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A New Dawn: Japan's Animated Film Premieres in 2026

10/10/2025

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The anime film "A New Dawn (Hana Rokusho ga Akeru Hi ni)" will premiere in Japan on March 6, 2026.
Directed by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, this film marks his debut in feature animation.
Riku Hagiwara and Kotone Furukawa will voice characters in their first roles, alongside Miyu Irino and Takashi Okabe.
The story follows childhood friends Keitaro and Kaoru as they face the eviction of the 330-year-old Taitou Fireworks Factory.
"A New Dawn" is a Japan-France co-production and was showcased at the Cannes Animation Day in 2024.

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The anime film "A New Dawn (Hana Rokusho ga Akeru Hi ni)" will premiere in Japan on March 6, 2026.
Directed by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, this film marks his debut in feature animation.
Riku Hagiwara and Kotone Furukawa will voice characters in their first roles, alongside Miyu Irino and Takashi Okabe.
The story follows childhood friends Keitaro and Kaoru as they face the eviction of the 330-year-old Taitou Fireworks Factory.
"A New Dawn" is a Japan-France co-production and was showcased at the Cannes Animation Day in 2024.