N-Lite Announces Original Animated Film Chiure: Child of the Sea for 2026
Chiure: Child of the Sea is an original animated film from N-Lite scheduled for release in Japan in 2026. Directed and written by Daisuke Igarashi, it promises richly detailed character designs and backgrounds with a surreal atmosphere and deeply human themes.

Studio N-Lite has officially announced its original animated film Chiure: Child of the Sea, scheduled for release in 2026 in Japan. The film will be directed and written by Daisuke Igarashi, the renowned mangaka known for Children of the Sea (Kaijū no Kodomo).
The released teaser visual shows a long-haired girl standing at the edge of the shore, gazing out over the sea. The image evokes a strong sense of surrealism and fantasy through its richly detailed backgrounds and character design, showcasing Igarashi’s signature style of vivid, atmospheric art.
According to N-Lite, the film will explore themes of humanity and nature with an artistic visual approach, blending soft color palettes with realistic detail. While story details remain under wraps, the teaser visual has already sparked intrigue among fans of artistic, atmospheric anime.
“Igarashi is known for his ability to capture the beauty of nature and deeply human themes,” the studio said in its official announcement.
The film does not yet have a specific release date but is confirmed to open in Japanese theaters in 2026.
Production Notes
- Title: Chiure: Child of the Sea
- Release: Scheduled for 2026 in Japan
- Studio: N-Lite
- Director & Writer: Daisuke Igarashi
- Estimated Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Synopsis Chiure: Child of the Sea
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