Key Facts
The staff for the new 20th anniversary anime film of Sgt. Frog, titled 'the Movie: The Earth Is in Mortal Peril as Soon as We Come Back!', has released a promotional video. The video introduces the platoon and features the opening theme song 'Mata Kaettekita KERO! to MARCH' by singer ano and comedian Deruru.
Details
The film is set for a summer 2026 release. It will be supervised and scripted by a live-action director and writer, with animation direction by a Sunrise veteran. Character design is handled by another Sunrise artist. In addition to the opening theme, ano will also perform the insert song 'Kashippanashi Destiny'.
Guest cast includes ano as a researcher robot and Deruru as a 'man in Shibuya'. Deruru also voices both characters Aruru and Deruru, brothers from planet Keron with a past link to the platoon.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
An all-new television series titled 'Sgt. Frog' will debut in fall 2026 with a brand-new cast, while the film retains the original cast. The original Sgt. Frog anime aired from 2004 to 2011, produced by Sunrise, and spawned five feature films. The series has been released on Blu-ray in North America by a distributor, with all 358 episodes available.
FAQ
- When is the Sgt. Frog 20th anniversary film releasing? The film is scheduled for summer 2026.
- Who is directing the new Sgt. Frog film? The film is supervised and scripted by live-action director and writer, with animation direction by a Sunrise veteran.
- Will there be a new Sgt. Frog TV series? Yes, an all-new TV series titled 'Sgt. Frog' will debut in fall 2026 with a brand-new cast.
- Who are the guest cast members in the film? Singer ano and comedian Deruru voice characters, including a researcher robot and a man in Shibuya.
Source: www.animenewsnetwork.com