Original Anime Movie ‘Meikyuu no Shiori’ Announced for January 2026
Get ready for a mysterious new journey! The planning and production company Slow Curve has officially announced an original anime movie titled Meikyuu no Shiori. The news dropped alongside the reveal of the main staff behind the project, a striking teaser visual, and an exciting teaser trailer. Fans can look forward to experiencing this new cinematic adventure when it premieres in theaters across Japan in January 2026.
About the Movie
Meikyuu no Shiori is an original anime film, meaning it’s not based on an existing manga, light novel, or other source material. It’s being brought to life through the collaboration of Slow Curve handling the planning and production, with distribution by GAGA. The animation itself will be produced by the studio SANZIGEN.
What’s the Story About?
The movie centers around Shiori Maezawa, a high school student whose life takes a sudden, bizarre turn. One day, her phone mysteriously breaks, and when she comes to, she finds herself completely alone in a version of Yokohama that is strangely empty and unfamiliar. Adding to the confusion, her social media account starts posting photos of her that she has absolutely no memory of taking. Trapped in this eerie, mysterious world, Shiori must somehow figure out what is happening to her and find a way to return to her own reality.
Key Staff
Here’s a look at some of the talented individuals bringing Meikyuu no Shiori to the screen:
| Role | Name / Company | Known For (from original text) |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Shouji Kawamori | Sousei no Aquarion |
| Character Design | Risa Ebata | Macross F |
| Script | Taichi Hashimoto | Revisions series composition |
| Planning, Production | Slow Curve | |
| Distribution | GAGA | |
| Studio | SANZIGEN |
Official Links
Want to keep up with the latest news on Meikyuu no Shiori? Check out the official website and follow their X account:
- Official site: https://gaga.ne.jp/meikyu-shiori/
- Official X (Twitter): @meikyu_shiori
Source
This announcement comes courtesy of an article from animate Times.
