Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood
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| Kanji | bâan - 大人の彊界 | ||||
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| Directed by | Yoshimitsu Ōhashi | ||||
| Screenplay by | Megumi Hosaka | ||||
| Story by | Garnt Maneetapho | ||||
| Produced by | Garnt Maneetapho | ||||
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| Music by | Kevin Penkin | ||||
Production companies | GeeXPlus Studio Daisy | ||||
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Running time | 18 minutes | ||||
| Country | Japan | ||||
| Language | Japanese | ||||
Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood (Japanese: bâan - 大人の彊界, Hepburn: Bâan - Otona no Kyōkai) is an upcoming original Japanese fantasy anime short film animated by Studio Daisy. The film is directed by Yoshimitsu Ōhashi and based on an original story by Garnt Maneetapho, with music composed by Kevin Penkin. It is scheduled to premiere theatrically in Tokyo on 24 August 2025, and will later be released on Gigguk's YouTube channel.
Plot
Set in both modern-day Japan and the fictional world of Euthania, which are connected by a warp gate, the story follows two characters on their respective journeys. Rinrada Ratchamanee leaves her village in Euthania to travel to Japan, while Daichi Arai leaves Japan for Euthania following personal conflicts with his family. Euthania is depicted as having a mild and peaceful climate, inhabited by various fantasy races, but also home to dangerous creatures such as large monsters.[1][2][3]
Characters
- Rinrada Ratchamanee (リンラダ, Rinrada)
- Voiced by: Haruna Mikawa[4] (Japanese); Sydney Poniewaz[4] (English)
- Rinrada is a young woman, an orphan from a young age, who feels a strong desire to live independently and decides to leave Euthania to pursue her own path.[5]
- Daichi Arai (ダイチ, Daichi)
- Voiced by: Shōya Ishige[4]
- Daichi is a young man who chooses to leave Japan for Euthania, where his overprotective parents reside, in search of a freer and more independent life.[5]
Production
Background
On his podcast Trash Taste, Maneetapho explained that Bâan was a fully independent production with no plans to develop it into a larger franchise. He funded the project entirely with his own money, even doubling the budget when necessary, and took on additional sponsorships for his YouTube videos to support the film. Maneetapho also shared that he initially pitched the concept as an isekai story first to Kadokawa and later to Studio Daisy, explaining that while developing the work, he drew inspiration from themes of cultural identity and the struggle to find one’s place while writing the film.[2] In an interview with Japanese entertainment website Natalie, he shared that having lived in many countries and experienced a variety of cultures, he often found it difficult to understand the concept of home.[5] The world of Euthania was inspired by both Thai folklore and Southeast Asian mythology.[6]
Development
On 3 July 2025, during a panel at Anime Expo, Maneetapho announced the production of Bâan, with the film being produced by Studio Daisy and directed by Yoshimitsu Ōhashi. Kevin Penkin was confirmed to compose the film’s music.[7] The project was introduced as part of GeeXPlus’ new production division, GeeXProductions, alongside other titles.[8] It was also revealed that Japanese voice actors Haruna Mikawa and Shōya Ishige will voice the characters Rinrada Ratchamanee and Daichi Arai, respectively.[1] Maneetapho’s wife, Sydney Poniewaz, who was also present at the panel, was announced as the English voice actress for Ratchamanee.[7][4] On 9 July, Maneetapho posted a preview of the film's soundtrack titled "Khlui" on X (formerly Twitter) and later explained that the title shares its name with the traditional Thai bamboo flute and noted that it was his mother's favorite instrument.[9] While developing the character of Rinrada Ratchamanee, Maneetapho described her as the "child" of himself and Sydney Poniewaz, explaining that she embodied Poniewaz's energy and his own insecurities.[6]
Release
The film is scheduled to premiere at Grand Cinema Sunshine in Toshima, Japan on 24 August 2025, and will later be released on Maneetapho's YouTube channel, accompanied by a behind-the-scenes documentary.[9][10] The YouTube release will feature both a Japanese dub and an English dub.[1]
Media
Merchandise
At Anime Expo, exclusive merchandise from Bâan and other GeeXPlus projects was available for pre-order at a dedicated booth.[6] The merchandise will be produced and sold by Nonsense, a brand owned by Joey Bizinger, who is also Maneetapho's co-host on the Trash Taste podcast.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Rafael Antonio, Pineda (3 July 2025). "GeeXPlus' New GeeXProductions Division Produces Gigguk's Bâan -The Boundaries of Adulthood- Anime Short Movie". Anime News Network.
- ^ a b c Trinos, Angelo Delos. "1 Famous Anime Youtuber Is Making His Own Anime – & It Could Change the Anime Industry's Future for the Better". Comic Book Resources.
- ^ Mychal, Douglas (3 July 2025). "New GeeXProductions Division Produces Gigguk's Anime Baan". Final Weapon.
- ^ a b c d Fenn, Archie (4 July 2025). "Popular YouTuber Unveils First Look at Original Anime: Watch". ComicBook.com.
- ^ a b c "KADOKAWAグループのGeeXPlus、海外インフルエンサー主導のアニメ制作事業を始動". Natalie (in Japanese). 4 July 2025.
- ^ a b c Gibbs, Jay (4 July 2025). "Gigguk Creates His Own Isekai Anime". Anime Corner.
- ^ a b "Youtuber With 3.6 Million Followers Releases Trailer for Their Upcoming Fantasy Anime From 'CODE GEASS' Director". Collider.com. 4 July 2025.
- ^ "海外YouTuberがアニメを製作する新時代へ、GeeXPlusが新事業「GeeXProductions」を始動". Brand New Creativity (in Japanese).
- ^ a b Nwaenie, Chike (12 July 2025). "Gigguk's Official Isekai Anime Reveals New Preview of OST, 'Khlui' by Kevin Penkin". Anime Corner.
- ^ Guerrero, Justin (5 July 2025). "AX 2025: Creators Gigguk, DillonGoo, and OtakuVS unveil anime projects". ComicsBeat.
External links
- Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood at IMDb
- Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood (film) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia