Japan’s Sake Culture Gets the Animated Documentary Treatment in Supersub and Toonz Media Group’s ‘Taste of Water’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Supersub LLC and Toonz Media Group announced their co-production of "The Taste of Water," an animated feature documentary, at the Annecy Animation Film Festival. This film will explore the history, culture, and future of Japanese sake. Directed by Riki Ohkanda and executive produced by Ryo Nakajima, the documentary aims to provide an in-depth look at the traditional Japanese rice wine. The collaboration between the Tokyo-based Supersub and India's Toonz Media Group signifies a cross-cultural effort to bring the nuanced world of sake to a global audience through animation. The project is expected to highlight the craftsmanship and heritage associated with sake production, potentially drawing attention to the beverage and its cultural significance. Further details regarding the film's release date and distribution plans are anticipated to be announced following its production phase.