We Are Aliens
| We Are Aliens | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kōhei Kadowaki |
| Written by | Kōhei Kadowaki |
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| Edited by | Kōhei Kadowaki |
| Music by | Yaffle |
Production company | Nothing New |
| Distributed by | Toho Next |
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| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
We Are Aliens (Japanese: 我々は宇宙人, Hepburn: Wareware wa Uchūjin) is a 2026 Japanese animated film written and directed by Kōhei Kadowaki.
The film, set to debut in Japanese theaters in September 2026, premiered at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes during the Cannes Festival.
Voice cast
[edit]| Character | Japanese[1][2][3] |
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| Tsubasa |
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| Gyōtarō |
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| Konatsu |
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| Batahara |
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Production
[edit]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.[4][5] The film's theme song is "Sasakure" (Split) performed by Adieu.[2]
Release
[edit]The film premiered at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes during the Cannes Festival,[6] and is set to be distributed by Toho Next and Nothing New, who are set to release the film in theaters on September 25, 2026.[5][7]
Reception
[edit]The film was called bitter and funny by Actu.fr[8] and bordering on the tragic.[9][10] Reviews noted that the film addressed themes like bullying and betrayal and the interesting use of rotoscopy and live-action images.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (April 14, 2026). "We Are Aliens Anime Film's Teaser Unveils Main Cast, Composer". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 27, 2026). "We Are Aliens Anime Film's Trailer Reveals 2 Cast Members, Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ 櫻坂46・山﨑天、令和ロマン・松井ケムリがアニメ映画『我々は宇宙人』に声優参加。主題歌はadieu. CINRA (in Japanese). July 27, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ NOTHING NEW初の長編アニメ「我々は宇宙人」ティザー映像公開、少年2人の友情を描く. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 17, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 17, 2025). "Kohei Kadowaki, Film Label Nothing New Reveal We Are Aliens Anime Film in Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ "We Are Aliens". Quinzaine des cinéastes (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ Loo, Egan (June 26, 2026). "Kōhei Kadowaki's We Are Aliens Anime Film to Open on September 25". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Cannes 2026. Un monde entre nous, un film d'animation au récit aussi aigre que drôle". actu.fr (in French). 2026-05-23. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ Wyzman (2026-05-16). "Cannes 2026 | Un Monde entre nous, fantastique analyse des traumatismes d'enfance signée Kohei Kadowaki". Ecrannoir.fr (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ https://www.close-upmag.com/2026/05/14/chroniques-de-cannes-2026-we-are-aliens-un-monde-entre-nous/
- ↑ "Un Monde entre nous : avant-première". Le Japon à Paris (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Festival d'Annecy | Critique : Un monde entre nous". Le Polyester (in French). 2026-06-26. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)
- We Are Aliens (film) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia