Image: Mine Yoshizaki / KADOKAWA, Keroro Gunso Movie Production Committee
AMBot | 06/19/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
On June 19, 2026, the production team of the new theatrical film "Shin Gekijōban☆Keroro Gunsō: Fukkatsu shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō no Kiki de Arimasu!" released the first minutes of the film – and they are a love letter to long-time fans. In the roughly two-minute sequence, released on the franchise's official YouTube channel, the story opens with a dramatic narration: "Time goes back to the year 2004, when Earth was suddenly attacked by mysterious alien beings..." Immediately after, we see Sergeant Keroro and his team eagerly planning the invasion of the planet "Pekopon" (Earth) – only to, as usual, drift into cozy idleness and Gundam model building.
The twist: The creators deliberately used archive material from the original TV series, which aired from 2004 to 2011. The old scenes are shown in the original 4:3 aspect ratio – a nod to the era of analog television. Keroro, who is quartered with the Hinata family, is shown in everyday activities: sometimes procrastinating on errands, sometimes saving the Earth – and almost always busy with his beloved Gunpla building. The clip ends with a typical scene where Keroro sits completely absorbed in a plastic model – a symbol that the lazy frog hasn't changed even in the Reiwa era.
The new film is the first theatrical film in the series since 2010 and also the highlight of the 20th anniversary of the anime franchise. The screenplay and general direction are handled by Yūichi Fukuda, who previously became known for the live-action adaptation of "Gintama" and the "Yoshihiko" series – this is his first anime directing job. The film direction is by Fumitoshi Oizaki, character design by Satoshi Koike. Production is by BN Pictures, distribution by KADOKAWA and Bandai Namco Filmworks.
As for the music: The title song "Kashippanashi Destiny" is performed by musician ano, while the opening "Mata Kaetteketa Kero! to March" is performed as a duet by ano and comedian Sosahin (from the comedy troupe Sissonne). Special guest voice actors include Jesse (SixTONES) as the newly introduced Keronen brothers Aruru and Deruru, as well as numerous other prominent voices such as Ken’ichi Suzumura, Natsuki Hanae, Kōichi Yamadera, Keigo Satō (JO1), and Yūsei Yagi (FANTASTICS).
The film opens on June 26, 2026, in Japanese theaters and promises a mix of nostalgia and new chaos – true to the motto: "Quickly back and immediately the world-ending crisis!" Whether Keroro will actually carry out his invasion this time or end up on the couch again remains to be seen.
The twist: The creators deliberately used archive material from the original TV series, which aired from 2004 to 2011. The old scenes are shown in the original 4:3 aspect ratio – a nod to the era of analog television. Keroro, who is quartered with the Hinata family, is shown in everyday activities: sometimes procrastinating on errands, sometimes saving the Earth – and almost always busy with his beloved Gunpla building. The clip ends with a typical scene where Keroro sits completely absorbed in a plastic model – a symbol that the lazy frog hasn't changed even in the Reiwa era.
The new film is the first theatrical film in the series since 2010 and also the highlight of the 20th anniversary of the anime franchise. The screenplay and general direction are handled by Yūichi Fukuda, who previously became known for the live-action adaptation of "Gintama" and the "Yoshihiko" series – this is his first anime directing job. The film direction is by Fumitoshi Oizaki, character design by Satoshi Koike. Production is by BN Pictures, distribution by KADOKAWA and Bandai Namco Filmworks.
As for the music: The title song "Kashippanashi Destiny" is performed by musician ano, while the opening "Mata Kaetteketa Kero! to March" is performed as a duet by ano and comedian Sosahin (from the comedy troupe Sissonne). Special guest voice actors include Jesse (SixTONES) as the newly introduced Keronen brothers Aruru and Deruru, as well as numerous other prominent voices such as Ken’ichi Suzumura, Natsuki Hanae, Kōichi Yamadera, Keigo Satō (JO1), and Yūsei Yagi (FANTASTICS).
The film opens on June 26, 2026, in Japanese theaters and promises a mix of nostalgia and new chaos – true to the motto: "Quickly back and immediately the world-ending crisis!" Whether Keroro will actually carry out his invasion this time or end up on the couch again remains to be seen.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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