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All You Need Is Kill

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Set in the year 20XX, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as "Darol." When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, 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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Kenichiro Akimoto

Director

Ai Mikami

Voice

Natsuki Hanae

Voice

Yuichiro Kido

Screenwriter

Hiroshi Sakurazaka

Screenwriter

Eiko Tanaka

Producer

Critics Reviews

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Guillem Martinez Oya Cinematismo A story about how the everyday gesture kill ourselves. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Jake Pitre In Review Online It can’t be overstated how much of a marvel the 3D animation is to behold... [but the] considerable pleasures... are unfortunately burdened by essential limitations. Aug 12, 2025 Full Review Andrew Mack ScreenAnarchy The action sequences are amazing, and the main reason why you shouldn’t miss this when the chance arises. They keep growing in size and scale as Rita learns more about their enemy and equips themselves with stronger and stronger defenses to defeat it. Aug 6, 2025 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex This is a must-watch experience for sci-fi fans, especially given the epic scope Akimoto delivers. Rated: 9/10 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire It certainly does not unseat Edge of Tomorrow as the best adaptation of this story, but it is a mostly enjoyable — and thankfully completely different — version of its own. Rated: 6/10 Aug 3, 2025 Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness ... brings the full destructive weight of a time loop-based adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat, bracing for sweet release. Rated: 4/5 Aug 2, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Set in the year 20XX, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as "Darol." When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, 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.
Director
Kenichiro Akimoto
Producer
Eiko Tanaka
Screenwriter
Yuichiro Kido, Hiroshi Sakurazaka
Distributor
GKIDS
Genre
Action, Anime, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 16, 2026, Limited