The beloved romantic comedy anime series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is set to conclude its animated saga with a brand new theatrical film titled Kaguya-sama: Love Is War The Final Chapter. Announced as the definitive finale, the movie promises to deliver an original story outline supervised by series creator Aka Akasaka, directly following the events of the recently aired TV special.
A Grand Conclusion to the Shuchiin Academy Saga
Fans of Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane’s intricate mind games and burgeoning romance can anticipate a complete and original ending to their story on the big screen. The new theatrical film is described as the “complete finale” to the anime adaptation, with its narrative crafted from an original story outline by Aka Akasaka himself. This concept reportedly took over four years to develop, a close collaboration between Akasaka and the anime production staff to ensure a fitting conclusion to the long-running series.
Connecting the Anime’s Latest Chapters
The Kaguya-sama: Love Is War The Final Chapter film is directly linked to the anime television special, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The Stairway to Adulthood, which premiered on December 31, 2025, at 10 pm JST. This special, which received a trailer revealing its release date and a new theme song by Masayuki Suzuki, is seen as a prelude to the ultimate cinematic conclusion. The film’s story is said to begin after Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane have officially started dating, opening with a reflective scene of Kaguya looking through a photo album and reminiscing about her time at Shuchiin Academy and her friendships. This structure aims to evoke nostalgia while presenting new elements to the audience.
Returning Cast and Creative Team
The core voice cast members are slated to reprise their iconic roles for the finale film. Aoi Koga will return as Kaguya Shinomiya, and Makoto Furukawa will once again lend his voice to Miyuki Shirogane. Other returning cast members include Konomi Kohara as Chika Fujiwara, Ryota Suzuki as Yu Ishigami, Miyu Tomita as Miko Iino, and Yumiri Hanamori as Ai Hayasaka. The consistent return of the cast and production staff, including director Shinichi Omata, ensures that the film will maintain the established tone and quality that fans have come to expect from the Kaguya-sama anime.
The Legacy of Kaguya-sama: Love is War
The Kaguya-sama: Love is War anime franchise has built a significant following since its debut. The first television season aired in 2019, followed by a second season in 2020, and a third season, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – Ultra Romantic, in 2022. In December 2022, a follow-up film titled Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The First Kiss That Never Ends also premiered, bridging the story between TV seasons. Beyond the anime, the popular manga series by Aka Akasaka concluded in November 2022 and has sold over 22 million copies, winning the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category in 2020. The franchise also saw live-action film adaptations, with Kaguya-sama: Love Is War released in 2019 and its sequel, Kaguya-sama Final: Love Is War, in 2021.
The announcement of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War The Final Chapter signifies a definitive animated conclusion, bringing Aka Akasaka’s beloved romantic comedy to a close under the direct supervision of its creator.
