A new anime film is giving fans one more reason to pay attention before its theatrical release. We Are Aliens has just released a new trailer focused on Konatsu, one of the important characters in its emotional story.
The timing is interesting too. The film is scheduled to arrive in Japanese theaters on September 25, 2026, meaning fans now have only a short wait before they can finally see the complete story on the big screen.
Unlike many upcoming anime movies built around an existing manga or popular franchise, We Are Aliens is an original anime film. It comes from the film label NOTHING NEW and is being directed by Kohei Kadowaki.
Meet Konatsu, the Character at the Center of the New Trailer
The latest trailer gives viewers a closer look at Konatsu Meguro, a classmate of the main character, Tsubasa.
Konatsu has known Tsubasa since childhood and lives close to him. Their connection is shown through small, everyday moments rather than huge action scenes. That fits the overall style of We Are Aliens, which focuses more on friendship, memories and the emotional changes that happen as people grow older.
Konatsu is voiced by Ten Yamasaki, who is making her voice-acting debut with the role.
The new trailer gives fans another glimpse at the quieter side of the movie and shows why Konatsu could become an important part of Tsubasa’s memories.
The Story Starts With Two Very Different Boys
At the heart of We Are Aliens are Tsubasa and Akitaro.
Tsubasa is a boy who struggles with being seen as ordinary, while Akitaro is viewed by the people around him as someone special. The two meet when they are children and eventually become close friends.
Their friendship is filled with simple childhood moments — playing together, having meaningless conversations and walking home at sunset.
But that peaceful relationship does not last forever.
An incident changes everything, and the story follows the impact that moment has on their lives. The film explores whether their story is really a coming-of-age friendship story or a memory that the characters would rather forget.
This Is Not Your Typical “Alien” Anime
Despite its title, We Are Aliens is not simply a science-fiction adventure about creatures from another planet.
The “alien” idea is connected more closely to the characters and how they see themselves and each other. The movie uses its unusual title to explore feelings of being different, isolated or unable to completely understand the people around you.
That gives the film a much more personal direction than its name might initially suggest.
The story also stretches across around 30 years of friendship, allowing viewers to see how childhood experiences can continue affecting people long after they grow up.
Why Anime Fans Are Watching This One
There is already plenty of interest around We Are Aliens because the film has received attention before its Japanese release.
It had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival’s Directors’ Fortnight and was also selected for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival’s feature competition.
The movie is written and directed by Kohei Kadowaki, who has previously worked on music videos and animation projects. He is also credited with the film’s storyboards and editing, giving the project a strong personal creative identity.
The film’s music is composed by Yaffle, while adieu performs the theme song “Sasakure.”
The Release Is Getting Close
We Are Aliens is set to release in Japanese theaters on September 25, 2026.
For anime fans looking for something different from the usual sequel, remake or franchise movie, this could be one of the more interesting original films to watch this season.
The new Konatsu trailer adds another piece to the puzzle — but with the story deliberately keeping some of its biggest emotional moments mysterious, there may still be plenty left to discover when the movie finally arrives.
