The original novel that inspired the Tom Cruise film Edge of Tomorrow, titled All You Need Is Kill, is getting a new anime adaptation. Edge of Tomorrow itself is a highly-regarded, but often overlooked, sci-fi action movie, and the story has seen a few different versions – including a manga – over the years. Now, Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s original novel is being revisited with this new animated film, along with the release of a new trailer to mark the announcement.
The anime film All You Need Is Kill was first released in Japan earlier this year and gained some attention at film festivals. While it wasn’t one of the year’s biggest anime releases – especially compared to films like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – it will now reach a wider audience. GKIDS has scheduled its release in the United States and Canada for January 16th. You can find the new trailer and poster for All You Need Is Kill below.
What Is All You Need Is Kill?
The new movie All You Need Is Kill, based on the novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, comes to North American theaters on January 16th. It’s directed by Kenichiro Akimoto and animated by STUDIO4°C, the studio known for popular anime like Tekkonkinkreet and Children of the Sea. Warner Bros. Japan produced the film, which features Ai Mikami as Rita and Natsuki Hanae as Keiji. While an English dub won’t be available for the initial U.S. release, it’s definitely a film worth seeing.
Similar to the movie Edge of Tomorrow, All You Need Is Kill features a protagonist stuck repeating the same day over and over. Whenever she’s killed by strange aliens, she wakes up again at the beginning of the day. However, she soon discovers she’s not alone – another person is experiencing the same time loop. Together, they must work together to break the cycle of death and escape their dangerous situation.
Is All You Need Is Kill Any Good?
ComicBook’s review praises All You Need Is Kill, highlighting its beautiful animation and unique art style. The review also notes that while the film adapts the original story, it does so in a way that’s both fresh and respectful, making it enjoyable for both longtime fans and newcomers.
Even fans familiar with both Edge of Tomorrow and the original manga source material will likely discover fresh aspects in All You Need Is Kill. 2025 was a strong year for anime films, and now we’ll see if that success can continue into 2026.
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