is a 2026 Japanese animated film written and directed by Kōhei Kadowaki.
The film had its world premiere in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 14 May. It was theatrically released in Japan by Toho Next on 25 September
Voice cast Character Japanese Tsubasa Gyōtarō Konatsu Batahara Seiya Toda Elmo Matsushita Arisa Sasaki Calligraphy Teacher Edo Harumi
Production The film is produced and planned by Nothing New and directed and written by Kōhei Kadowaki, with Miyu Productions credited for production cooperation and Yaffle as music composer. Ryōta Bandō and Amane Okayama were cast in the lead roles. The film's theme song is "Sasakure" (Split) performed by Adieu.
Release The film premiered at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 14 May, and was distributed by Toho Next and Nothing New, released the film in theaters on 25 September 2026.
The film competed in Official Competition at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2026, and in Asian Feature Film Competition of 37th Singapore International Film Festival on 28 October, vying for Silver Screen Awards.
Reception The film was called bitter and funny by Actu.fr and bordering on the tragic.https://www.close-upmag.com/2026/05/14/chroniques-de-cannes-2026-we-are-aliens-un-monde-entre-nous/ Reviews noted that the film addressed themes like bullying and betrayal and the interesting use of rotoscopy and live-action images.
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