including Ryōsuke Takahashi, Masashi Ikeda, Tōru Yoshida, Moriyasu Taniguchi, and Kunio Ōkawara. The project is now a limited anime series and will debut its first trailer at Anime Expo on July 3.
Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN anime project, based on his DEVA ZAN art, announced its staff on Thursday. The team includes several mecha anime veterans who worked together on Armored Trooper Votoms and other projects. Masashi Ikeda and Tōru Yoshida are directing the anime. Ryōsuke Takahashi, creator of Votoms, is in charge of series scripts. Moriyasu Taniguchi is the chief animation director, and Kunio Ōkawara is the mechanical designer. Minoru Nishida is the art director.
The project is now listed as a limited anime series, shifting from its earlier theatrical plans. It will debut its first trailer at Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 3. Takahashi, Yoshida, and Taniguchi will also attend the event. Amano established Yoshitaka Amano Inc. in Los Angeles on June 17, which confirmed that production has begun on the anime.
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Sources
- Anime News Network News Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Anime Project Reveals Staff of Mecha Anime Veterans
- Denfaminicogamer 天野喜孝氏が描く完全新作オリジナルアニメ『斬 -ZAN-』が始動。「Anime Expo 2026」でパイロットフィルムが世界初公開