Mar 07 2025 10 mins
The Film Buff’s Animation Weekend takes on The Lord of the Rings like never before!
This time, we dive into The War of the Rohirrim—a two-hour-plus anime that expands the world of Middle-earth while staying true to Peter Jackson’s legendary films. Exploring events that connect to The Fellowship of the Ring, this film promises to deepen the lore.
But there’s a bigger question at hand—what is the true state of the Lord of the Rings franchise? Peter uncovers some surprising truths that may challenge what fans expect. Don’t miss this deep dive into the past, present, and future of Middle-earth! #LOTR #WarOfTheRohirrim #MiddleEarth #AnimationWeekend #TheFilmBuff
Those who brought is The War of the Rohirrim:
Main Cast:
Dominic Monaghan – Role unspecified
Alex Jordan – Lord Fryght
Bea Dooley – Young Héra
Elijah Tamati – Young Wulf
Will Godber – Young Rohan Refugee
Christopher Lee – Saruman (likely archival audio)
Calum Gittins – Wildman
Matt Beachen – Dunharrow Captain
Additional Voices:
A large number of voice actors contributed, including Shane Bartle, Zac Bell, Daniel Flynn, Peter Hambleton, and many more. Some voices were also provided by members of Games Workshop Limited.
Production Team Highlights:
Casting Directors: Sarah Noonan, Andy Brierley
Conceptual Designers: Alan Lee, John Howe
Original Character Designer: STATO
Animation Character Designer: Miyako Takasu
CGI Producer: Kentaro Tominaga
Key Animators: Satoshi Ichinokawa, Tomoe Nishio, Yuko Matsuda, and many others
This time, we dive into The War of the Rohirrim—a two-hour-plus anime that expands the world of Middle-earth while staying true to Peter Jackson’s legendary films. Exploring events that connect to The Fellowship of the Ring, this film promises to deepen the lore.
But there’s a bigger question at hand—what is the true state of the Lord of the Rings franchise? Peter uncovers some surprising truths that may challenge what fans expect. Don’t miss this deep dive into the past, present, and future of Middle-earth! #LOTR #WarOfTheRohirrim #MiddleEarth #AnimationWeekend #TheFilmBuff
Those who brought is The War of the Rohirrim:
Main Cast:
Dominic Monaghan – Role unspecified
Alex Jordan – Lord Fryght
Bea Dooley – Young Héra
Elijah Tamati – Young Wulf
Will Godber – Young Rohan Refugee
Christopher Lee – Saruman (likely archival audio)
Calum Gittins – Wildman
Matt Beachen – Dunharrow Captain
Additional Voices:
A large number of voice actors contributed, including Shane Bartle, Zac Bell, Daniel Flynn, Peter Hambleton, and many more. Some voices were also provided by members of Games Workshop Limited.
Production Team Highlights:
Casting Directors: Sarah Noonan, Andy Brierley
Conceptual Designers: Alan Lee, John Howe
Original Character Designer: STATO
Animation Character Designer: Miyako Takasu
CGI Producer: Kentaro Tominaga
Key Animators: Satoshi Ichinokawa, Tomoe Nishio, Yuko Matsuda, and many others