Anime Limited is distributing the Godzilla Minus Zero film in the UK and Ireland in November 2026, and has licensed the Banana Fish anime for a Blu-ray release in early 2027 across the UK, North America, and France.
Anime Limited has two major projects in motion as of mid-2026. The company is distributing Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The film will open on November 6, 2026, the same week as its Japanese and North American releases. This marks the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film has received a near-simultaneous global rollout. The film is also the first Japanese production advertised as 'Filmed for IMAX.'
Separately, Anime Limited has licensed the Banana Fish television anime for physical release. The company plans a Blu-ray Disc release in early 2027. The license covers the United Kingdom, North America, and France. The series previously streamed on Amazon Prime Video, which briefly added AI-generated dubs before removing them. Netflix will begin streaming the series in select regions on August 12, 2026, including English and French dubs. Hiroko Utsumi directed the series at MAPPA.
Anime Limited's involvement in both projects positions the company as a distributor for high-profile Japanese animation and live-action properties in Western markets. The Godzilla Minus Zero release represents a notable expansion of the franchise's international distribution strategy, while the Banana Fish license secures a physical home for a series that lost its previous streaming platform.
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Jul 27
Anime Limited has licensed the Banana Fish television anime for release in the United Kingdom, North America, and France. The company plans a Blu-ray Disc release in early 2027. Netflix will stream the series in select regions starting August 12, including English and French dubs. The anime previously streamed on Amazon Prime Video, which briefly added AI-generated dubs before removing them. Hiroko Utsumi directed the series at MAPPA.
Jul 11
TOHO and Anime Limited have announced Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. A new teaser trailer and poster were released on July 9, 2026, confirming that Min Tanaka joins the cast as biologist Kanji Murakami. Returning cast members include Ryūnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka from the first film. The film is the first Japanese production to be advertised as 'Filmed for IMAX.' It will open in Japan on November 3, 2026, which is Godzilla Day, commemorating the original 1954 film's release. The same week, it will open in North America on November 6, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 6 as well, distributed by Anime Limited. This marks the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film will open near-simultaneously in Japan and major Western markets. Yamazaki returns as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor, with Naoki Satō composing the music. Production is underway at TOHO Studios with ROBOT and Shirogumi.