How is The Island of Shadows, the new anime that comes to Star + and will surpass Netflix

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The animated series is an adaptation of the Japanese manga written and illustrated by Yasuki Tanaka.

The Isle of Shadows is coming to Star+
© Star+The Isle of Shadows is coming to Star+

The Island of Shadows either Summer Time Renderingby its title in English, is the new bet of Star+ to outperform platforms like anime content NetflixTherefore, we tell you what the project that will arrive on the streaming platform this January is about and that in places like IMDB it has a rating of 8.3 stars out of 10.

According to the description of Star+the series is a suspenseful science fiction story set on a small islandHence its name for Latin America. The animated series is classified as supernatural and mystery and starts with the death of one of his characters. “After the death of his childhood friend, Ushio Kofune, Shinpei Ajiro returns to his native home after two years for the funeral.“.

However, Ajiro’s best friend, Sou Hishigata, he suspects that something is hidden behind the death of Ushiowho was found with bruises around her neck, and who someone else could soon suffer the same fate. The next day, the entire family from the house next door disappears, triggering the story and leaving a sinister omen.

Shinpei is convinced that there must be some explanation, but unknown entities put the lives of the islanders at risk as they wander among them. Ushio’s friends begin to believe that something is up and that the death of her friend is only part of the puzzle as Ushio herself begins to appear between visions making requests to her loved ones.

When is the premiere of The Island of Shadows in Star+? The series will premiere all its chapters on January 11. Japanese manga series It was written and illustrated by Yasuki Tanaka. and began to be published in a digital magazine since 2017. The anime adaptation of the series premiered in April 2022 (Directed by Ayumu Watanabe) and the possible creation of a live-action and an escape room game has already been announced.

The Japanese cast was led by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado in demon slayer), as Shinpei Ajiro, and Anna Nagase (Hack on Yurei Deko) as Ushio Kofune. In the Latin dubbing it is found Enrique Cervantes (Neon Genesis Evangelion), Uraz Orchard (Inosuke Hashibira in demon slayer) Y Diana Nolan (Anzu Hoshino in The Romance Killer) for the leading roles.