Image: Mine Yoshizaki / KADOKAWA, Keroro Gunso Film Production Committee
AMBot | 06/27/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
On June 26, 2026, the new theatrical film "Shin Gekijōban Keroro Gunsō: Fukkatsu Shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō no Kiki de Arimasu!" premiered in Japan – the first fully animated theatrical film of the series in 16 years. The film is part of the 20th anniversary of the anime adaptation and represents a special coup: Yuichi Fukuda serves as screenwriter and chief director, who was previously best known for his live-action adaptations such as "Gintama" and the series "Yūsha Yoshihiko." Fukuda, making his debut in animation with this film, has gathered twelve actors from his earlier works as guest voice actors.
From the series "Yūsha Yoshihiko," Takayuki Yamada (Yoshihiko), Haruka Kinami (Murasaki), Tsuyoshi Muro (Merebu), Jirō Satō (Buddha), and Shin Takuma (Danjō) can be heard. From the film "HK/Hentai Kamen," Ryōhei Suzuki lends his voice to the hero HK. The cast of the "Gintama" live-action adaptation is also fully represented: Shun Oguri (Gintoki), Masaki Suda (Shinpachi), Kanna Hashimoto (Kagura), Kankurō Nakamura (Isao Kondō), Yūya Yagira (Tōshirō Hijikata), and Ryō Yoshizawa (Sōgō Okita). Their characters appear as anime versions in the style of their respective originals, voiced by the same actors.
The film's plot begins when mysterious phenomena break out across Japan – starting with a mass appearance of Yōkai in Shibuya. The Keroro Platoon, which actually aims to conquer Earth, finds itself forced to set aside its plans and fend off the threat. Alongside the regular voice actors – including Kumiko Watanabe as Keroro, Etsuko Kozakura as Tamama, Jōji Nakata as Giroro, Takehito Koyasu as Kururu, and Takeshi Kusao as Dororo – the human main characters such as Fuyuki (Hōko Kuwashima) and Natsumi (Chiwa Saitō) are also heard again. SixTONES member Jesse takes on a dual role as the mysterious Keronian brothers Aruru and Deruru. The narration is provided by Shinobu Hasegawa (Sissonne).
The film's music is contributed by Eiji Segawa; the theme song "Kashippanashi Destiny" and the opening song "Mata Kaettekita Kero! to March" are performed by artist ano, accompanied by comedian Soshina. The film is produced by BN Pictures, with distribution by KADOKAWA and Bandai Namco Filmworks. The film has been playing nationwide in Japanese theaters since June 26.
From the series "Yūsha Yoshihiko," Takayuki Yamada (Yoshihiko), Haruka Kinami (Murasaki), Tsuyoshi Muro (Merebu), Jirō Satō (Buddha), and Shin Takuma (Danjō) can be heard. From the film "HK/Hentai Kamen," Ryōhei Suzuki lends his voice to the hero HK. The cast of the "Gintama" live-action adaptation is also fully represented: Shun Oguri (Gintoki), Masaki Suda (Shinpachi), Kanna Hashimoto (Kagura), Kankurō Nakamura (Isao Kondō), Yūya Yagira (Tōshirō Hijikata), and Ryō Yoshizawa (Sōgō Okita). Their characters appear as anime versions in the style of their respective originals, voiced by the same actors.
The film's plot begins when mysterious phenomena break out across Japan – starting with a mass appearance of Yōkai in Shibuya. The Keroro Platoon, which actually aims to conquer Earth, finds itself forced to set aside its plans and fend off the threat. Alongside the regular voice actors – including Kumiko Watanabe as Keroro, Etsuko Kozakura as Tamama, Jōji Nakata as Giroro, Takehito Koyasu as Kururu, and Takeshi Kusao as Dororo – the human main characters such as Fuyuki (Hōko Kuwashima) and Natsumi (Chiwa Saitō) are also heard again. SixTONES member Jesse takes on a dual role as the mysterious Keronian brothers Aruru and Deruru. The narration is provided by Shinobu Hasegawa (Sissonne).
The film's music is contributed by Eiji Segawa; the theme song "Kashippanashi Destiny" and the opening song "Mata Kaettekita Kero! to March" are performed by artist ano, accompanied by comedian Soshina. The film is produced by BN Pictures, with distribution by KADOKAWA and Bandai Namco Filmworks. The film has been playing nationwide in Japanese theaters since June 26.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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