To the fans and the researchers of anime
This is a pioneering project for cooperation between an animated film and a municipality in Japan.
Ueda city is the home of "Summer Wars". You can see the beautiful scenery and the history of Ueda in the movie.
These days, digital technology developed so highly that there is almost nothing that live-action film cannot visualize. So, at this stage, we have to think about the difference between live-action film and anime as a means of expression.
When we, the citizens of Ueda, saw "Summer Wars" we could find something wonderful in the movie. It is a possibility of anime as a means of expression that live-action movie cannot do. It means that Ueda is a special place for anime.
Hence, we hope that you come to Ueda after you enjoy "Summer Wars" and that Ueda will become a sacred place of anime for the funs and the researchers.
Anime is a great art form that Japan can be proud of. We believe that the relation between "Summer Wars" and Ueda will bring it to the new stage.