Anime Film

EventsOct 28

ANIAFF 2026: Anime and AI in the Spotlight at the Film Festival

The ANIAFF anime film festival runs from November 13 to 18, 2026 in Nagoya. One focus examines how animated films depict artificial intelligence, alongside talks with directors.

AnimeOct 28

VOTOMS and Rakuen Tsuiho reveal a joint mecha visual

Armored Trooper VOTOMS: The Gray Witch and Rakuen Tsuiho: Kokoro no Resonance share a joint mecha visual. The two films open in Japan on November 13 and November 20, 2026.

IndustrySep 24

Chou Kaguya-hime!: Earnings Climb Past 3 Billion Yen

"Chou Kaguya-hime!" has surpassed 3 billion yen in cinema earnings in Japan and 1.5 million admissions. The re-release with 4DX, SCREENX and other special formats is pushing the figures higher.

AnimeSep 23

Eiga Meitantei Precure!: Satoru and Daifuku transform

In Eiga Meitantei Precure!, Satoru Toyama and Daifuku transform and support the team from Wonderful Precure. New film stills also show the crossover with Kimi to Idol Precure.

AnimeSep 20

Eiga Meitantei Precure!: 4DX Starts October 2

"Eiga Meitantei Precure!" gives all visitors a second cinema gift from September 25; on October 2 the Pretty Cure series gets its first 4DX release.

AnimeSep 18

Steps: Netflix Releases First Trailer for the Cinderella Film

Netflix has released the first teaser for "Steps." The animated film about Cinderella's stepsisters arrives on streaming worldwide on November 20, 2026.