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Gkids Sets Sept. 4 Release for Japanese Film “Cocoon”

6/17/2026

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Gkids acquired North American rights to “Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood” and set a Sept. 4 theatrical release.
The Japanese-language film will have English subtitles and an English dub, with the dub cast announced this summer.
Directed by Ina Yukimitsu for her studio Sasayuri (founded by veteran Tateno Hitomi), the NHK-produced movie will debut at Japan Cuts in New York City in July and features composer Kensuke Ushio.

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Gkids acquired North American rights to “Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood” and set a Sept. 4 theatrical release.
The Japanese-language film will have English subtitles and an English dub, with the dub cast announced this summer.
Directed by Ina Yukimitsu for her studio Sasayuri (founded by veteran Tateno Hitomi), the NHK-produced movie will debut at Japan Cuts in New York City in July and features composer Kensuke Ushio.