Cosmic Princess Kaguya Expands Theatrical Run Amid Surprise Success

Netflix anime film Cosmic Princess Kaguya has secured an extended theatrical release in Japan following its initial streaming debut. Originally released on January 22, the Studio Colorido and Studio Chromato production was designed as a modest entry with limited marketing. However, strong audience reception prompted theaters to expand the run from one week to two, then three, before opening in over 100 locations starting March 13.

The film, directed by Yamashita Shingo, features voice acting by Hayami Saori and Nagase Anna, alongside music by Vocaloid producers including Ryo from supercell. It retells The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter as a sci-fi romantic comedy. Despite low visibility on Western platforms, the movie became a box office hit in Japan, remaining in the top ten movies for weeks and spawning merchandise mania during Golden Week.