As the summer heat gives way to the chill autumn air, there is nothing like cozying up with good company, a warm drink, and a great movie to welcome comfy season. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic comedy, pulse-raising action, or the next big anime hit, there is something for everyone. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and experience the magic of the big screen.
Girls und Panzer: Saishuushou Part 4
Studio - Actas
Genre - Military
The 4th installation of the 6-part Girls und Panzer movie series blitzkriegs into theaters on October 6th. Like the previous films, the movie centers around the trials that the students of Ōarai Girls' Academy endure as they fight to help former student council member Momo Kawashima as she attempts to win the Winter Continuous Track Cup for her to receive an athletic scholarship as a way for her to gain her admission into university.
Kaina
of the Great Snow Sea; Star Sage
Studio – Polygon Pictures
Genre – Fantasy
Ririha
and Kaina’s voyage to find the “Great Orbital Spire Tree”
continues on October 13th
as the first movie installation of "Kaina of the Great Snow Sea"
gets its big screen debut.
The Concierge at Arctic Department Store
Studio – Production I.G.
Genre – Fantasy
"The word 'no' doesn't exist in a concierge's dictionary." That is just one of the many requirements that Akino must follow in her new position as a salesperson at the opulent Hokkyoku Department Store. As if that weren't enough, most of the store's clientele are extinct creatures! Can Akino, while inexperienced, satisfy their desires and fulfill their expectations? Find out at the theatrical screening on October 20th.
Digimon Adventures 02; The Beginning
Studio – Yumeta Company
Genre – Action/Fantasy
No matter how mundane or commonplace something is, someone has to be the first to do it. And the newest addition to the Digimon franchise promises us just that story. Slated for an October 27th release, it tells the story of the first person to partner with a Digimon.
Phoenix: Reminiscence of Flower
Studio – Studio 4°C
Genre – Psychological/Space
Fans of space exploration shows rejoice as the newest addition to the Phoenix franchise comes to the big screen on November 3rd. Adapting the unfinished Phoenix manga by Osamu Tezuka, the story centers around the space-faring couple Romi and George as they set off from a post-apocalyptic earth in search of a new home and the longing for the one that was left behind.
Gintama on Theater 2D: Thorny Arc
Studio – Bandai Namco Pictures
Genre – Action/Comedy
The theatrical edit of the TV anime's "Thorny" arc which comprises episodes 224 to 247 plus never-before-seen scenes arrives in theaters on November 10th.
Komada – A Whiskey Family
Studio – P.A. Works
Genre – Gourmet
P.A. Work's newest film, scheduled for a November 10th theatrical screening, is poised for success by catering to the foodie and craft spirit scene and exploring the wonders of Japanese distilling. When working on a project about Japanese craft whiskey brings Kotarou Takahashi to the Komada distillery, he's met by the new manager Rui Komada who has taken over the family business and is working tirelessly to recreate the distillery's lost signature whiskey.
The Birth of Kitarō: Mystery of GeGeGe
Studio – Toei Animation
Genre – Mythology
Announced in 2021, in celebration of the 100th anniversary Shigeru Mizuki's birth, the film is set to air in Japan on November 17th.
Pole Princess!! Movie
Studio – Tatsunoko Productions
Genre – Dancing/Performing
If your favorite place was closing down, how far would you go to save it? Would you consider taking up pole dancing to do so? Slated for a November 23rd release follows Hinano Hoshikita on her quest to save her beloved planetarium.
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Saigo no Ningen
Studio – Production I.G. / Sola Digital Arts
Genre – Action/Sci-Fi
The second Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 compilation movie hits theaters on November 23rd.
