A new take on Japan’s oldest princess is about to hit Netflix. Cosmic Princess Kaguya!（超かぐや姫！）is an original anime film directed by Shingo Yamashita, known for eye-catching openings on shows like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. Produced by Studio Colorido and Studio Chromato, the movie will stream worldwide as a Netflix exclusive starting January 22, 2026, with a fresh main trailer, key visual and music lineup now revealed.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Reimagines a Classic Tale for Netflix
At its core, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is a modern, musical spin on The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Instead of a quiet bamboo grove, this version centers on 17-year-old high schooler Iroha Sakayori, who juggles classes and part-time jobs in near-future Tokyo. Her escape is a virtual realm called Tsukuyomi, a creative metaverse where anyone can become a streamer or idol. One night she finds a glowing “gaming utility pole,” and from it appears a mysterious baby who rapidly grows into a girl her age—Kaguya, a chaotic, selfish princess who claims she is destined to be taken back to the moon.
Director Shingo Yamashita and the Studio Colorido x Chromato Team
The film marks Shingo Yamashita’s feature-length directorial debut, after years of making some of the most talked-about TV anime openings for Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Urusei Yatsura and more. His style mixes sharp digital compositing, playful camera work and emotional timing—perfect for music-driven storytelling. On the animation side, Studio Colorido, known for films like Penguin Highway and A Whisker Away, joins forces with Yamashita’s new Studio Chromato. Character design duties are split: Hechima handles avatars and designs inside Tsukuyomi, while Akihiro Nagae designs the characters in the real world, emphasizing the contrast between online fantasy and offline life.
Tsukuyomi Virtual Stage, Streaming Culture and Kaguya’s New Journey
The main visual and trailer make one thing clear: this is as much about creator culture as it is about folklore. In the real world, Iroha is a busy honor student; inside Tsukuyomi, she produces tracks while watching her favorite streamer, the platform’s manager-idol Yachiyo. After Kaguya crashes into her life, Iroha ends up composing music while Kaguya sings as an up-and-coming virtual performer, aiming for top-idol status inside the glittering metaverse. Behind the neon and confetti, though, the core drama is whether Kaguya can dodge her “bad ending”—being taken back to the moon—and find a self-chosen happy future instead.
Vocaloid Hitmakers and the Themes “Watashi wa Watashi no Koto ga Suki” and “Ex-Otogibanashi”
Because the project is billed as a “music animation,” the staff list reads like a Vocaloid playlist. Songs are provided by ryo (supercell), kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra and yuigot. The main trailer opens with “Watashi wa, Watashi no Koto ga Suki.” sung by Kaguya (Yuko Natsuyoshi), a new HoneyWorks track written to match her cheerful but insecure personality. The second half switches to the main theme “Ex-Otogibanashi,” written by ryo and performed by Yachiyo (Saori Hayami) as Tsukuyomi’s resident diva. Together, the songs sketch a story about rewriting your own fairy tale through music and streaming.
Kaguya, Iroha, Yachiyo and the Newly Revealed Partner FUSHI
Alongside the new trailer and key visual, the latest update introduces an additional mascot-like character: FUSHI, a fluffy sea-slug-styled guide who helps Yachiyo and Kaguya navigate Tsukuyomi. FUSHI is voiced by Rie Kugimiya, joining a main cast that already includes Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya, Anna Nagase as Iroha and Saori Hayami as Yachiyo. Between Kaguya’s impulsive “princess” behavior, Iroha’s overworked-producer vibes and Yachiyo’s cool idol persona, the movie sets up a trio dynamic that feels very 2020s: part friendship story, part creator collab, part looming goodbye.
Singles, Manga and Novel Adaptations Lined Up for Early 2026
The film is also launching with a full media mix. On January 23, 2026, the day after the Netflix premiere, ryo (supercell) will release two CDs at once: “CPK! Remix” and “Ex-Otogibanashi”. The first reworks film songs with new vocals from Yanaginagi and Hatsune Miku, while the second collects the main theme and in-movie tracks sung by the cast. A manga adaptation by Taro Yoneda will debut with a double chapter in the February issue of Comptiq and later in Comic Comp, with volume 1 scheduled for February 10. A prose novelization by Naruto Kiriyama, supervised by Yamashita and packed with extra scenes, is due out on January 30, 2026. Both the manga and novel will be published by KADOKAWA.
Global Netflix Launch Details and Official Channels to Follow
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide from January 22, 2026, listed under music-flavored fantasy and teen-focused anime on the platform. If you want to get ready, you can watch the main trailer via the official YouTube channel at Cho-KaguyaHime-PR and read story introductions and staff comments on the Japanese official site at cho-kaguyahime.com. Once it is out, adding the title to your Netflix page watchlist, checking out the CDs or manga, and following the official X and TikTok accounts are easy ways to support this new spin on the Kaguya legend—and maybe find a new anime song to loop all year. 🎤🌙
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