Middle Earth never been so fashionable in the audiovisual world as in recent years. Ok, the original trilogy of Peter Jackson was an unmistakable phenomenon, but now Tolkien’s world has transcended the series universe with Rings of Powerforcing Warner Bros and New Line Cinema to recover a good part of their creative rights to the writer’s work. Therefore, in 2026 we will have the prequel The Hunt for Gollum (The Hunt for Gollum) and well before, another story prior to the main plot of Frodo and company. We are talking about The Rohirrim Warthe anime proposal that will hit theaters at the end of this year. A story set centuries before Sauron’s return, focusing on the kingdom of Rohan and, by connecting from in a very special way with the original hardware.
Tolkien’s imagination had been depicted before in animation, notably in the dark work of Ralph Bakshi. However, this is the first time that this will be done through the visual style of Japanese origin and it won’t at all be at odds with the epic journey that hit movie theaters in 2001. As for whole new vision of the fantasy worldfans automatically wonder about the audiovisual continuity of what they already know. In the case of the films by the New Zealand director and the Prime Video seriesit seems clear that there is an unrelated separation between the two worlds. However, in the case of The Rohirrim War no more chaos is added for the spectators and he is committed to a close relationship with what has been seen previously in the trilogy, despite the fact that the visual aspect is radically different.
Peter Jackson is the executive producer
The trailer for The Rohirrim War already proudly highlighted with Oscar-winning films and even a clear ““Peter Jackson Presents”. Of course, Jackson only serves as executive producer, while Kenji Kamiyama has taken on the task of directing the entire audiovisual extravaganza that the animated film will have. The filmmaker can get used to this new role, because in The Hunt for Gollum He will also carry out his work in the offices, leaving the actor’s gaze behind the cameras. Andy Serkiswhich in the same way will repeat in his role as Sméagol. In both cases, a certain consistency with the trilogy will be maintained, ensuring a special link. Whether through the return of Serkis and Ian McKellen or in the case of the anime, with the original voice of Miranda Ottowho previously gave life to Éowyn. She is ready to tell the story, recounting an important moment in her people’s mythology.
And although other illustrious members of the Rohirrim appear in the trilogy, including King Théoden (late Bernard Hill) and his brother, Éomer (Karl Urban), the young warrior would end up being the most memorable as she takes on the leader of the Ringwraiths and wins, crowning herself as one of the most powerful female characters of her time. Thus consolidating the fact that it is an excellent option to be the point of intersection between The Rohirrim War And Jackson’s three feature films.
Another character who will appear according to the Japanese version of the trailer is the magician. Saruman. His appearance makes sense if we remember that his main mission is to maintain peace in Middle-earth. An approach which could explain a little more, his fall into darkness.
What is “The Rohirrim War” about?
The Rohirrim War This separated by more than 200 years with the events of the trilogy, but it has an undeniable connection with The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. The tale features the former king of Rohan, Hammer Helm and his family, during a war against an army of Dunlendings, after the political marriage collapses when Helm kills Freca. His son Wulf will take revenge by declaring war on the man who resisted with his people at Helm’s Deep.
The Rohirrim War firsts next December 13 of 2024.
