A brand new theatrical anime film has been officially announced as the complete finale of Kaguya sama Love Is War, the hit romantic comedy series created by Aka Akasaka. The project is a fully original feature film and will serve as the final chapter of the anime adaptation.

According to the announcement, the film is based on an original story outline written by Akasaka himself. The concept was developed over the course of more than four years through close collaboration between the original creator and the anime production staff, carefully shaping a conclusion worthy of the long running series.

According to the announcement, the film is based on an original story outline written by Akasaka himself. The concept was developed over the course of more than four years through close collaboration between the original creator and the anime production staff, carefully shaping a conclusion worthy of the long running series.

The upcoming theatrical film is directly connected to the television special Kaguya-sama: Love Is War: The Stairway to Adulthood (JP: かぐや様は告らせたい 大人への階段), which aired on December 31 2025. The story opens after Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and Student Council President Miyuki Shirogane begin dating. It begins with a quiet scene of Kaguya alone, looking through a photo album. As she reflects on each photograph, memories of her days at Shuchiin Academy and the time she spent with her friends come flooding back. Through this structure, the film aims to deliver a sense of nostalgia while simultaneously presenting something new to the audience.

Aka Akasaka commented on returning to a story that had already been brought to a close, saying that he wondered what kind of addition he could make to a narrative that was once finished. He described the process as both frightening and enjoyable. He went on to say that he hopes to deliver a completely new Kaguya sama that feels new yet nostalgic, and that this film will likely be the very last entry in the series.

Full English translation of Akasaka Aka’s comment

In addition, the ending theme song for the television special, titled Red and Blue, was unveiled for the first time. The song is performed by Aoi Koga, who voices Kaguya Shinomiya. Koga explained that she carefully considered the meaning of Kaguya singing at this point in the story. Keeping the theme of adulthood in mind, she said she approached the song as if she were turning the pages of an album, gently looking back on memories from the past.

Details such as the theatrical film’s release date and official title have not yet been announced. However, expectations are high that the project will serve as a fitting conclusion to the beloved series.

Full English translation of Aoi Koga’s comment

The television special Kaguya sama Love Is War The Stairway to Adulthood aired on December 31 starting at 10:00 PM JST on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other networks. Its theme song is Abunai Kioku, performed by Masayuki Suzuki featuring Aoi Koga. The staff lineup reunites key members from the series, including director Mamoru Hatakeyama and character designer Yuko Yahiro, bringing together the familiar creative team that has supported the anime throughout its run.