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Kai Aono is a high school student. He transfers to a scenic island in the Seto Inland Sea from Kyoto. There, he meets high school student Akimi Inoue, who was born on the island and lives with her mother. They fall in love with each other, but they are forced to make a choice due to their own fates.

Release date
October 9, 2026
Studio
TOHO Studios, Dragonfly Entertainment
Genre
Drama, Romance

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
TheatersJapanNot announcedAnnouncedSource
TheatersSouth KoreaNot announcedAnnouncedSource

Where to pre-order

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: October 28, 2026. Status: announced — Upstream update (tmdb) Source

  2. Date announced: October 9, 2026. Status: announced — Upstream update (tmdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does You, Like a Star release?

You, Like a Star is scheduled to release on October 9, 2026.

Where can I watch You, Like a Star?

You, Like a Star is releasing via Theaters. See the release dates by region above.

Is You, Like a Star a film or a series?

You, Like a Star is a film.

Has You, Like a Star been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order You, Like a Star?

Pre-orders have not been listed yet. Stores and prices will appear here once available.