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Mamoru Hosoda's "Scarlet": Release Date & New Details Revealed!

Julia Predovic

Is the anime world ready for another masterpiece? The visionary director Mamoru Hosoda, the creative force behind such iconic films as "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time," "Summer Wars," and the more recent "Belle," is poised to deliver his highly anticipated new feature film, "Scarlet," promising to be a cinematic event that will resonate globally.

New details have emerged regarding "Scarlet," Mamoru Hosoda's newest endeavor. The film is slated for a Japanese release on November 21, 2025, followed by a global rollout on December 12, 2025, courtesy of Sony Pictures. Studio Chizu, the animation powerhouse founded by Hosoda himself, has been actively promoting the film, using its social media channels to disseminate updates. A December 23, 2024, announcement on Studio Chizu's official X (formerly Twitter) account revealed the movie's Japanese title as "Hateshi Naki Scarlet," further fueling anticipation for its winter 2025 debut.

Mamoru Hosoda: Biographical and Professional Overview
Full Name Mamoru Hosoda ( )
Birth Date September 19, 1967
Birth Place Kamiichi, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Nationality Japanese
Occupation Anime Film Director, Animator, Screenwriter
Education Kanazawa College of Art (studied oil painting)
Early Career
  • Joined Toei Animation in 1991 as an animator.
  • Worked on various television series and films.
Key Works at Toei Animation
  • "Dragon Ball Z" (Animator)
  • "Slam Dunk" (Episode Director)
  • Directed episodes of "Digimon Adventure" and "Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!"
Freelance Director
  • Briefly associated with Studio Ghibli but project was cancelled.
  • Directed "Superflat Monogram" for Louis Vuitton.
Studio Chizu
  • Founded Studio Chizu in 2011 with producer Yuichiro Saito.
  • Studio Chizu has become synonymous with Hosoda's distinct directorial style and storytelling.
Notable Films Directed (Studio Chizu)
  • "Wolf Children" (2012)
  • "The Boy and the Beast" (2015)
  • "Mirai" (2018)
  • "Belle" (2021)
  • "Scarlet" (Upcoming, 2025)
Awards and Recognition
  • Numerous awards for his films, including Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year.
  • "Mirai" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Directorial Style & Themes
  • Exploration of family dynamics and human relationships.
  • Use of digital worlds and technology to tell stories.
  • Visually innovative and emotionally resonant animation.
Influences
  • Hayao Miyazaki (though Hosoda strives for a distinct, unique style)
  • Exploration of modern societal issues
Official Website Studio Chizu Official Website
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