Warner Bros. has debuted the first teaser trailer for All You Need Is Kill, director Kenichiro Akimoto’s upcoming anime feature based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s iconic light novel of the same name which was previously adapted back in 2014 by Doug Liman as the time-bending sci-fi action Edge of Tomorrow; watch the trailer below…
Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s All You Need Is Kill, known for its groundbreaking time loop concept and powerful narrative of growth, played a pivotal role in the time loop sci-fi phenomenon. This iconic novel, which was later adapted into a global hit film, is now being reimagined as an anime. With a perfect blend of traditional animation techniques and cutting-edge visual technology, STUDIO 4℃ will be handling animation!
After an unidentified plant from outer space invasion, Rita finds herself trapped in a time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over again. With each loop, she learns. She fights. Her memories and experiences sharpen her skills, turning her into a formidable warrior. Yet, the endless cycle of death and solitude begins to wear her down. Then, she meets Keiji. “I’ve been repeating this day too,” he says. Two lost souls, trapped in an endless war. Could their meeting change fate?
All You Need is Kill is coming soon.