Get ready, Strawberry Prince fans! The anime film Strawberry Prince the Movie: The Beginning of Our Story ~ Strawberry School Festival!!!~ is heading to Crunchyroll this summer. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting release.
What is Strawberry Prince?
Strawberry Prince, also known as SutoPuri, is a popular Japanese VTuber boy band that formed in 2016. The group consists of six members:
- Rinu
- Root
- Colon
- Satomi
- Jel
- Nanamori
They’ve gained a massive following through their activities on video streaming platforms, boasting over 8 billion YouTube views and millions of followers. Strawberry Prince has expanded their reach with sold-out dome tours, appearances on television, and even a mobile app game.
Strawberry Prince the Movie: What to Expect
Strawberry Prince the Movie (known in Japan as SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari ~ Strawberry School Festival!!!~) is the group’s first anime feature film. While plot details have been scarce, the movie promises to reveal the sweet beginnings of Japan’s beloved idol group. Crunchyroll describes the film as a dazzling experience that will sweep viewers away into the world of Strawberry Prince.
The members themselves will be part of the movie as voice cast.
Release Details
- Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
- Release Window: Summer 2025
- Territories: Worldwide excluding Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Korea.
Before hitting Crunchyroll, the film will also have theatrical releases in Taiwan on June 21 and in Thailand on June 28.
Production Staff
The film boasts a talented team:
- Executive Producer: Nanamori
- Director: Naoki Matsuura
- Original Story: Masato Kashiwabara
- Planning Producer: Nanamori
- Screenplay: Chinatsu Suzumura
- Character Design: Yumi Nakamura
- Art Director: Takahiro Yoneda
- Music: STPR Records
- Animation Production: LIDENFILMS
- Production: SutoPuri the Movie Production Committee
- Distributor: Bushiroad Move
- Supervision: STPR Studio
Background and Reception
Strawberry Prince the Movie originally premiered in Japan on July 19, 2024, and was a success, earning 600 million yen during its theatrical run as of September 2024.
More Strawberry Prince Content
If you want to catch up on more Strawberry Prince content, member Jel’s Toi-san anime film, Toi-san wa Seishun Shitai! “Baka to SmaPho to Romance to” is also slated to come out in summer 2025.
