XFLAG announced on Wednesday that it will release the new original anime short "XPICE" on the official XFLAG Anime YouTube channel on July 15. The channel began streaming a teaser video for the collaborative short on Wednesday.
The anime is the first part of a collaborative project between XFLAG, creators, and musical artists in Japan. The four-member all-female band SCANDAL inspired "XPICE," and the short features their original song "SPICE."
The project's official website describes "XPICE":
We knew that when you mix a diverse set of people and talents, the extraordinary happens. So with a mission to create new culture, we brought artists and creators together to combine a unique story, masterful animation, and an all-new song from SCANDAL into something the world's never seen before.
The result? Our very first work: XPICE—a tale of heroes fighting to protect their city, and how they grow along the way. It's got a dash of courage, a pinch of teamwork, and a whole lot of heart.
The Japanese CG anime studio Marza Animation Planet (Chi's Sweet Adventure, Lupin III THE FIRST, Resident Evil: Vendetta) is producing the short. SCANDAL is providing the music, and Spooky Graphic (Little Charo) is credited for the artwork. The project utilizes the cross-platform game engine Unity.