The publisher polyband anime announced today that it has secured the license for the original film “A New Dawn” (Japanese: “Hanarokushou ga Akeru Hi ni”) and will bring it to cinemas in this country. We summarize.
Cinema release in autumn 2026
“A New Dawn” opens in local cinemas in autumn 2026 and will then be released on DVD and Blu-ray. However, specific dates are still pending. We’ll keep you updated.
The world premiere will take place between February 12th and 22nd, 2026 as part of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. The film is also the only anime entry to be nominated for the main prize – the Golden Bear.
The approximately 75-minute evening filler, which can be seen in Japan from March 6, 2026, was created at the Outtriger studio, where Yoshitoshi Shinomiya (background art on “Ancien and the Magic Kingdom”) made his directorial debut.
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The disused Obinata fireworks factory is about to be confiscated by the authorities. Keitaro has lived in seclusion there for six years and makes fireworks alone, driven by the mirage of his missing father.
Between extreme weather, disasters and environmental crises, three young people struggle to face adversity and find their own identity.
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