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Scarlet

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A sword-wielding princess embarks on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. She soon meets an idealistic young man who shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage.
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Cast & Crew

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Mamoru Hosoda

Director

Mana Ashida

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Masaki Okada

Hijiri

Mamoru Hosoda

Screenwriter

Yuichiro Saito

Producer

Toshimi Tanio

Producer

Critics Reviews

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Adam Solomons IndieWire Despite bloody violence throughout, “Scarlet” lacks the edge that would make this culture clash of seminal western tale and Japanese art form as memorable or significant as it ought to be. Rated: C+ Sep 4, 2025 Full Review James Mottram South China Morning Post Scarlet is an animated fable that doesn’t fear high notes of melodrama. Fans of the director’s earlier fantasias ... are likely to be appeased, but others may find this a bit of a trial. Rated: 3/5 Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Luis Martínez El Mundo (Spain) Now, the contours, at times, blur and break; the vanishing points are lost beyond all reason, and the crowd scenes are simply captivating. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 5/5 Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Martin Tsai Critic's Notebook Hosoda employs traditional hand-drawn style for the characters but places them against immersive photo-realistic C.G.I. backdrops. While this is nothing new, his particular art style creates interesting contrast and juxtaposition. Sep 4, 2025 Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture What it showcases is a visually impressive feast that’s not matched by the shallower thematic commentary at its core. Rated: 7/10 Sep 4, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A sword-wielding princess embarks on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. She soon meets an idealistic young man who shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage.
Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Producer
Yuichiro Saito, Toshimi Tanio, Nozomu Takahashi
Screenwriter
Mamoru Hosoda
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Studio Chizu
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Violence/Bloody Images)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Anime, Romance, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 12, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)