Kaguya is a character from the 'Super Kaguya-hime!' franchise, which includes a Netflix original anime film and a Nendoroid figure. The film ended its theatrical run on June 18, 2026, and a deluxe Blu-ray edition sold out its initial allocation.
Kaguya is the central character of the Netflix original anime film 'Super Kaguya-hime!', directed by Shingo Yamashita. The film, a futuristic adaptation of 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter' that incorporates virtual worlds and idol culture, debuted globally on Netflix on January 22, 2026, before receiving a limited one-week theatrical run in Japan starting February 20. The theatrical engagement was later extended, and the film ended its run on June 18 after earning over 2.5 billion yen in box office revenue. A stage event with the cast and director was held on June 19.
The film was reviewed by Anime Feminist, which called it a sapphic musical animated movie and an early contender for best anime film of 2026. The review praised the soundtrack, composed by Ryo of Supercell alongside multiple Vocaloid producers and Conisch, and noted the English dub featured voice actors including Dawn M. Bennett and Anairis Quiñones. The reviewer gave the film a 4.5 out of 5 star equivalent, though noting the final twenty minutes felt muddled due to a time skip.
The deluxe limited edition Blu-ray for 'Super Kaguya-hime!' sold out its initial 100,000-unit allocation within days. A second reservation window opened from May 28 to June 11, 2026, with a second 100,000-unit cap. Good Smile Company also announced a Nendoroid figure of Kaguya as part of its 'Super Kaguya-hime!' series at Good Smile Fest 2026 on June 4, 2026, alongside figures of Sakayori Iroha and Tsukimi Yachiyo.
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Movic opened pre-orders for a FUSHI plushie and a Dog DOGE plushie keychain from the Netflix film Cosmic Princess Kaguya!. The items ship around October 30, but reservations close July 26 or when the limit is reached. FUSHI is 3,300 yen, Dog DOGE is 2,420 yen.
The novel adaptation of Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film topped Oricon's monthly light novel ranking for June 2026, selling 15,049 copies. The film's limited theatrical run ended on June 18, and Netflix began streaming it in January. Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 4 dropped to #2, and Ryohgo Narita's DON'T BLEACH MY FIST debuted at #3.
Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.
TikTok held the First Half Trend Awards 2026 ceremony on June 30, awarding the Entertainment Category to the official account of Netflix anime film Super Kaguya Hime!. The award recognized fan-made videos like choreography, illustrations, and cosplay that spread on the platform. Producer Kenji Nagasaka accepted and announced revival screenings from September 18 and a December event.
The Netflix animated film Super Kaguya Hime! is not a Vocaloid-themed work, but it has drawn strong support from Vocaloid fans. The article argues the film's structure-a creator, a singer, and a virtual space diva-mirrors the ontology of Vocaloid culture, where Hatsune Miku is sustained by a community of creators rather than a single author.
The Netflix film "Super Kaguya Hime!" is collaborating with fashion brand WEGO on a line of apparel and goods releasing July 10, 2026. The collection includes T-shirts, necklaces, pouches, keychains, acrylic stands, aurora acrylic keychains, hanafuda-style cards, and can badges. The T-shirts feature a "COSMIC" logo in two colors and are priced at 4,399 yen including tax. The hanafuda-style cards and can badges come in 12 random types, available in packs or boxes. An online made-to-order Dog DOGE mascot keychain is also available for order from July 10 to August 10, with delivery scheduled for late October to early November. The collaboration uses newly drawn original illustrations by WEGO, and items worn by characters in those illustrations are sold as actual products. The goods will be available at select WEGO stores across Japan and the WEGO ONLINE STORE.
Twin Engine announced on June 19 that the anime film "Super Kaguya Hime!" will return to theaters for revival screenings starting September 18. The film, which ended its initial theatrical run on June 18 after four months, will be shown in multiple enhanced formats including MX4D, 4DX, ScreenX, ULTRA 4DX, and Dolby Atmos. Standard screenings will also resume. The announcement came during a stage greeting event held on June 19, the day after the film's scheduled conclusion. The original theatrical run began on February 20 following a Netflix release on January 22, during which the film drew over 1.2 million viewers and earned more than 2.5 billion yen at the box office. A special trailer for the revival screenings has been released. The film is a modern adaptation of "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" set in a virtual space called Tsukuyomi, where characters Kaguya and Ayaha connect through livestreaming and music. Animation production was handled by Studio Colorido and Studio Chromato, with direction by Seishirou Yamashita. The voice cast includes Yuko Natsuyoshi, Anna Nagase, Saori Hayami, and others.
The animated film Super Kaguya Hime! surpassed 2.5 billion yen at the box office as of June 18, 2026. Publicity producer Misaki Hashimoto discussed the SNS strategy that helped drive the film's success, including the approach of enjoying the internet alongside fans and the use of scene cuts, Live2D Kaguya, and postable screenings.
Tokyo's Cinema City announced on June 8 that the final week of Super Kaguya Hime! (June 12-18) will include all five welcome announcements and both music videos for "ray Super Kaguya Hime! Version" and "Reply" screened together. The film has been running for about four months and is approaching the theater's all-time top 10 in attendance.
