Toei Animation put a date on the next Girls Band Cry film on November 3: May 21, 2027 in Japan, announced with a teaser video and a new key visual. The teaser says Togenashi Togeari, the band at the center of the series, goes on a national tour in this story.
Quick answer
Girls Band Cry the Movie is a brand-new film from Toei Animation, opening in Japan on May 21, 2027. The returning cast and staff are confirmed, with Kazuo Sakai directing. The original TV anime ran 13 episodes from April 2024 and streams on Crunchyroll in North America. According to SenpaiRanks, the TV series is tracked on its anime page; no streaming partner or international release has been announced for the new film.
What the teaser gives you
The teaser is short on plot and long on mood: the band, a tour, and the promise that this is a fresh story rather than a recap. Per Anime News Network, the key visual and teaser landed together, and the site also confirmed that the cast from the series returns.
The series trailer, for anyone catching up before the film.
Who is making it
Sakai returns as director, Jukki Hanada handles the screenplay, and agehasprings supplies the music through Kenji Tamai and Yusuke Tanaka. Nari Teshima is back on character design, with CG directors Jae Hoon Jung and Daiki Nakazawa. That is the same core team that made the TV run feel like a real band rather than a mascot group.
The bigger rollout
This is not a one-off. The franchise already got a two-film compilation: Seishun Kyososokyoku opened October 3, 2025 and Naa, Mirai. opened November 14, 2025. Now there is a stage production at Ikebukuro's Sunshine Theatre from March 21 to 28, 2027, plus a real-life concert by the Togenashi Togeari band at K-Arena Yokohama on March 20. Toei is building a live-music moment around the film, which is why the tour hook matters.
Where to watch and what to do now
Nothing streams yet for the new film. The TV series is the place to start, and our fall 2026 ranked guide shows what else is airing while you wait. Rate the show on its page so the ranking reflects your taste.
More anime films coming in 2027
If theatrical anime is your lane, we are also tracking the Bocchi the Rock! prequel film, the Kuromi movie, the Death Stranding Isolations anime and our ranked list of the best 1980s anime films.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does the new Girls Band Cry movie release?
A: May 21, 2027 in Japan, per Toei Animation's announcement.
Q: Who is directing it?
A: Kazuo Sakai returns as director, with Jukki Hanada on the screenplay.
Q: Where can I watch the Girls Band Cry TV anime?
A: Crunchyroll has streamed the 13-episode series in North America since November 2024.
Q: Is the new film a recap?
A: No. The two earlier films were compilations; this one is a new film, and the teaser points to a national tour story.
Q: Is there an international release date?
A: Not yet. Only the Japanese date has been announced.