Anime YouTuber and influencer Garnt “Gigguk” Maneetapho has announced that his highly anticipated anime short film, “Bâan -The Boundaries of Adulthood-,” will make its worldwide debut on his YouTube channel on September 20, 2025. The announcement also included details on the English dub cast and staff for the film.
The animated short, produced by GeeXProductions and Studio Daisy, had an early theatrical screening in Tokyo on August 24. Its global YouTube release will feature both Japanese and English dubs, alongside a behind-the-scenes documentary offering a look into its creation.
Exploring the World of “Bâan -The Boundaries of Adulthood-“
“Bâan -The Boundaries of Adulthood-” (Japanese: “Bâan – Otona no Kyōkai-“) is an 18-minute fantasy short film that delves into themes of belonging and self-discovery. The narrative centers on two protagonists, Arai Daichi and Rinrada Ratchamanee, as they embark on journeys to find a place where they truly belong.
A Tale of Two Worlds: Japan and Euthania
The story unfolds across two interconnected worlds: modern-day Japan and the fictional realm of Euthania. Euthania is depicted as a vibrant land rich in nature, populated by various magical races inspired by Southeast Asian and Thai mythology. These two distinct worlds are linked by a mysterious warp gate.
Daichi, a 21-year-old from Japan grappling with family conflicts, seeks escape in Euthania. Conversely, Rinrada, a 19-year-old Euthanian, leaves her village with a strong desire for independence, setting out to connect with Japan. While Euthania boasts a peaceful climate and diverse fantasy races, it also harbors threats such as large monsters.
Key Creative Team Behind “Bâan”
The project brings together a notable team of anime industry professionals. Yoshimitsu Ohashi, known for his work on “Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture,” directs the anime at Studio Daisy. Gigguk himself serves as a supervising director and is credited with the original story, drawing from his personal experiences and challenges in understanding the concept of “home.”
The screenplay was penned by Megumi Hosaka, with Hanyu- handling character design and general art direction. The music is composed by the acclaimed Kevin Penkin, recognized for his scores in “Made in Abyss” and “The Rising of The Shield Hero.”
English Dub Cast and Localization Details
The English dub of “Bâan -The Boundaries of Adulthood-” features a talented voice cast. Sydney Poniewaz, also known as Sydsnap and Gigguk’s wife, takes on the role of Rin. Aleks Le, known for his work in “Solo Leveling,” voices Daichi.
Connor Colquhoun (CDawgVA) is the ADR Director for the English dub, with Diana Garnett serving as the English localization producer. The Japanese voice cast includes Haruna Mikawa as Rin and Shōya Ishige as Daichi.
GeeXProductions’ Flagship Project
“Bâan -The Boundaries of Adulthood-” is one of the flagship projects under GeeXProductions, a new division of the KADOKAWA-owned creator management and integrated marketing agency, GeeXPlus, Inc. This initiative aims to foster creator-centric, YouTube-first animation projects. Other projects under GeeXProductions include DillonGoo’s “Soul Mart” and OtakuVS’s “Otachan!” indie anime short series.
