Andean-Inspired Anime 'Apukunapa Kutimuynin' to Showcase at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
The anime 'Apukunapa Kutimuynin', drawing from Andean culture, will be featured at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, highlighting cultural diversity and bilateral ties between Peru and Japan.
The international animation studio Ninakami's anime 'Apukunapa Kutimuynin', inspired by the Andean cosmovision, is set to be screened at the Peru Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. This event marks a significant moment for cultural exchange, showcasing the anime's narrative of the Apus, protective deities, returning to the modern world. The inclusion of 'Apukunapa Kutimuynin' in the Expo underscores the theme of 'Infinite Possibilities' and the sub-theme 'Empowering Lives', emphasizing cultural diversity's role in fostering innovation and social transformation.
Omar Vallejos, a Peruvian leading the project at Ninakami studio, expressed pride in representing the collaboration between Peru and Japan. The anime's reception has surpassed expectations, highlighting the strong cultural and creative synergies between the two nations. The screening takes place in a dedicated area of the pavilion, part of a multisensory journey that celebrates the historical and scientific ties between Peru and Japan.
The development of 'Apukunapa Kutimuynin' involved meticulous research into pre-Columbian cultures' iconography and symbology, ensuring a respectful and accurate portrayal of traditional symbols. This attention to detail has earned the anime acclaim for its visual and narrative authenticity. Its participation in Expo 2025 reflects Peru's strategy to leverage cultural diversity as a means of global positioning and development, showcasing the country's rich heritage on an international stage.