Kohei Kadowaki’s animated film We Are Aliens will be released in Japanese cinemas on September 25, 2026. Its main trailer introduces “Sasakure,” performed by adieu, the musical name of Moka Kamishiraishi, and composed by Yaffle.
A September cinema release in Japan
- We Are Aliens will open in Japan on September 25, 2026.
- “Sasakure” is performed by adieu and composed by Yaffle.
- Kohei Kadowaki is responsible for the concept, screenplay and direction.
- No French release date, streaming platform, pre-order or price has been announced.
The film will be distributed in Japan by TOHO NEXT and NOTHING NEW. The trailer places Tsubasa and Akitaro at the centre of the story: childhood friends, they meet again as adults amid memories spanning thirty years. That premise gives the film a clear narrative focus, although the trailer does not yet make it possible to judge how the story will develop.
The new trailer confirms the September 25, 2026 date and introduces the song written and composed by Yaffle. Ryota Bando voices Tsubasa, while Amane Okayama plays Akitaro. Ten Yamasaki and Kemuri Matsui also join the voice cast.
Information on the trailer and visual comes from the announcement published by Crunchyroll. The NOTHING NEW page confirms the French-Japanese co-production with MIYU PRODUCTION.
French-speaking audiences have no date yet
For now, September 25 applies only to Japanese cinemas. French-speaking viewers therefore have no local release date or viewing service to add to their calendars. The official trailer remains the clearest way to discover the film’s tone while waiting for any international announcement.
A project with clear reference points, but no international schedule
We Are Aliens has a Japanese theatrical release, an identified creative team, a theme song and a festival run marked by selections at Cannes and Annecy. In the editorial team’s view, these details place the film more precisely than a simple release-date announcement: it appears to combine an auteur-led project with support from established partners. However, the absence of a schedule outside Japan limits what can be concluded about its wider rollout.
Unlike catalogue announcements that pair a platform with several territories from the outset, the current communication remains focused on Japan. The Cannes and Annecy selections add public context, but they do not establish a French release date or streaming availability.
For French-speaking viewers, the practical consequence is simple: the trailer and official announcements can be followed now, but no local screening or platform can yet be planned. A future international release announcement will therefore be more useful than additional casting details.
What the announcement confirms
Communication around We Are Aliens centres on a Japanese theatrical release and the main trailer. TOHO NEXT and NOTHING NEW are announced for distribution in Japan, while no French or global distributor has been named.
Kohei Kadowaki handles the concept, screenplay and direction, and Yaffle provides the music. These credits define the project’s creative framework without indicating when it might become available outside Japan.
French-speaking audiences should not book a screening or expect streaming availability based solely on this announcement. The official trailer is the available point of entry for following the film at this stage.
Frequently asked questions
When will We Are Aliens be released in Japan?
The film will be released in Japanese cinemas on September 25, 2026.
Is the We Are Aliens trailer official?
Yes. The embedded video is the official trailer shared with the July 27, 2026 announcement.
Is a French release confirmed?
No. The available sources confirm only a Japan release.
Will the film be available on streaming?
No streaming platform has been announced.
Who is directing We Are Aliens?
Kohei Kadowaki is credited with the film’s concept, screenplay and direction.
To keep following the film, also see our article on We Are Aliens unveiling its trailer ahead of release, our article on We Are Aliens setting its Japan release for September 25, the latest video game news, the news section, our gaming articles.
Verified sources
These links make it possible to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News, published July 27, 2026: main trailer, visual, theme song and the September 25, 2026 Japan release of We Are Aliens.
- nothingnew.ltd: NOTHING NEW, the film’s official page, confirming the French-Japanese co-production with MIYU PRODUCTION.
