Scarlet 2025
What is Scarlet?
"Scarlet" is a film that follows the story of a princess. After experiencing a significant event in her life, she finds herself in a world known as the "Land of the Dead." This realm is characterized by chaos and madness.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 21, 2025
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Studios
- Studio Chizu, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Sony Pictures
- Revenue
- $1,730,000
- Genres
- Animation, Action, Drama, Science Fiction
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Overview
"Scarlet" is a film that follows the story of a princess. After experiencing a significant event in her life, she finds herself in a world known as the "Land of the Dead." This realm is characterized by chaos and madness. The princess is given a specific goal to achieve in this world: she must exact revenge against a particular individual. If she fails to accomplish this task, she risks a dire consequence, referred to as "Void," which would result in her non-existence. The princess's ultimate goal is to reach a place called the "No End Place." The story revolves around her journey and her attempts to find a way to continue living.
Should you watch it?
“A princess must complete a supernatural quest for vengeance or face total erasure from existence.”
- directed by Mamoru Hosoda
- features a star-studded Japanese voice cast
- the plot involves complex themes of existence and vengeance
Watch it if you enjoy animated fantasy films inspired by classic Shakespearean tragedies.
The film is rated PG-13 and features themes of madness and death.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
What is the film about?
It follows a princess who wakes up in the Land of the Dead and must avenge her father to avoid becoming Void.
Is this film live-action?
No, it is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Chizu.
What inspired the story?
The film is inspired by the Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet.
Who provides the voice acting?
The cast includes Mana Ashida, Masaki Okada, Masachika Ichimura, and Kōji Yakusho.