-nekopoi--mimk-138-live-action-iribitari-gal--7... May 2026

| Phase | Dates | Key Milestones | |------|-------|----------------| | Pre‑production | Jan‑Jun 2023 | Script finalization, design of CGI rabbit, location scouting. | | Principal Photography | Jul‑Nov 2023 | 45 days on set, 12 days of on‑location shoots in Kyoto’s historic districts (to capture Edo‑era motifs). | | VFX & Post‑production | Dec 2023‑Jun 2024 | CGI integration, sound design, color grading (HDR10+). | | Test Screenings | July 2024 | Positive feedback; minor edits to pacing. | | Release | Dec 2024 (Japan) / Jan 2025 (global) | Simultaneous theatrical and streaming debut. |

Incorporating kappa, tanuki, and yokai mythology, the film positions ancient stories as stabilizers for an unstable future—a concept that resonates across cultures experiencing rapid technological change. -NekoPoi--MIMK-138-Live-Action-Iribitari-Gal--7...

Translating a “cat” aesthetic (from “Neko”) into live‑action involves: | Phase | Dates | Key Milestones |