Good Smile Company streamed its 'Nendoroid FUNS Good Smile Fest 2026' on June 4, 2026, unveiling a wide range of new Nendoroid figures. The event showcased colored samples and prototypes for numerous upcoming releases. Highlights included a 2.0 version of Mio Akiyama from 'K-On!', Saber in casual wear from 'Fate/stay night', and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'. Vocaloid characters such as Neru Akita and Haku Yowane also received new Nendoroid forms. Newly announced figures span multiple franchises: from 'Final Fantasy XIV', characters Alphinaud, Yotsuyu, and Emet-Selch were confirmed; from 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE', Velvet; and from 'Danganronpa 1·2 Reload', Celestia Ludenberg. The 'Super Kaguya-hime!' series added Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo. Other reveals included Femto from 'Berserk', Godzilla (2023) from 'Godzilla Minus One', and Magolor from 'Kirby of the Stars'. The 'Nendoroid Surprise' blind-box line will feature sets for 'Blue Archive', 'The Apothecary Diaries', and 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. Pre-orders opened for several items immediately after the stream.
Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya anime film will end its Japanese theatrical run on June 18, after a limited release that began February 20. The film earned a cumulative total of 2.526 billion yen as of May 17. A stage event is scheduled for June 19.
The Netflix original animated film 'Super Kaguya Hime!' will end its theatrical run on June 18 after a four-month engagement that began as a one-week limited release. The film surpassed 2.5 billion yen in box office revenue. A commemorative stage greeting with the cast and director will be held on June 19.
Anime Feminist published a review of the film "Cosmic Princess Kaguya," calling it a sapphic musical animated movie that ranks among the best anime films of 2026. The review describes the story as a retelling of "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" set in a near-future Japan where high schooler Iroha Sakayori, living independently to escape an abusive mother, finds a baby in a bamboo box attached to a telephone pole. That baby grows into a girl who is Princess Kaguya, and together they create music, stream online, and fight to keep Kaguya on Earth rather than return to the moon. The review praises the soundtrack, composed by Ryo of Supercell alongside multiple Vocaloid producers and Conisch, and notes the English dub features voice actors including Dawn M. Bennett, Anairis Quiñones, Max Mittleman, and A.J. Beckles. The reviewer gives the film a 4.5 out of 5 star equivalent, calling it fun, colorful, and openly queer, though noting the final twenty minutes feel muddled due to a time skip. The review emphasizes the film's themes of found family, community, and love.
Anime Feminist's February 11-24 round-up features a review of Cosmic Princess Kaguya, described as an early contender for best anime film of 2026, and an essay on Vinland Saga's ethics of political nonviolence. The round-up also links to an Automaton article on Japanese indie games about mental health, including The Second Reality Room: Unspoken Truths, a game about understanding chuunibyou teenagers. An interview with dubbing producer Reuben Lack discusses trends in anime dubbing, including rushed workflows and the use of vendors with no anime experience. Other items include a review of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk episodes 5-6, a retrospective on Ultra Maniac, and a video on antiblackness in anime fandom. The round-up also covers news about Hello Kitty's primary artist Yuko Yamaguchi stepping down after 46 years, and a concert cancellation for the Himitsu no AiPri franchise due to threats.
Netflix is sending its anime original feature "Cosmic Princess Kaguya" to Japanese theaters for a limited one-week run starting February 20, despite the film already having debuted globally on the streaming service on January 22. The film, directed by Shingo Yamashita, is a futuristic adaptation of "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" that incorporates virtual worlds and idol culture. It is Yamashita's debut feature and the first major project from his new Studio Chromato, produced in partnership with Studio Colorido, which handled animation. The theatrical engagement runs from February 20 through February 26 in select Japanese cinemas, with special events and bonus materials planned. This follows Netflix's previous experiment with a wide theatrical release for "KPop Demon Hunters" last year, which earned an estimated $20 million in its opening U.S. weekend two months after its streaming debut. The "Cosmic Princess Kaguya" run is limited to Japan and is unlikely to signal a broader shift in Netflix's theatrical strategy.
Studio Ghibli announced on December 12 that the first two broadcasts of Nippon Television's Friday Road Show in 2026 will be Ghibli films. On January 2, the slot airs Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" uncut from 21:00 to 23:39. The following week, January 9, the same time slot features Isao Takahata's "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya" uncut from 21:00 to 23:54. The announcement, posted on the official Ghibli website, lists the full voice cast for both films: "Spirited Away" stars Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takeshi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Bunta Sugawara; "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya" features Aki Asakura, Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Atsuko Takahata, Tomoko Tabata, and Shinosuke Tatekawa. Joe Hisaishi composed the music for both films. The broadcasts are part of the regular Friday night movie programming block.
The deluxe limited edition Blu-ray for the Netflix film "Super Kaguya-hime!" sold out its initial 100,000-unit allocation within days. After promising increased production, the official store will accept additional reservations from May 28 to June 11, with a second 100,000-unit cap for later shipping.