NOTHING NEW and TOHO NEXT are co-distributing the film.
Ahead of its 25 September Japanese premiere, the upcoming anime movie “We Are Aliens” (Wareware wa Uchuujin) unveiled new cast members. Kōhei Kadowaki is the writer and director of the original film.
We Are Aliens
Creator: Kōhei Kadowaki
Release date: 25 September, 2026 (Japan)
Animation studio: NOTHING NEW, Miyu Productions
What do we know about the We Are Aliens movie so far?
The new cast members of the anime movie include:
- Sano Gaku as Seiya Toda
- Ozeki Reika as Seiya Toda (child)
- Sasaki Arisa as Elmo Matsushita
- Harumi Edo as Calligraphy Teacher
Previously announced cast members of the anime include:
- Ryōta Bandō as Tsubasa
- Yūto Maki as Tsubasa (child)
- Amane Okayama as Gyōtarō
- Tasuku Nakagome as Gyōtarō (child)
- Ten Yamasaki Konatsu
- Saki Suzuki as Konatsu (child)
- Kemuri Matsui as Batahara
- Haru Suenaga as Batahara (child)
Animator Kōhei Kadowaki is credited as planner, scriptwriter, director, storyboard artist, and editor. French studio Miyu Productions is credited for production cooperation, joining the project in June 2025. NOTHING NEW is also credited for planning and production. Yffle is the music composer.
The movie's theme song is ‘Sasakure’ (Split) performed by Adieu.
What is We Are Aliens about?
The official website of the film described the story as:
In the summer of their third year of elementary school, Tsubasa, a shy boy, meets Akatsuki Tarou, the most popular boy in his class, and they become best friends. The two spend irreplaceable time together in their own little world. However, a small incident tears their relationship apart. This story quietly questions the meaning of life through the friendship and reunion of two boys that spans more than 30 years.