🌕✨Cosmic Princess Kaguya! — Netflix’s Celestial Anime Spectacle Lands January 22, 2026 🌌🎶

“From the moon to the metaverse — a legend reborn in dazzling color, sound, and starlight.”

The stars are aligning for one of 2026’s most visually breathtaking anime experiences. Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, the highly anticipated Netflix Original anime film, reimagines Japan’s oldest folktale, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, into a futuristic, music-driven spectacle.

Directed by Shingo Yamashita — the visionary mind behind the stunning openings of Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Urusei Yatsura — this marks his feature-length directorial debut. Produced by Studio Colorido (Penguin Highway, A Whisker Away) and Studio Chromato, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! fuses traditional myth, Vocaloid-fueled music, and next-gen animation into one shimmering masterpiece.

🎬 Quick Overview — Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

Detail	Information
Title	Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Japanese: 超かぐや姫！ / Chō Kaguya-hime!)
Genre	Fantasy • Musical • Sci-Fi • Coming-of-Age
Director	Shingo Yamashita
Written by	Shingo Yamashita, inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
Produced by	Studio Colorido × Studio Chromato
Character Designers	Hechima (The Idolmaster Gakuen), Akihiro Nagae (Drifting Home)
Music by	Ryo (supercell), kz (livetune), HoneyWorks, 40mP, Aqu3ra, yuigot
Voice Cast	Yuko Natsuyoshi (Kaguya), Anna Nagase (Iroha), Saori Hayami (Yachiyo)
Runtime	TBA
Platform	Netflix (Worldwide)
Release Date	January 22, 2026
Language	Japanese (with global dubs/subtitles)

🌙 The Story — A Legend Reborn in the Age of the Metaverse

In a quiet corner of modern Japan, Iroha, a high school girl living alone, finds her life turned upside down when she encounters Kaguya, a mysterious girl who claims to have come from the moon.

As their unlikely friendship grows, the two bond over a shared passion for virtual idols within the dazzling metaverse “Tsukuyomi.” Together, they perform, dream, and sing — until the truth behind Kaguya’s origins forces them to confront an impossible farewell.

Like the classic tale of the moon princess who cannot remain on Earth, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! transforms myth into a futuristic fable about connection, creativity, and the bittersweet beauty of fleeting moments.

“She came from the stars… and changed one girl’s world forever.”

🎶 A Soundtrack Written in Stardust — Vocaloid Legends Unite!

Music isn’t just a background element in Cosmic Princess Kaguya! — It’s the heartbeat of the story. This film’s soundtrack brings together Japan’s most iconic Vocaloid producers, crafting a once-in-a-generation collaboration that merges nostalgic Vocaloid sounds with cinematic emotion:

🎧 ryo (supercell) — Creator of the legendary Hatsune Miku track “Melt”, leading the musical ensemble.

🎧 kz (livetune) — Known for Tell Your World; blends digital pop with lush synths.

🎧 HoneyWorks — Masters of youthful romance songs with emotional depth.

🎧 40mP — Beloved for storytelling-driven pop ballads.

🎧 Aqu3ra & yuigot — Rising stars in the Vocaloid scene, injecting fresh, experimental energy.

Together, they create an electronic dreamscape that mirrors Yamashita’s kaleidoscopic visuals — part concert, part emotional journey.

🎨 A Visual Symphony — Shingo Yamashita’s Signature Style

Yamashita’s name has become synonymous with movement, emotion, and color in anime.Known for his breathtaking work on Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, his direction turns every frame of Cosmic Princess Kaguya! into a living painting — dynamic, dreamlike, and drenched in symbolism.

Expect:

• 🌌 Fluid transitions between reality and virtual worlds.

• 🌕 Camera angles that mimic musical rhythm and choreography.

• 🎭 Emotion-first animation that feels alive and cinematic.

• 💫 Light and shadow used as emotional language.

“I poured into this film everything I’ve learned about visual storytelling, unique characters, and my love for internet culture,” said Yamashita.“It’s bright, fun, and heartfelt — a love letter to imagination itself.”

👩‍🎤 Meet the Voices of the Stars

Voice Actor	Character	Role Description
Yuko Natsuyoshi	Kaguya	The ethereal moon girl whose songs light up the virtual realm.
Anna Nagase	Iroha	A shy high school girl who discovers courage through music.
Saori Hayami	Yachiyo	The mysterious figure guiding Kaguya’s journey through Tsukuyomi.

Their performances blend youthful emotion with elegance, perfectly complementing the Vocaloid-driven soundtrack and the film’s cosmic energy.

🚀 Studio Collaboration — Where Tradition Meets Innovation

The film marks the first project from Yamashita’s new Studio Chromato, produced in partnership with the acclaimed Studio Colorido, known for its high-quality, emotionally rich animation (Penguin Highway, Drifting Home, A Whisker Away).

The result is a hybrid of classic Japanese storytelling and next-gen animation aesthetics — a marriage of myth and metaverse that pushes the boundaries of visual anime filmmaking.

📅 Release Date & Streaming Details

Platform	Netflix
Global Premiere	🌕 January 22, 2026
Format	Feature-length anime film
Languages	Japanese (English, Spanish, French, Korean, and more dubs/subs available)

Prepare to experience music, magic, and moonlight like never before — a celestial story for dreamers, artists, and anyone who’s ever looked at the night sky and wished for connection.

🌟 Why “Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” Is the Must-Watch Anime of 2026

✨ A new cinematic era — From the visionary who redefined anime openings.

🎧 Iconic soundtrack — Vocaloid legends unite for an unprecedented collaboration.

💫 Studio Colorido’s artistry — Every frame feels alive and heartfelt.

🌕 Universal story — A timeless myth reimagined for the digital age.

❤️ Emotional depth — A friendship that transcends space, time, and technology.

🌌 Final Thoughts — When Folklore Meets the Future

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! It isn’t just an anime — it’s an experience. A collision of art, technology, and heart that reminds us how music connects souls across time and space.

“Even if she must return to the moon, her song will never fade.”

🎶✨ Stream Cosmic Princess Kaguya! only on Netflix, January 22, 2026 — and witness the legend reborn.