Acclaimed anime director Mamoru Hosoda revealed at a production presentation today that his next anime film is titled Scarlet (“Hateshinaki Scarlet” in Japanese) and is slated to release in Winter 2025.

He said that he’s aiming for a completely new look beyond 2D anime or Hollywood CG animation. He also confirmed that the movie is based on a globally known classic. Scarlet is being described as delving into life and death with action and romance elements, while still being entertaining. The main character is a strong princess who crosses time and space.

Studio CHIZU is producing the animation. Toho will distribute the film in Japan and Sony Pictures will distribute internationally. Hosoda is best known for directing BELLE, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Mirai, Wolf Children, Summer Wars and The Boy And The Beast.

Check out the first official image for Scarlet below: