Movie Premiere and Scene Photos Release
“Oshiri Mae Man ~Fukkatsu no Oshiri Mae Teikoku~” is set to hit theaters nationwide on Friday, March 20, 2026 (a national holiday). A whole batch of scene photos from this film, which is the signature work of anime and illustration creator Takashi Taniguchi, has just been dropped.

So, what exactly is “Oshiri Mae Man”? It’s the brainchild of anime and illustration creator Takashi Taniguchi. Taniguchi has been turning heads with his solo-produced anime, where he does everything from directing and scripting to drawing, editing, voice acting, and even singing—all by himself. He started out on YouTube with works like the anime “Mori no Andou”.
The story follows an original hero born from a simple doodle: Oshiri Mae Man. He tackles all sorts of daily troubles, facing down harsh trials and meeting new companions along the way.
Evolution into a Theatrical Scale
The movie version, “Oshiri Mae Man ~Fukkatsu no Oshiri Mae Teikoku~”, was announced back in December 2025. True to form, Taniguchi himself is handling the core production—direction, script, art, voice, and music—for this film too.
This isn’t just another YouTube indie project anymore. The movie breaks out of that mold, evolving into a full-fledged theatrical anime with a scale that amps up the story, characters, and visual style big time.



Glimpse into the Unique World
Now, a whole bunch of scene photos from the film have been unleashed. These quirky shots are pure, concentrated Taniguchi—packed with his signature worldview.
The photos snag moments of chaos popping off in the city: like yankees blocking Oshiri Mae Man’s path, or the captured Oshiri Mae Princess he’s out to rescue. You get a front-row seat to Oshiri Mae Man’s gritty struggles against it all.
From everyday nuisances to “wait, what?!” levels of crazy trials, the gallery shows off the wild cast of characters he runs into.


But there’s more! The plot thickens with the revival of the legendary “Oshiri Mae Empire”, a shady organization called “Kurokura Seiyaku Shitennou” pushing the “Oshiri Mae Empire Revival Plan” to take over the world. Plus, there’s a heartfelt reunion with ‘Oshiri Mae Legend’—Oshiri Mae Man’s mentor and the original hero himself.
And yes, there are those classic Taniguchi touches, like a shot of someone chowing down on a mountain of hamburgers. These unique frames are where his creative vision shines.

Director’s Hometown Exhibition
Big news for fans in Fukuoka! An exhibition is locked in for Taniguchi’s hometown, running from Saturday, February 21 to Friday, February 27, 2026.
The venue will showcase precious original artwork of popular characters from Taniguchi’s works, like “Oshiri Mae Man” and “Mori no Andou-san”. There’ll even be a movie photo spot where you can snap pics with Oshiri Mae Man himself. Definitely a must-visit before catching the film!
Release Date
Mark your calendars: “Oshiri Mae Man ~Fukkatsu no Oshiri Mae Teikoku~” opens nationwide on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Staff and Cast
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Voice Cast | Taniguchi Takashi / Secret Glorious Oshiri Cast |
| Director | Taniguchi Takashi |
| Theme Song | “Oshiri Mae Man no Uta” by Taniguchi Takashi |
| Original Work | Taniguchi Takashi |
| Script | Yoneyama Kazuhito / Taniguchi Takashi |
| Character Design | Taniguchi Takashi |
| Animation Director | Taniguchi Takashi |
| Art Director | Taniguchi Takashi |
| Animation Director | Kishi Kaisai |
| Production Management | Hashimoto Yuu / Koyama Mizuki |
| Music | Matsuno Kyouhei |
| Sound Director | Tanaka Ryou |
| Sound Effects | Wada Toshiya |
| Recording Adjustment | Mitsuyama Toshio |
| Production | Nozoe Yasuhito / Inoue Naoko |
| Sound Production | Suwara Pro |
| Associate Producer | Wada Ariake / Koarai Riko |
| Casting | Itou Naoya |
| Publicity Producer | Imaishi Atsuya |
| Overseas Sales | Yoshino Juri |
| Production | Matsuuchi Noritaka / Nioka Tatsunori / Fujimoto Kan / Itou Naoya / Wada Emiko |
| Producer | Kamitani Rei |
| Planning & Animation Production | Studio Outrigger |
| Distribution | SAIGATE |
| Publicity | FINOR Oshiri Mae Man Support Association (Studio Outrigger/SAIGATE/Clockworks/Bodapaka/Atemo) |
© 2026 Movie “Oshiri Mae Man” / Taniguchi Takashi
Writer: Sato Erika
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