Sony Pictures has a big anime film locked down for 2025, and it could be even bigger thanDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle. At least the first film in the upcomingDemon Slayer: Infinity Castletrilogy is set to debut in 2025; there isn’t an exact release date, but withDemon Slayerstill as big as ever, it’s going to be one of the biggest anime events of 2025, by far.
Ufotable’sDemon Slayer: Infinity Castlewill be one of the biggest anime films of 2025, but another film could be even bigger.Demon Slayeris hardly the only anime Sony Pictures is involved with, usually just as a distributor, and it’s just been announced thatSony Pictures will be distributingScarlet, the latest film from legendary anime director Mamoru Hosoda, in the United States sometime in winter 2025. Not much is known aboutScarlet, but with how great a director Hosoda is, it’s sure to be a great film to watch.
Everything We Know About Mamoru Hosoda’s New Anime Movie
Why Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet Is So Exciting
With Mamoru Hosoda’sScarletstill a year away, not much is known about it, but there’s still plenty to discuss. The sole plot description forScarletis that it’s about a strong princess named Scarlet who crosses space-time, and based on that,Scarletcould be Mamoru Hosoda’s first original film set entirely in a fantasy world. There’s a chance it could be likeThe Boy and the Beastand alternate between the regular world and a fantasy world, but it’s a very promising premise.
What’s more exciting aboutScarletthan its story, though, is its visual style. While a trailer hasn’t been released forScarlet, according to Mamoru Hosoda,Scarletwill neither be a traditional 2D film nor “Hollywood-style CG” and will instead aim for a new look, entirely. Hosoda’s films are always known for their gorgeous animation, soMamoru Hosoda’s comments onScarlet’s visual style suggest that it could have some of the most inventive and all-around gorgeous animation of any anime film, and if the story is equally great, then there will be plenty to look forward to in its release.
Why Mamoru Hosoda’s Films Are Always So Exciting To Look Forward To
Even with so little known aboutScarlet, a large part of why it’s so exciting is because it’s specifically a Mamoru Hosoda project. Not only do Hosoda’s films have a distinct visual style complemented by fluid and all-around gorgeous animation, butMamoru Hosoda’s films, no matter the genre, always find new and exciting ways to tell dramatic stories about the importance of human relationships that are always fun to watch thanks to the characters and overall writing. There’s always something fun or profound in a Hosoda project, andScarletis sure to be no different.
Mamoru Hosoda’s films are always exciting to watch, andScarletmight be even more exciting thanDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle. WhileInfinity Castlewill certainly be a fun and exciting film, anyone familiar with the series will know what to expect from it, soScarletmight be more exciting thanDemon Slayer: Infinity Castlebecause there’s going to be more variety in its story and visual style. Whatever the case,ScarletandDemon Slayer: Infinity Castlewill be the most exciting anime films of 2025, and their releases will help make 2025 one of the biggest years for anime yet.
Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibais a wildly popular anime and manga franchise created by Koyoharu Gotouge. Set in Taishō-era Japan, it follows Tanjiro Kamado as he battles demons and seeks a cure for his sister, Nezuko, who was turned into one. The franchise includes a manga, anime TV series, films, video games, and spin-offs. Known for its stunning animation and gripping storyline,Demon Slayeris one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
