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Animation destination Crunchyroll announced today that tickets are now available for the musical comedy anime film, Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise, which will be screened in select theaters for one day only on Monday, January 19 at 7 p.m. (local time) in the U.S. and Canada as part of its monthly Anime Nights program, presented by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment at over 280 venues every third Monday.
This brand-new story follows the events after Season 2 of the anime series, and is the first film in the Zombie Land Saga franchise. The series (both seasons available on Crunchyroll) is a humorous blend of idol culture and zombie anime, focusing on seven girls as they navigate their new reality — a terrifying yet astonishing zombie world. The film will be released in the English dub version (with all songs sung in the original Japanese, featuring English subtitles).
The film is helmed by Takeru Sato and Takafumi Ishida, based on an original story by Public Information Department, Zombie Desk. Animation production is handled by MAPPA.
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- George Trombley (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 376 Pages - 08/22/2014 (Publication Date) - Learn From Zero (Publisher)
- Ken Fukuyama, Yuki Fukuyama (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 246 Pages - 10/11/2022 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
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- Sumiko Uo (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
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Synopsis: Zombies × Idols × Saga — Seriously!? What sort of madness will this outrageous, expectation-defying anime unleash on the big screen!? Legendary girls return as zombies to battle as Saga’s local idols in the groundbreaking zombie-idol anime, Zombie Land Saga.
With outrageous zombie hijinks, surprisingly heartfelt moments, and music that transcends the idol genre, the series became an instant phenomenon, covering its production over two TV anime seasons. Now, their stage extends to the movie theater — everything is packed into this ultimate entertainment experience! The unprecedented Galaxy Festival Movie commences now!
Additionally, fresh new titles have been added to the Crunchyroll streaming platform’s Winter 2026 lineup, including The Case Book of Arne, Champignon Witch, Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix-, Scum of the Brave, and Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers; and for horror enthusiasts, Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 is set to return. The fantasy coming-of-age film Fureru will also debut on the Crunchyroll platform on January 15.
The complete season schedule can be accessed on the platform’s news blog.
Upcoming new U.S./Canada titles and date modifications include (dates/times subject to change):
- Used Book in Good Condition
- George Trombley (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 376 Pages - 08/22/2014 (Publication Date) - Learn From Zero (Publisher)
- Ken Fukuyama, Yuki Fukuyama (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 246 Pages - 10/11/2022 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Sumiko Uo (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 6 Pages - 01/01/2005 (Publication Date) - BarCharts Publishing Inc. (Publisher)
Tuesday, January 6
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (NEW)
Official sequel to the hero action TV anime Samurai Troopers (1988-1989) — Long ago, there existed an evil spirit that waged war to dominate the human world. Defeat forced him back to the realm of darkness, yet not before vowing to return for revenge. A thousand years later, the world has nearly forgotten the name of Arago, Emperor of Doom. As black clouds envelope the radiant lights of Shinjuku, and a sinister laugh drowns out the waning hum of electricity, the people plunge into terror, unprepared for the spirit’s return! (Produced by Sunrise.)
The Case Book of Arne (NEW)
Louis Hartmann loses his father, a private detective looking into a series of murders, leaving him on his own. Rumor has it that the murders are perpetrated by a Grave-Digger Vampire. Louis is hesitant about superstitions and resolves to catch the culprit himself. That is until a self-proclaimed detective, Arne Neuntöte, and his assistant, Lynn Reinweiß, arrive. A new chapter is about to unfold for Louis… (Produced by Silver Link.)
Thursday, January 8
Champignon Witch – 10 a.m. PT (NEW)
Champignon Witch tells the story of Luna, a dark forest-dweller who is feared by the townsfolk as a black witch due to poisonous mushrooms proliferating wherever she walks. Consequently, she is dubbed the “Mushroom Witch.” However, despite never receiving warmth from them, Luna starts to feel affection for the townspeople…? It’s a magical fantasy steeped in love, adventure, and emotions! (Produced by Typhoon Graphics.)
Saturday, January 10
Fate/strange Fake – 8 a.m. PT (Moved from January 3)
Scum of the Brave – 9 a.m. PT (NEW)
In the mid-21st century, Tokyo’s mafia can transform into ether-enhanced Demon Lords, while Braves hunt them down. Yashiro, the Grim Reaper, reluctantly takes a new apprentice named Aki Jogamine, a high school girl aiming to become a Brave. He quickly finds himself entangled in one troublesome case after another. The supernatural tale of a scoundrel master and his self-proclaimed apprentice commences! (Produced by OLM.)
Sunday, January 11
Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- – 8 a.m. PT (NEW)
During the Edo period, a group of heroes saved countless lives. As eerie arsons incite chaos in Edo, the relentless firefighters race against time to protect the city. (Produced by SynergySP.)
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 – 10:20 a.m. PT (NEW)
Each week at dusk, a man in a yellow mask appears at a nearby playground. Gather around him to listen and learn from the mysterious storyteller. He narrates horror tales to his captive audience, each narrative darker and more sinister than the last. Drawing upon traditional paper dramas, the stories weave myths, urban legends, and rumors from Japan’s extensive history of haunting tales. (Produced by ILCA.)
