Aliens, the animated feature film We Are Aliens, will arrive in Japanese cinemas on September 25, 2026. Its new main trailer also reveals new key art and introduces Sasakure, the film's theme song.
A Japanese release date and a new theme song
Sasakure is performed by adieu, the stage name of Moka Kamishiraishi. Yaffle wrote and composed the song. The film follows Tsubasa and Akitaro, two childhood friends who are separated before reuniting as adults, with their story reaching back through forgotten memories spanning three decades.
The official trailer is available on NOTHING NEW's YouTube channel. It confirms the Japanese release date of September 25, 2026. No French release date, streaming platform, or home-video edition has been announced in the available information.
Ryota Bando voices Tsubasa, while Amane Okayama voices Akitaro. Ten Yamasaki plays Konatsu, one of Tsubasa's classmates, and Kemuri Matsui portrays Batahira. Kohei Kadowaki is credited as the film's director, screenwriter, and planner.
The production brings together French studio MIYU PRODUCTION and label NOTHING NEW. TOHO NEXT and NOTHING NEW will co-distribute the film in Japan. Further announcement details are also available in Crunchyroll's report.
The film's identity is clearer, but its full scope remains unknown
The new material gives We Are Aliens a clearer identity through its release date, theme song, and story of a reunion after several decades. Comparisons remain limited because the available information does not mention a direct sequel, earlier build, or demo. The most relevant reference point is auteur animation, where artistic direction, music, and character relationships carry much of the promise. The partnership between MIYU PRODUCTION, NOTHING NEW, and Yaffle appears coherent, but it is still too early to judge the film as a whole.
Compared with the initial announcements, the trailer adds concrete information: a Japanese release date and a song that now anchors the film's presentation. It does not establish an evolution from an earlier version or allow a precise comparison with another title from the studio. The film's French-Japanese production identity also does not guarantee international distribution.
Japanese audiences now have a cinema date for September 25, 2026. French audiences can discover the film's tone, characters, and song, but still have no local release date. A separate announcement will be needed before viewers can plan around a screening, online release, or subtitled version.
France still has no release date
The main trailer provides more concrete information than the initial announcements by dating the Japanese release. However, no French distributor, international release date, or streaming platform has been announced. MIYU PRODUCTION's involvement therefore does not confirm a French release.
French audiences should not mistake the Japanese date for local availability. The next useful update will be a distribution schedule outside Japan.
Two details remain open for French audiences
When will Aliens receive a release date in France or elsewhere in Europe? That information will establish where French-speaking audiences can legally watch the film.
Which platform will stream Aliens after its theatrical run? This remains relevant for viewers who cannot attend the Japanese release.
Frequently asked questions
What is the release date for Aliens?
We Are Aliens will be released in Japan on September 25, 2026.
Where can I watch the main Aliens trailer?
The trailer is published on NOTHING NEW's YouTube channel.
Is a French release confirmed?
No. The available information only confirms a release in Japanese cinemas.
What song is heard in the trailer?
The theme song is Sasakure, performed by adieu and written and composed by Yaffle.
Who is directing We Are Aliens?
Kohei Kadowaki directs, writes, and plans the film.
For the latest updates, also see our article on We Are Aliens and the trailer revealing its song, our article on the We Are Aliens trailer before release, the latest video game news, the news section, and our gaming articles.
Verified sources
These links allow readers to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News, published July 27, 2026: main trailer, visual, theme song, and Japanese release of We Are Aliens on September 25, 2026.
