Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness Returns to Theaters in 2027
The 1998 film gets a limited-time theatrical re-release across Japan for the anime's 30th anniversary, announced on October 12.
A limited-time theatrical re-release of Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness across Japan was announced on October 12, set for 2027. The re-screening marks the 30th anniversary of the Martian Successor Nadesico anime, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp.
The film originally released in 1998 and tells a story set a few years after the TV series. Both the series and the movie were directed by Tatsuo Sato, with character drafts by Kia Asamiya and character design by Keiji Goto. Animation production was handled by Xebec.
Free Streaming of the TV Series
The original TV series, which began airing in October 1996 as a sci-fi anime following the crew of the battleship Nadesico through serious plotlines and romantic comedy, spanned 26 episodes.
From October 1, all 26 episodes are streaming for free on the official KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE YouTube channel, available to view until 18:29 on October 14.
Quick answers
When will Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness be re-screened in theaters?
A limited-time theatrical re-release across Japan is scheduled for 2027.
What is the anniversary being celebrated?
The re-release commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Martian Successor Nadesico anime.
Where can I watch the original TV series?
All 26 episodes are streaming for free on the official KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE YouTube channel until 18:29 on October 14.