JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Manga Productions has launched a promotional video for the first joint Saudi-Japanese anime film “The Journey.” Film buffs will enjoy a unique multi-sensory experience through 4DX technology, which simulates the effects and conditions seen on screen. The launch of the promotional video comes ahead of the renowned Berlin International Film Festival beginning March 1. The promotional video will be featured on the social media platforms of Manga Production and Vox Cinemas. لكل منّا شيء يحميه.العرض الترويجي للفيلم السعودي الياباني #فيلم_الرحلةيعرض في صيف ٢٠٢١ بصالات السينما. #مانجا_للإنتاجpic.twitter.com/ymYo6GFWb0 — Manga Productions شركة مانجا للإنتاج (@manga_prd) February 25, 2021 “The Journey,” which is in pre-production, will be available in summer this year in cinemas in the Middle East and North Africa, and will be distributed in Japan by T-Joy Company. CEO of Manga Productions Dr. Essam Bukhari said the film is directed and produced by a specialized team of Japanese experts and Saudi talents. “The video will be featured in the region and worldwide to export our Saudi culture and historical stories from the Arabian Peninsula,” he added. “This will be the first of a number of videos that will be produced by Manga Productions and will be featured in cinemas in the Middle East and the world.”HIGHLIGHTS • Launch comes ahead of Berlin International Film Festival on March 1. • The promotional video will be featured on the social media platforms of Manga Production and Vox Cinemas. Inspired by the history of the Arabian Peninsula and the ancient civilizations of the region, “The Journey” tells the story of Aws, a potter with a mysterious past who indulged in an epic battle in defense of his city. It is a joint production with famous Japanese studio Toei Animation, and is directed by renowned international director Kobun Shizuno, who has directed anime hits including “Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle” and “Detective Conan.” Manga Productions was keen to recruit well-known Japanese voice actors, such as Hiroshi Kamiya, Takaya Kuroda, Toru Furuya and others. A number of famous Arab actors have taken part in the Arabic version of the movie, including Nassar Al-Nassar, Abdo Chahine and Rasha Rizk. Manga Productions is a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, and is specialized in producing creative content through animations, video games and comics that target various social groups, both locally and internationally.