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Super Kaguya-hime!

The Netflix original anime film 'Super Kaguya Hime!' has completed its initial four-month theatrical run, earning over 2.5 billion yen, and will return for revival screenings in enhanced formats starting September 18. The film's official TikTok account won the Entertainment Category at the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2026, and a fashion collaboration with WEGO launches July 10.

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The Netflix original anime film 'Super Kaguya Hime!' ended its initial theatrical run on June 18 after four months, having drawn over 1.2 million viewers and earned more than 2.5 billion yen at the box office. The run began as a one-week limited release on February 20, following a Netflix premiere on January 22. Twin Engine announced revival screenings starting September 18 in enhanced formats including MX4D, 4DX, ScreenX, ULTRA 4DX, and Dolby Atmos, alongside standard screenings.

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, and Saori Hayami. Publicity producer Misaki Hashimoto detailed the SNS strategy behind the film's success, including the use of scene cuts, Live2D Kaguya, and postable screenings.

The film's official TikTok account won the Entertainment Category at the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2026 on June 30, with producer Kenji Nagasaka accepting and announcing the revival screenings and a December event. A fashion collaboration with WEGO launches July 10, featuring T-shirts, necklaces, pouches, keychains, acrylic stands, hanafuda-style cards, and can badges with newly drawn original illustrations. Good Smile Company announced Nendoroid figures of Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo at Good Smile Fest 2026, and Kotobukiya revealed supervising prototypes for figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori at Anime Expo 2026.

Key facts

Initial theatrical run
The film ended its initial theatrical run on June 18 after four months, having drawn over 1.2 million viewers and earned more than 2.5 billion yen at the box office.
Netflix premiere date
The film premiered on Netflix on January 22.
Revival screenings
Revival screenings begin September 18 in enhanced formats including MX4D, 4DX, ScreenX, ULTRA 4DX, and Dolby Atmos.
Animation studios
Animation production was handled by Studio Colorido and Studio Chromato.
Director
The film was directed by Seishirou Yamashita.
Voice cast
The voice cast includes Yuko Natsuyoshi, Anna Nagase, and Saori Hayami.
TikTok award
The film's official TikTok account won the Entertainment Category at the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2026 on June 30.
WEGO collaboration
A fashion collaboration with WEGO launches July 10, featuring T-shirts, necklaces, pouches, keychains, acrylic stands, hanafuda-style cards, and can badges.
Nendoroid figures
Good Smile Company announced Nendoroid figures of Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo.
Kotobukiya figure prototypes
Kotobukiya revealed supervising prototypes for figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori at Anime Expo 2026.

Timeline

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won the Entertainment Category at the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2026 · 2026-07-01
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revival screenings announced from September 18 · 2026-07-01
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December event announced · 2026-07-01
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movie · 2026-06-27 · global · 2026-06-27
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movie · 2026-07-10 · Japan · 2026-06-27
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movie · September 18, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-19
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movie · February 20, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-19
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movie · January 22, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-19
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movie · 2026-06-18 · Japan · 2026-06-01
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movie · 2026-06-12 to 2026-06-18 · Tokyo · 2026-06-08

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Jul 3

Kotobukiya Reveals Figure Prototypes and Color Samples at Anime Expo 2026

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.

Jul 1

Super Kaguya Hime! Wins TikTok First Half Trend Awards Entertainment Category

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.

Jun 27

Super Kaguya Hime! Resonates With Vocaloid Fans Through Shared Ontology

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.

Jun 27

Super Kaguya Hime! × WEGO Collaboration Launches July 10

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.

Jun 19

Super Kaguya Hime! Revival Screenings Set for September With Enhanced Formats

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.

Jun 18

Super Kaguya Hime! Publicity Producer Details Sns Strategy Behind 2.5 Billion Yen Hit

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.

Jun 4

Good Smile Fest 2026 Reveals Nendoroid Lineup Including K-On!, Fate, and Yu-Gi-Oh!

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.

Jun 1

Netflix Film 'Super Kaguya Hime!' Ends Four-Month Theatrical Run

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.