Scarlet

This film will remind you of the Lord of the Rings series, Joan of Arc, and several other fantasies works. Revenge stories might be common, but what impressed me was the captivating worldbuilding. Even when you watch it, you think, 'wow, realistic'. That's true, because every detail of the locations in the film is really clear.

Then, the main character (Scarlet) is portrayed as a warrior woman but also has a sense of fear/trauma over losing her father. Similarly, Hijiri, a paramedic from another world (our Earth) who believed he was dead. Initially, I wondered if there was an isekai element to this or not. But as the story progresses. How Hijiri's presence in the world will be revealed. Their relationship is also well portrayed.

The actors' voice acting is captivating. I like Hijiri the most.

Hopefully, Mamoru Hosoda will never give up on making anime films.

Staff:

Directed by: Mamoru Hosoda

Screenplay by: Mamoru Hosoda

Story by: Mamoru Hosoda

Produced by: Nozomu Takahashi, Yuichiro Saito, and Toshimi Tanio

Starring: Mana Ashida, Masaki Okada, and Koji Yakusho

Edited by: Shigeru Nishiyama

Music by: Taisei Iwasaki

Production companies: Studio Chizu, Nippon Television, and Sony Pictures

Distributed by: Toho and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan

Release date: November 21, 2025

Running time: 111 minutes