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Arte Manga Gets Anime Adaptation Set in Renaissance Florence

publication · 2026-04-27

Yamato Video announced the Italian release of an anime series based on Kei Ōkubo's award-winning manga 'Arte'. The manga, published in Japan since 2013 and in Italy by Panini Comics, follows a fictional Florentine girl in the Renaissance who pursues painting against societal norms. The anime is directed by Takayuki Hamana, produced by Seven Arcs, with screenplay by Reiko Yoshida. Italian voice actors include Emanuela Ionica as the protagonist and Lorenzo Scattorin as Leo. No release date has been revealed.

Key facts

  • Yamato Video announced the Italian release of the 'Arte' anime via a promotional video on YouTube.
  • The manga 'Arte' by Kei Ōkubo has been serialized since 2013 in Japan.
  • Panini Comics publishes the manga in Italy.
  • The story is set in Renaissance Florence and follows a girl aspiring to be a painter.
  • The anime is directed by Takayuki Hamana and produced by Seven Arcs.
  • Reiko Yoshida wrote the screenplay.
  • Emanuela Ionica voices the protagonist; Lorenzo Scattorin voices Leo.
  • No release date or further details have been announced.

Entities

Artists

  • Kei Ōkubo
  • Takayuki Hamana
  • Reiko Yoshida
  • Emanuela Ionica
  • Lorenzo Scattorin

Institutions

  • Yamato Video
  • Panini Comics
  • Seven Arcs

Locations

  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Florence

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