Anime Ltd., also known as All The Anime, have been one of the UK anime fans' best friends for quite some years now. Not only do they release anime on disc- often in fancy special collectors' edition, but they have also established a reputation as a theatrical distributor. Their releases are impressive in scale, and wider than many other anime cinema runs have been.
The company was recently acquired by the Japanese cultural giant Toho Global. But any fears that would disrupt their cinematic strategy seem to have been laid to rest. Anime Ltd. have announced their 2026 theatrical slate.
The line-up includes classics like Akira, Grave Of The Fireflies and Angel's Egg, as well as brand new films like All You Need Is Kill, Cha0 and The Last Blossom. These films and more will be released throughout the year, but there are no firm release dates yet.
Lupin III The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline
The iconic Gentleman Thief returns to the big screen in an action-packed caper, that sees him in a rematch against past foes. The film is directed by Takeshi Koike (Redline), bringing his trademark visual flair to the 50-odd year-old franchise.
All You Need Is Kill
Adaptation of the sci-fi novel that was previously adapted as Edge of Tomorrow. From Studio 4°C, the film follows Rita, a resourceful young woman who is killed when investigating an alien flower... and then she wakes up. Again and Again. Time loop thriller based on the novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka.
The Last Blossom
From director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kazuya Konomoto, the team behind TV series Odd Taxi, comes this bittersweet and life-affirming tale. It tells the story of the last days in prison of a man and his only cell-mate- a talking flower. Winner of both Audience and Jury Award at last year's Scotland Loves Anime festival.
Akira
The anime that started it all. What more can be said about Katsuhiro Otomo’s cyberpunk classic? This will be a welcome chance to catch this iconic film on the big screen, for those who have not yet had the opportunity. Presumably, it will be screening in the 4K restoration (and will be followed by a 4K UHD home release).
Angel's Egg
Mamoru Oshii's lost classic comes to British cinema screens for the first time. A collaboration between Oshii (Ghost In The Shell) and renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy), Angel's Egg is described as an "experimental sci-fi". Heavily symbolic and exquisitely made, it's unlike anything else you'll see.
ChaO
The year's second release from Studio 4°C could scarcely be more different from All You Need Is Kill. Set in a futuristic Shanghai, hapless engineer Stephen finds himself inadvertently engaged to Mermaid Princess Chao. His career, geopolitical relationships and their happiness rely on a happy marriage. Can Stephen and Chao make it work?
Grave Of The Fireflies
Studio Ghibli's devastating wartime drama is unique among their films. Bringing to life the terrible plight of children in wartime (whatever 'side' they're on), Isao Takahata's film is once seen, never forgotten.
