Acura has launched a new promotional video for the Acura 'Series S' that doubles as a trailer for its upcoming anime series, 'Type S: Chiaki's Journey.' The anime trailer includes amazing visual effects that astound viewers with high-octane racing action. The trailer shows a brief race scene between two characters, one of which is the protagonist Chiaki, complete with in-engine visual effects and smooth animation that shows Acura invested a lot of time and money into this project.
The upcoming anime has also received a page on the media information website IMDB, complete with a blurb that outlines the anime's story. From this description, the anime will follow a young girl named Chiaki who is a young driving protégé. The other characters listed are Chiaki's uncle Noboru and Chaiki's rival, Erich. This anime will be a mini-series that focuses on Chiaki preparing for "the biggest race of her life."
Image Credit: Acura
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Automaker-produced Media
- Opportunity for car makers to enter the entertainment industry and use their resources to create their own media, potentially disrupting traditional entertainment companies.
- Anime Marketing
- Usage of anime to promote products and services, disrupting traditional advertising methods.
- Cross-industry Collaboration
- Collaboration between the anime and automotive industries, opening the opportunity for cross-promotion and creating a new synergy.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive Industry
- The automotive industry can utilize their resources to create media content that effectively promotes their brand.
- Entertainment Industry
- The entertainment industry may see new competition as automotive companies enter the space with their own media and creative content.
- Anime Industry
- Opportunity for collaboration with the automotive industry and the cross-promotion of products and services.
