ALL YOU NEED IS KILL
“Live for tomorrow. Die today.”
Synopsis
When a massive alien flower known as "Darol" unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population of Japan, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.
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Official English TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysJapannual
Festival / Special Debut
January 16, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 14, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 7, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenichiro Akimoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuichiro Kido
- Original Score
- Yasuhiro Maeda
- Original Title
- ALL YOU NEED IS KILL
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- STUDIO4℃, Warner Bros. Japan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenichiro Akimoto
Yuichiro Kido, Hiroshi Sakurazaka
Yasuhiro Maeda
Kiyoshi Hirose
Eiko Tanaka, Noriko Dohi, Masataka Aoki
Department Leadership Roster
Kenichiro Akimoto
Director
Yuichiro Kido
Screenplay
Eiko Tanaka
Producer
Noriko Dohi
Producer
Masataka Aoki
Producer
Yasuhiro Maeda
Original Music Composer
Kiyoshi Hirose
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is ALL YOU NEED IS KILL about?
When a massive alien flower known as "Darol" unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population of Japan, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.
Who directed ALL YOU NEED IS KILL?
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL was directed by Kenichiro Akimoto.
Who stars in ALL YOU NEED IS KILL?
The principal cast of ALL YOU NEED IS KILL includes Ai Mikami, Natsuki Hanae, Kana Hanazawa, Hiccorohee, Mo Chugakusei.
When was ALL YOU NEED IS KILL released and how long is it?
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for ALL YOU NEED IS KILL?
The original motion picture soundtrack for ALL YOU NEED IS KILL was composed by Yasuhiro Maeda.
Is ALL YOU NEED IS KILL based on a book or true story?
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hiroshi Sakurazaka".
What is the age rating and content advisory for ALL YOU NEED IS KILL?
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).