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All You Need Is Kill: Japan Release Set for 2026

10/16/2025

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All You Need Is Kill, based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka's novel, will open in Japan on January 9, 2026.
The trailer centers on Rita Vrataski, voiced by Ai Mikami, reframing the story around her.
Keiji Kiriya relives the same alien battle, learning and adapting with each reset.
Kenichiro Akimoto directs for Studio 4°C, and Akasaki provides the theme song.

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Story summary

All You Need Is Kill, based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka's novel, will open in Japan on January 9, 2026.
The trailer centers on Rita Vrataski, voiced by Ai Mikami, reframing the story around her.
Keiji Kiriya relives the same alien battle, learning and adapting with each reset.
Kenichiro Akimoto directs for Studio 4°C, and Akasaki provides the theme song.