2026
January
Another World
Out now
January 29th UK preimier with Q and A with Tommy NG Kai Chung and Polly YEUNG Po Man
Plot
After death and before reincarnation, the souls of the deceased pass through a fantastical realm known as, Another World. GUDO is a spirit tasked with guiding these transient souls to their next life.
While helping a young girl named YURI, he learns that humans have emotions that he does not understand, and his curiosity is stirred. He befriends Yuri and promises to always be with her through her difficult journey.
However, Yuri harbors a rare curse that could threaten humanity and upset the balance of the universe if she is fully consumed by anger. Through Gudo’s revelation, Yuri discovers a grave sin she committed in her past life. Unable to forgive herself, her growing anger risks unleashing the hidden curse. Charged by Goddess Mira to prevent this threat, Gudo embarks on a perilous thousand-year mission.
Despite constant conflicts with his guardian, Dark Sky, Gudo insists on giving Yuri a second chance at the risk of his life. He learns that forgiveness and inner peace is the only way to overcome the anger within and heal a broken world
More info and preimer tickets here
February
LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline
February 21st
Anime limted
http://lupintheiiirdfilm.co.uk
Known for his kinetic visual flair, director Takeshi Koike (Redline) brings one of Japan’s longest-running anime franchises to the big screen with an all-new, action packed caper that sees the legendary gentleman thief fighting for his life against past foes, and an immortal who threatens to destroy his legacy.
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL
February 27th
Preview event at the BFI Imax london on the 26th of february get tickets here
Anime limted
From STUDIO 4°C (MIND GAME, Tekkonkinkreet) comes a brand-new anime adaptation of the landmark Sci-Fi novel of the same name by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. When Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman, is killed while investigating a mysterious alien flower and the monstrous creatures it unleashed, she… wakes up. Again, and again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man caught in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.
March
Scarlet
Was 6th february 2026 now listed as March 13th no official word
Scarlet, a medieval-era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father is the protagonist of this powerful, timebending animated adventure. After failing in her mission and finding herself fatally injured in a surreal world, she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free from bitterness and rage. When confronted once more by her father’s killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge?
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved
march 4th
Sony picture uk and Crunchyroll
Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna, and Iruru’s peaceful lives are shattered when Kanna’s father, Kamun Kamui, leader of the Chaos Forces, arrives and forces her to return to the Dragon World to fix a past mistake. With a war brewing between Chaos and Harmony, Kanna must find a way to unite the two worlds but is torn between her loyalty to her friends and her father’s demands. Miss Kobayashi, however, refuses to let her go and tries to mend Kanna and Kamui’s broken bond. As dragons clash, Iruru uncovers a hidden force manipulating the war. Can they stop the war before it consumes both worlds?
Date unkown
LU
The Last Blossom
Anime limted
The bittersweet and life-affirming tale of a man spending his final days in prison reflecting on his life with his only cellmate, a talking flower, The Last Blossom has earned acclaim since its premiere at Annecy International Animation Film Festival, winning both the Jury and Audience Awards at Scotland Loves Anime. From director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kazuya Konomoto, the team behind the acclaimed series ODDTAXI.
AKIRA (re-release)
Anime limted
One of the most influential anime films ever made, Katsuhiro Otomo’s dystopian cyberpunk film AKIRA introduced the western world to the cinematic spectacle and the powerful stories that anime has to offer. Even if you have yet to experience this landmark classic, you will have seen its influence on everything from Hollywood blockbusters, and pop culture as a whole.
Angel’s Egg (re-release)
anime limted
From renowned director Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell) and celebrated artist Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy series), Angel’s Egg was once thought lost to time, out of reach for the many who yearned to experience the experimental Sci-Fi film that Helen McCarthy once hailed as “an early masterpiece of symbolic filmmaking”. Following its premiere at this year’s Cannes International Film Festival, Angel’s Egg will finally be released in cinemas featuring a brand new 4K remaster, based on a new scan of the 35mm film negative and overseen by Oshii himself.
ChaO
anime limted
Winner of the Jury Prize at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, ChaO tells a story of love across cultures with the trademark expressive art of the acclaimed STUDIO 4°C (Tekkonkinkreet, MIND GAME). In a neo-futuristic Shanghai, the hapless engineer Stephen inadvertently finds himself engaged to mermaid princess Chao. When his career, geopolitical relationships, and more importantly their happiness rely on a happy marriage, can Stephen and Chao make it work?
Grave of the Fireflies (re-release)
The masterpiece from the late Isao Takahata (The Tale of the Princess Kaguya) that Roger Ebert called “an emotional experience so powerful that it forces a rethinking of animation” and one of “the greatest war films ever made”. From the internationally renowned Studio Ghibli, Grave of the Fireflies adapts the semi-autobiographical story of two orphans struggling to survive in the final days of World War II.
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