Honey, flash!
Earlier today, the official Cutie Honey -Tears- website started streaming a new teaser trailer. The 90-second teaser is set to opening theme Believe by Mariya Nishiuchi.
In addition, the site updated with a photo of Nishiuchi in-character as the titular Cutie Honey and a poster visual. You can check these out below:
Cutie Honey -Tears- is a live-action film based on Go Nagai’s Cutey Honey manga. The feature is being directed by Asai Takeshi is helming the project, while Shirogumi Inc.’s Ryo Higuchi serves as Visual Effects Director.
The film is set in an alternate future, where AI technology reigns supreme. In this world, the wealthy elites live in gleaming cities, which tower over the slums and ghettos that the rest of the world calls “home.” Cutie Honey is a special android, capable of human emotions and imbued with the memories of genius scientist Dr. Kisaragi’s daughter. She’s driven to confront the corruption of humanity that resides within the city.
Filming for the project wrapped in December. Production is scheduled to finish by June, and the film it slated to hit Japanese theaters in October.
In April, the Cutie Honey -Tears- website updated with a 60-second teaser trailer and several stills, which you can check out below.
Teaser Trailer
Production Stills
Source: Anime! Anime!
