Anima City

Anima City is an independent city-state and home to a species of human animal hybrids called Beastman. The city is the main setting where the plot of Brand New Animal unfolds.

Description
The city is surrounded by water and isolated from human society. The mayor and founder of the city is Barbara Rose. The city is contained in the Beastman Special Zone and is protected under the Beastman Territory Law. Sylvasta Pharmaceuticals was heavily involved in the development of the city.

Geography
The city situated on a peninsula surrounded by water and mountains to the back, and only accessible through mountain tunnels and ferry from the human mainland. The city resides in the Beastman Special Zone.

History
""Ever since we established the Beastman Territory Law, we have managed to develop Anima City, a city where Beastmen can truly live themselves.""

- - Rose

Founding
Due to civil unrest between beastmen and humans, Chairman Rose and Prime Minister Shiramizu reached an agreement to create an independent territory for beastmen to reside in. The policy came to be known as the Beastman Territory Law which enforces the Beastman Special Zone. In order to fund the creation of Anima City, Rose partnered with Silvasta Pharmaceuticals in the Beastman Special Zone Development Project.

Under the Special Beastman Territory Law, information about human society is censored and all attempts will be redirected to the Anima City homepage.

The city is isolated from human society and provides beastmen a home that they can live and flourish freely without the danger and discrimination that is faced from Human society.

10th Anniversary Festival
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the city, a large festival was held with everyone turning into their beastmen form.

Society
While initial appearance to those outside of Anima City make it seem "flawless", there exists a dark hidden society that reflects that of normal human society and counteracts the tranquility and sanctuary that Anima City is perceived as to the public. The official language appears to be Japanese, with some signage in English. Many aspects of the society like social media seem to mirror modern Japan.

List of Locations

 * The Slums
 * Shipping Port
 * Horner Residence
 * Pizzanimals
 * Medical Center
 * City Council
 * Anima City Police
 * Beastman Co-op
 * Rabbit Town
 * Anima Stadium

Inspiration
James Gilleard was the concept artist and helped brainstorm for the city. Many of the influences stem from developed coastal mountainous cities, namely Hong Kong. The skyscraper tower in his art resembles the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada and the Space Needle in Seattle, USA. The tree structures are inspired by the Supertrees in Singapore. The geography and landscape of the city are inspired by Gibralter, Spain.

Trivia

 * During the 10-year anniversary festival, a billboard with Inferno Cop is shown.