Hey there, anime enthusiasts! Some fresh updates have landed for the upcoming film Hanarokushou ga Akeru Hi ni (you might also know it by its English title, A New Dawn). The movie’s official website just unveiled a brand-new main visual and, more importantly, a whole list of additional staff members joining the crew. Circle March 6, 2026 on your calendars, because that’s when this one is scheduled to premiere in theaters across Japan.
Who’s Joining the Production?
Let’s dive into the talented group of creators who are hopping on board to make this project shine. Here’s a handy table breaking down all the new roles:
| Role | Staff | Notable Previous Works |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Animation Director | Shinomiya Yoshitoshi | Toki no Kousa |
| Chief Animation Director | Hamaguchi Shouhei | Guild no Uketsukejou desu ga, Zangyou wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Toubatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu |
| Art Director | Shinomiya Yoshitoshi | Kimi no Na wa. |
| Art Director | Majima Akiko | Kimi no Na wa. |
| Color Design | Shinomiya Yoshitoshi | Hataraku Saibou!! Saikyou no Teki, Futatabi. Karada no Naka wa “Chou” Oosawagi! |
| Color Design | Mizuno Aiko | Hataraku Saibou!! Saikyou no Teki, Futatabi. Karada no Naka wa “Chou” Oosawagi! |
| Color Design | Saitou Tomoko | K |
| Color Design | Okazaki Nanako | Engage Kiss |
| Director of Photography | Tomizaki Anna | Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan |
| Special Visual Effects | SUKIMAKI ANIMATION | — |
| Stop-Motion Animation | Victor Haegelin | — |
| CG Director | Sasaki Kouta | Hisone to Maso-tan |
| Editing | Uchida Megumi | Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai |
| Sound Director | Shimizu Youji | Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de |
| Recording & Mixing | Outa Yasuaki | — |
| Sound Effects | Nakano Katsuhiro | — |
| Sound Production | Tohokushinsha Film Corporation | — |
| Animation Producer | Fujio Tsutomu | Misaki no Mayoiga |
Behind the Scenes
Heading up the entire project is the original creator himself, Shinomiya Yoshitoshi. He’s not only directing the movie but also writing the script. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because he previously worked as an episode director for the hit film Kimi no Na wa.. Handling the character designs is Utsushita, who brought their skills to shows like Tengoku Daimakyou. And setting the musical tone is composer Hasunuma Shuta.
On the production side, the film is being brought to you by a collaboration between Asmik Ace, Miyu Productions, and Studio Outrigger.
Source: Comic Natalie
