All you need is kill
Kenichiro Akimoto
2025 / 82’ 00” / Japan
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. Produced by STUDIO 4℃, a trailblazer in the Japanese animation industry, the project draws on the studio’s legacy of bold and original works like Tekkonkinkreet and Children of the Sea. With a perfect blend of traditional animation techniques and cutting-edge visual technology, STUDIO 4℃'s works has garnered acclaim at film festivals and from critics worldwide.
The film is directed by Kenichiro Akimoto, a visionary creator renowned for his inventive animation techniques and sensitive portrayal of character emotions. He recreates the story through a fresh perspective, focusing on Rita’s inner journey as a warrior, delving into her loneliness, struggles, and personal growth.
Trapped in a time loop after an alien invasion, the girl and boy’s chance encounter will shape the fate of an endless battlefield. Get ready for a breathtaking action-fantasy sci-fi adventure!
Plot:
In Japan, a massive alien plant Darol, is devastating the environment. Volunteers, including Rita, join the reconstruction work. One day, Darol releases monstrous creatures: Gitai. Each time Rita fights but is killed by the creature. From that moment on, she finds herself trapped in a time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over again. As despair sets in, she meets Keiji, who says, “I’ve been repeating this day too.” Two lost souls in an endless war—could their meeting change fate?
