The anime film ChaO is available digitally in the U.S., with a Blu-ray release scheduled for September 22, 2026, and a special exhibition of production materials running through July 31, 2026.
ChaO, a romantic comedy anime feature directed by Yasuhiro Aoki and produced by Studio 4°C, won the Jury Prize at Annecy 2025 after its August 2025 release. The film follows a mermaid princess and a salaryman. GKIDS will release the film on Blu-ray Disc on September 22, 2026, with extras including storyboards, animatics, and trailers. The film is already available digitally in the United States.
A free special exhibition opened June 6 at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro, running through July 31. It displays original drawings, storyboards, scripts, and an award-record panel. Attendees receive an official pamphlet while supplies last. The exhibition gives fans a rare look at the production materials of a Japanese film that won the Annecy Jury Prize, the first such win in eight years.
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