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- movie · October 4, 5, and 7, 2026 · US and Canada · 2026-06-15
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- movie · early 2027 · US and Canada · 2026-06-15
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- movie · October 4, 5, and 7, 2026 · U.S. and Canada · 2026-06-11
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- movie · 1993 · 2026-05-30
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- movie · February 15, 2026 · Berlin · 2026-05-30
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- movie · early 2027 · 2026-05-30
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Jun 24
Singapore-based anime venture studio Kasagi Labo announced multiple projects during its MIFA presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 24. The company unveiled a new film connected to the Ninja Scroll franchise, with Masao Maruyama, producer of the original 1993 film and co-founder of Madhouse and MAPPA, serving as special creative advisor. Kasagi Labo also announced a theatrical feature adaptation of the viral YouTube short Living in a World Without Magic, which has amassed over six million views. The screenplay is by Michiko Yokote, known for Cowboy Bebop, Bleach, and Shirobako. Two additional projects were revealed: Casshan 2045, a reimagining of Tatsunoko Production's 1973 classic with character designs by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano, and Ars Gratia, an original sci-fi feature from director Ilya Kuvshinov developed with Good Smile Company and Liden Films. The company also provided production updates on its feature GATE 2 and the original sci-fi series Special Kid Factory, from talent behind ID: Invaded. Kasagi Labo is using its AnimeOshi platform to gather fan feedback and crowdfunding through an 'Open Pitch' model, which it presented as an alternative to the traditional production committee system.
Jun 15
Sentai Filmworks announced a 4K remaster of the 1993 anime film Ninja Scroll, supervised by director Yoshiaki Kawajiri and scanned from original 35mm negatives. The remaster will screen in US and Canadian theaters on October 4, 5, and 7, 2026, with a Blu-ray home release planned for early 2027.
Jun 11
Sentai Filmworks will screen the 4K restoration of the Ninja Scroll anime film in the U.S. and Canada on October 4, 5, and 7. The restoration, supervised by director Yoshiaki Kawajiri, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February. A limited edition Blu-ray Steelbook in 4K UHD is planned for early 2027.
May 30
Yoshiaki Kawajiri's 1993 anime film "Ninja Scroll" has received a full 4K restoration produced by AMC Networks' Sentai Filmworks. The remastered version, sourced from a 4K scan of the original 35 mm camera negative, will world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Classics section on February 15. Additional screenings are scheduled for February 16 and 22. The restoration was completed under Kawajiri's supervision and involved frame-by-frame cleanup and color correction to create a new archival master. Sentai president John Ledford said the upgraded version offers an experience comparable to seeing the film for the first time. Sentai plans to release the restoration as a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook in early 2027. The film's inclusion in the Berlinale Classics lineup highlights its status as a landmark of adult-oriented Japanese animation.