ALL YOU NEED IS KILL

Plot

When a massive alien flower known as "Darol" unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population of Japan, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.

About ALL YOU NEED IS KILL

All You Need Is Kill is a 2025 Japanese animated science fiction action film based on the 2004 novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Produced by Warner Bros. Japan and animated by Studio 4°C, it is directed by Kenichiro Akimoto in his feature directorial debut. It is the second film adaptation of the novel, following the American live-action production Edge of Tomorrow. The film premiered on June 9, 2025, during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and opened in Japanese theaters on January 9, 2026. It was released in North American theaters by GKIDS on January 16, 2026.

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