by “Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26,” a collection of eight short stories written by Fujimoto Tatsuki, the genius creator of “Fire Punch,” “Chainsaw Man,” and “Look Back,” between the ages of 17 and 26, will be available worldwide exclusively on Prime Video starting November 8, 2025. Before its release, the film will be screened for a limited two-week period in theaters across major cities in Japan, starting October 17. A special leaflet will also be distributed as a special gift to moviegoers.
Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26″ is an animated adaptation of eight short stories from two volumes, “Fujimoto Tatsuki Short Story Collection 17-21” and “Fujimoto Tatsuki Short Story Collection 22-26,” which contain short stories written by Fujimoto Tatsuki between the ages of 17 and 26.
“There Were Two Chickens in the Garden,” which depicts the bond between two survivors in a world where humanity has been wiped out, is a story about a group of people who have defeated the human race. “Sasaki-kun Stopped a Bullet,” an explosion of adolescent impulses; “Love is Blind,” a sci-fi romantic comedy about love running wild on a cosmic scale; and “Shikaku,” a story of the runaway love of a screwed-up assassin girl, are all included in “17-21.”
In addition to “Mermaid Rhapsody,” which depicts the love between a boy and a mermaid played on an underwater piano, “I Woke Up and Had a Girl Disease,” a story of transcending gender boundaries to find one’s true self, “Nayuta of the Prophecy,” a tale of the rebirth of a brother and sister burdened with a cruel fate, and “My Sister’s Older Sister,” a story of the jealousy, conflict, and growth of two sisters who devote themselves to art, are included in “22-26.”
The anime adaptation will be produced by Tetsuaki Watanabe of the TV anime “Blue Lock” and the director of the film ” Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?,” who also worked on the film. Seven directors, including Nobuyuki Takeuchi of ” The Ancient Magus’ Bride” and Kazuaki Terazawa of the TV anime “The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2,” and six studios, including ZEXCS, Lapin Track, GRAPH77, 100studio, Studio Kafka, and PAWORKS, are participating in the project.
The voice cast boasts a diverse array of talent, including a star-studded cast including Kensho Ono, Shun Horie, Kana Hanazawa, and Tomokazu Sugita, as well as Yoichi Okano, the comedian known for being a trashy comedian. Ahead of its release, the film will be screened for a limited two-week period at nine theaters nationwide starting October 17.
The eight films will be divided into two parts, “Part 1” and “Part 2,” with four films in each. Both “Part 1” and “Part 2” will be released on the same day, and you can enjoy specially edited footage during this limited screening. Be sure to take this opportunity to see them in theaters. To commemorate the release, a “Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 Special Leaflet” will be distributed as a special gift to moviegoers.
This special gift features a newly filmed interview between the original author, Tatsuki Fujimoto, and his editor, Shihei Hayashi. The two reflect on the time, discussing their memories of the writing process and their favorite memorable frames. This valuable exchange, which delves into the origins of the work, is sure to be a must-read for fans and those new to the series.
The two authors previously conducted a conversation about this work, which garnered a great response. This special edition can be considered a sequel, newly filmed to mark the milestone of the film adaptation. To coincide with the theatrical release in two parts, two bonus features will be available: Part 1 and Part 2. Each part contains a dialogue about the corresponding film and information about the anime. We recommend seeing both parts at the theater and then taking a look at this exclusive bonus. It has also been announced that the film will have its world premiere at the Global Stage Hollywood Film Festival 2025, which will be held at the prestigious Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA, from October 3 to October 5 (local time).
Furthermore, it was announced that two other films from this film, including “There Were Two Chickens in the Garden” and “Square,” have been nominated for the International Competition Short Film category at the Bucheon International Animation Film Festival, Korea’s leading animation film festival, which begins on October 24 (local time). To commemorate this, the film will also be released on Megabox in Korea for a limited two-week run starting on October 24. With the film garnering worldwide attention ahead of its release in Japan, it’s becoming increasingly exciting to watch.
“Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26,” a collection of eight short stories drawn by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the genius creator of “Fire Punch,” “Chainsaw Man,” and “Look Back,” between the ages of 17 and 26, will be available worldwide exclusively on Prime Video starting November 8, 2025. Before this, Parts 1 and 2 will be screened in theaters for a limited two-week period beginning October 17. Stay tuned for more information. Special Bonus for Admission: Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 Special Leaflet (Distribution begins Friday, October 17, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last) *One leaflet per person. *Excluding some theaters. Availability is limited at certain theaters, so please understand that the giveaway may run out.
The bonus is not for sale. Resale, copying, duplication, repurposing, or distribution of the contents on social media is strictly prohibited. In rare cases, there may be scratches or stains on the product, but we cannot accept returns or exchanges. I appreciate your understanding. 2 week limited screening theaters: Hokkaido: Sapporo Cinema Frontier Miyagi: MOVIX Sendai Tokyo: Shinjuku Wald 9 Kanagawa: Yokohama Burg 13 Aichi: Midland Square Cinema Osaka: T-Joy Umeda Kyoto: T-Joy Kyoto Hiroshima: Hiroshima Wald 11 Fukuoka: T-Joy Hakata Admission fee: General: 1,400 yen (tax included) Various discounts and service day rates below 1,400 yen apply. Special seats, such as premium seats, incur additional charges. Admission fees apply for Part-1 and Part-2 separately. “Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26” will be exclusively released worldwide on Prime Video from Saturday, November 8. Two films [Part-1] and [Part-2] will be released on the same day for two weeks only from Friday, October 17. Films to be screened in Part-1: “There Were Two Chickens in the Garden.” “Sasaki-kun Stopped a Bullet.” “Love is Blind.” “Shikaku” “Mermaid Rhapsody.”
“The Syndrome of Waking Up and Finding Myself a Girl.” “Nayuta of the Prophecy.” “My Sister’s Sister” Original work: Fujimoto Tatsuki “Fujimoto Tatsuki Short Story Collection 17-21” “Fujimoto Tatsuki Short Story Collection 22-26” (Published by Shueisha Jump Comics) Production Manager: FLAGSHIP LINE Produced by: “Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26” Production Committee Distributed by: Avex Pictures (C) Fujimoto Tatsuki / Shueisha, “Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26” Production Committee
