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Sunny

Japan / United States

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StudioDwarf Studios

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Format familyUnclassified

SubtypeProject

StatusAnnounced / in development

Techniquepuppet

Distribution & partnersGKIDS (Distributor)

Overview

Stop-motion feature adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto's manga Sunny, written and directed by Michael Arias (Tekkonkinkreet). produced by Dwarf Studios with GKIDS. first-look puppets revealed at Annecy 2025 Animation Day (Cannes showcase, May 18, 2025). reported target completion around 2029.

Cast & crew (1)

Cast and crew credited on Sunny
Person	Role	Department	Source
Michael Arias	director; writer	direction	trade press (Anime News Network, Variety) source animenewsnetwork.com animenewsnetwork.com variety.com high confidence Details Named director/writer per GKIDS/dwarf studios announcement and trade press coverage.

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