New Original Anime 'Shirobako' by Tsutomu Mizushima and P.A. Works Announced [Update 8/16]

The official site of a new anime titled Shirobako has been launched. It will be aired in Fall 2014. It is a collaboration between the director Tsutomu Mizushima and the studio P.A. Works. More information will be announced during Comic Market 86.

Official site: http://shirobako-anime.com/
Official Twitter: @shirobako_anime

Source: Nekonotemo

Shirobako on MAL


Update August 13
Some staff, cast members, and the synopsis have been announced.

Staff
Original Character Design: Bonkan 8
Series Composition: Michiko Yokote
Character Design & General Illustration Director: Kanami Sekiguchi
Music Director: Tsutomu Mizushima

Cast
Aoi Miyamori: Juri Kimura
Ema Yasuhara: Haruka Kamura
Shizuka Sakaki: Haruka Chisuga
Misa Toudou: Mami Takano
Midori Imai: Hitomi Oowada

Synopsis
Five girls chase their dreams. The story revolves around the everyday troubles and hardships that occur when working in the anime industry, and the results and conflicts that happen day-to-day among the group of girls.

Source: Yaraon


Update August 16
The OP and ED have been announced.

OP: "COLORFUL BOX" by Yoko Ishida
ED: "Animetic Love Letter" by Aoi Miyamori, Ema Yasuhara, Shizuka Sakaki (CV: Juri Kimura, Haruka Kamura, Haruka Chisuga)

Source: Warner Anime Twitter