A New Dawn

A New Dawn (花緑青が明ける日に) — Release Date: 6 March 2026. Directed by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, starring Riku Hagiwara, Kotone Furukawa, Miyu Irino and Takashi Okabe. Produced by Studio Outrigger alongside Asmik Ace and Miyu Productions, the film is a Japanese animated drama and marks Shinomiya’s feature directorial debut.

Internationally co-produced between Japan and France, A New Dawn presents a character-driven animated narrative rooted in emotional realism. The film follows Keitarō Tatewaki and those around him as personal histories and family relationships unfold within a contemplative dramatic framework. The storytelling explores generational bonds, quiet emotional conflicts, and the gradual transformation of its central characters.

Written and directed by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, the film represents his transition into feature-length direction. The animation is handled by Studio Outrigger, with production support from Asmik Ace and Miyu Productions. The project blends Japanese and European creative collaboration, contributing to its international profile.

The voice cast includes Riku Hagiwara as Keitarō Tatewaki, Kotone Furukawa as Kaoru Shikimori, Miyu Irino as Sentarō Tatewaki, and Takashi Okabe as Keitarō’s father. The ensemble anchors the film’s dramatic structure, which focuses on nuanced performances and restrained storytelling rather than spectacle-driven animation.

A New Dawn had its world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 18 February 2026, where it competed in the main competition for the Golden Bear. The selection placed the film among international arthouse contenders and highlighted its cross-cultural production background.

The film is scheduled for theatrical release in Japan on 6 March 2026, distributed by Asmik Ace. Positioned as an animated drama with festival recognition, A New Dawn combines introspective storytelling with contemporary animation craft.