Image: John Tarachine (Akita Shoten) / Umi ga Hashiru Endroll Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 05/11/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The manga series "Umi ga Hashiru Endroll" (international title: "Credits Roll Into the Sea") by John Tarachine is receiving an anime adaptation. As officially announced, the film is being directed by Taichi Ishidate at the renowned studio Kyoto Animation and is scheduled for release in Japanese theaters in 2027. Distribution will be handled by Shochiku.
The story follows 65-year-old widow Umiko, who must rediscover her purpose in life after her husband's death. During a spontaneous visit to the cinema, she meets the young film student Kai. Through him, she realizes that she doesn't just want to be a spectator but wants to tell stories and make films herself—a fresh start that leads her to a film school. The manga was serialized from 2020 to November 2025 in the magazine "Monthly Mystery Bonita" (Akita Shoten) and achieved successes such as first place in the women's ranking of the guide "Kono Manga ga Sugoi!" 2022, as well as nominations for the Manga Taisho Award and the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. The ninth and final collected volume will be released on May 15, 2026.
Simultaneously with the announcement, a "super teaser" video and a special visual were released. The visual shows Umiko at dawn on the beach, handling a camera, accompanied by the wish: "May the burden be light, the sea ahead rich and beautiful, may the wind be favorable to you—forward, always forward."
Both the author and the director expressed their excitement: "That Umiko herself will appear on the screen she so admired fills me with deep emotion," said John Tarachine. Director Taichi Ishidate, known for "Violet Evergarden: The Movie" and "CITY THE ANIMATION," added: "I want to put all my energy into creating a 'gentle story' that conveys to the audience the pride and preciousness of a person who wholeheartedly pursues their passion."
The story follows 65-year-old widow Umiko, who must rediscover her purpose in life after her husband's death. During a spontaneous visit to the cinema, she meets the young film student Kai. Through him, she realizes that she doesn't just want to be a spectator but wants to tell stories and make films herself—a fresh start that leads her to a film school. The manga was serialized from 2020 to November 2025 in the magazine "Monthly Mystery Bonita" (Akita Shoten) and achieved successes such as first place in the women's ranking of the guide "Kono Manga ga Sugoi!" 2022, as well as nominations for the Manga Taisho Award and the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. The ninth and final collected volume will be released on May 15, 2026.
Simultaneously with the announcement, a "super teaser" video and a special visual were released. The visual shows Umiko at dawn on the beach, handling a camera, accompanied by the wish: "May the burden be light, the sea ahead rich and beautiful, may the wind be favorable to you—forward, always forward."
Both the author and the director expressed their excitement: "That Umiko herself will appear on the screen she so admired fills me with deep emotion," said John Tarachine. Director Taichi Ishidate, known for "Violet Evergarden: The Movie" and "CITY THE ANIMATION," added: "I want to put all my energy into creating a 'gentle story' that conveys to the audience the pride and preciousness of a person who wholeheartedly pursues their passion."
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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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