Super Kaguya Hime! Revival Screenings Set for September With Enhanced Formats
The revival screenings extend the commercial life of what sources describe as an unprecedented hit, with the film crossing 2.5 billion yen in box office revenue during its initial run.
Reporting from 3 sources: Eiga Natalie, Denfaminicogamer, KAI-YOU.
Twin Engine announced on June 19 that the anime film "Super Kaguya Hime!" will return to theaters for revival screenings starting September 18. The film, which ended its initial theatrical run on June 18 after four months, will be shown in multiple enhanced formats including MX4D, 4DX, ScreenX, ULTRA 4DX, and Dolby Atmos. Standard screenings will also resume. The announcement came during a stage greeting event held on June 19, the day after the film's scheduled conclusion. The original theatrical run began on February 20 following a Netflix release on January 22, during which the film drew over 1.2 million viewers and earned more than 2.5 billion yen at the box office. A special trailer for the revival screenings has been released. The film is a modern adaptation of "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" set in a virtual space called Tsukuyomi, where characters Kaguya and Ayaha connect through livestreaming and music. Animation production was handled by Studio Colorido and Studio Chromato, with direction by Seishirou Yamashita. The voice cast includes Yuko Natsuyoshi, Anna Nagase, Saori Hayami, and others.
The revival screenings were announced during a "Last Fan Service! Graduation Commemorative Stage Greeting" held on June 19, the day after the film's scheduled end. Many viewers connected Kaguya's sudden "graduation" to the story's plot. The special format announcement trailer reconfigures the trailer released last November when the streaming launch was announced.
Screenings include 4D formats (MX4D and 4DX) with environmental effects and motion seats, ScreenX projecting onto three walls for a 270-degree view, and ULTRA 4DX combining ScreenX and 4DX. Dolby Atmos screenings offer immersive sound, with attention focused on how live music scenes will be experienced. The film runs approximately 140 minutes. Watching all six formats including the standard version would total 14 hours.
The voice cast includes Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya, Anna Nagase as Ayaha, and Saori Hayami as Yachiyo Tsukimi. Additional cast members are Miyu Irino, Yuma Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yoshino Aoyama, Konomi Kohara, Rie Kugimiya, Fairouz Ai, and Natsuki Hanae. Studio Colorido, known for "Penguin Highway," and Studio Chromato handled animation production under director Seishirou Yamashita.
The "Tsukuyomi Thanksgiving Festival" VRChat event has been scheduled for December 2026. The crowdfunding project reached 5003% of its target. Additional features include appearances by characters beyond Kaguya, new areas, guerrilla events, and new written voice dramas. A fan art and fan-made world submission corner will be implemented, with submissions accepted until June 30. Director Yamashita is involved in the project.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.