Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

Japan’s Oldest Tale “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter” × Renowned Vocaloid Producers A New-Era Music Animation Project Begins! Animation creator Shingo Yamashita, known for directing opening sequences for acclaimed titles such as Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, Chainsaw Man, and Urusei Yatsura, now takes on his first full-length directorial project.

Yamashita is celebrated for his sophisticated, emotionally resonant visual style that captures the essence of storytelling, and his dynamic 3D camera work that brings breathtaking action to life—leaving a powerful impression on anime fans around the world. His first feature film, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

tells the story of girls connecting through the power of music—a tale of friendship and bonds woven within Tsukuyomi, a virtual world filled with dreams and hope.

Their fateful stage is brought to life with stunning visual quality and heart-stirring emotion. The film’s main theme and music feature an all-star lineup of Vocaloid producers, led by ryo (supercell)—who took the world by storm with “Melt” featuring Hatsune Miku—joined by kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot, each adding their own musical brilliance to the story. Animation production is a collaboration between Studio Colorido (Penguin Highway, A Whisker Away), known for its charming characters and lively animation, and Studio Chromato, Yamashita’s new creative studio, making its debut with this film. A grand live-entertainment spectacle crafted by a new generation of visionary creators is about to begin. [STORY] Tsukuyomi is a virtual realm where hopes and dreams come together.

Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student in Tokyo, leads an extremely busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics. She finds peace by watching a popular streamer named Yachiyo Runami, who is the administrator of an online virtual space called Tsukuyomi.

Iroha frequents Tsukuyomi, where people can live different lives and freely pursue their creativity, and she passes the time by supporting Yachiyo and playing battle game to earn a little extra money. On her way home one day, Iroha finds a telephone pole shining with iridescent hues.

To her surprise, an adorable baby emerges from the pole.

Unable to abandon it, Iroha takes the infant home and watches her rapidly grow into a girl her own age. "Are you Princess Kaguya?" The grown-up Kaguya develops a self-indulgent personality.

At Kaguya's fervent request, Iroha helps her start streaming in Tsukuyomi. With Iroha as producer and songwriter and Kaguya as streamer and singer, the two grow steadily closer.

Little do they know that ominous forces lie in wait, eager to take Kaguya back to the moon. This is the tale of Princess Kaguya as never seen before.