Toei Animation has officially confirmed that its new anime film, Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE (ガールズバンドクライ THE MOVIE), will open in Japanese theaters on May 21, 2027. The November 3, 2026 announcement also introduced a teaser visual, the film's first promotional video, and advance ticket information.
Unlike the previous compilation movies, this is a new story continuing the journey of Nina Iseri and Togenashi Togeari. The film takes place after the five band members leave their agency and follows a music tour that grows to include 50 locations across Japan.
Quick Summary
- Title: Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE
- Japanese title: ガールズバンドクライ THE MOVIE
- Format: original anime film
- Genres: music, drama, slice of life
- Original creator: Toei Animation
- Production studio: Toei Animation
- Japanese distributor: Toei
- Latest announcement: November 3, 2026
- Japanese release date: May 21, 2027
- Release day: Friday
- Movie type: new story, not a compilation
- Story setting: two months after leaving the agency
- Main story: Togenashi Togeari's nationwide tour
- Tour locations: 50
- Director: Kazuo Sakai
- Screenwriter: Jukki Hanada
- Character designer: Nari Teshima
- Music producer: Kenji Tamai (agehasprings)
- Background music: Yusuke Tanaka (agehasprings)
- CG directors: Jaehoon Jung and Daiki Nakazawa
- Main band: Togenashi Togeari
- Band members: Nina, Momoka, Subaru, Tomo, Rupa
- Related band: Diamond Dust
- Teaser visual: released
- First promotional video: available
- First advance ticket sales: November 6, 2026
- Sales start time: 6:00 PM JST
- General advance ticket price: ¥1,900 including tax
- Purchase bonus: mini acrylic stand featuring teaser artwork
- Bonus availability: limited quantities
- Ticket retailers: MOVIE WALKER STORE and Animate
- International release date: unannounced
Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE First Teaser
Girls Band Cry Returns with a Brand-New Movie
Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE arrives in Japanese theaters on May 21, 2027, continuing Togenashi Togeari's story beyond the television series.
It is separate from Girls Band Cry: Seishun Kyousoukyoku and Naa, Mirai., the two compilation movies released in October and November 2025.
Toei Animation officially describes the upcoming production as a new film featuring another chapter in the five band members' journey.
The announcement also includes the first promotional video, available through the official YouTube channel, offering an initial look at the movie's musical atmosphere and returning characters.
Togenashi Togeari Embarks on a 50-Stop Tour
According to the official synopsis, the film takes place two months after Togenashi Togeari leaves its music agency.
Nina, Momoka, Subaru, Tomo, and Rupa have returned to part-time jobs while continuing to perform independently.
One day, Miura, their former manager who remains employed by the agency but continues supporting them personally, contacts the group about a tour that had been arranged before their departure.
Nina enthusiastically embraces the opportunity. Wanting to perform in as many places as possible, she continues booking additional shows until the schedule expands to 50 locations across Japan.
The nationwide tour sets the stage for new challenges as Togenashi Togeari attempts to build its future as an independent band.
Kazuo Sakai and Jukki Hanada Return
The new film reunites several key members of the television anime's creative team.
Kazuo Sakai directs the movie, while Jukki Hanada writes the screenplay. Nari Teshima returns as character designer, with Kenji Tamai producing the music and Yusuke Tanaka handling the background score.
Jaehoon Jung and Daiki Nakazawa are credited as CG directors.
All five principal performers return to their characters: Rina as Nina, Yuri as Momoka, Mirei as Subaru, Natsu as Tomo, and Shuri as Rupa.
The cast list also includes Diamond Dust members Hina, Nana, Rin, and Ai.
Advance Ticket Sales Begin November 6
Alongside the release date, the production committee announced its first advance ticket promotion for Japanese moviegoers.
The MoviTicket card goes on sale on November 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM JST, priced at ¥1,900 including tax.
Purchases through MOVIE WALKER STORE and Animate Online will include a mini acrylic stand featuring the new teaser visual.
The bonus comes in one design and is available only while supplies last.
For now, theatrical release plans outside Japan, including Indonesia, have not been announced.
Why This Matters
1) The story continues beyond the television finale
The movie explores the consequences of Togenashi Togeari leaving its agency, where creative independence also brings new challenges in managing a music career.
2) The nationwide tour expands the story's possibilities
A 50-stop itinerary takes the band beyond its familiar surroundings in Kawasaki, creating opportunities for new experiences and tests of the members' relationships.
3) Music remains central to the production
Returning creative staff and principal performers maintain continuity with the characters, music, and emotionally driven storytelling that define Girls Band Cry.
Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE Information
Additional important information currently known:
- the official title is ガールズバンドクライ THE MOVIE
- Japanese theatrical release is May 21, 2027
- the confirmed theatrical market is Japan
- the film tells a new story
- it is separate from the two 2025 compilation movies
- the story begins two months after Togenashi Togeari leaves its agency
- the five members resume part-time work
- Miura helps arrange another music tour
- Nina expands the schedule to 50 performance locations
- Kazuo Sakai directs the movie
- Jukki Hanada writes the screenplay
- Nari Teshima handles character design
- Kenji Tamai produces the music
- Yusuke Tanaka composes the background score
- Jaehoon Jung and Daiki Nakazawa direct CG
- the five main television voice performers return
- Diamond Dust characters are included in the cast
- the first teaser and visual have been released
- advance ticket sales start November 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM JST
- the first MoviTicket card costs ¥1,900
- the purchase bonus is a teaser visual mini acrylic stand
- tickets are available through MOVIE WALKER STORE and Animate
- the film's runtime remains unannounced
- an Indonesian theatrical release has not been announced
- the announcement is available on Official Girls Band Cry X
- the teaser is available on Official YouTube
- release details are available through the Official Movie Announcement
- the synopsis is available on the Official Movie Story Page
- more information is available through the Girls Band Cry Official Website
Closing
Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE opens in Japanese theaters on May 21, 2027, continuing Togenashi Togeari's journey after its members choose independence from their agency. The first teaser, new visual, and advance ticket details have now been revealed.
With a nationwide tour expanding to 50 locations, the film will take Nina and her friends into another chapter of their music career. International theatrical plans remain unannounced.
- Girls Band Cry Official X — May 21, 2027 Movie Release Date and First Teaser Announcement
- Girls Band Cry Official Website — Film Release Date, First Visual, Teaser, Cast, Staff, and Advance Ticket Details
- Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE — Official Story and Togenashi Togeari Nationwide Tour Synopsis
- Girls Band Cry Official YouTube — First Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE Teaser Trailer
