Studio 4°C Adapts 'All You Need is Kill' Light Novel as Anime Movie

by Vindstot
Mar 12, 9:22 PM | 30 Comments

Production company Warner Bros. Japan announced an anime adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka's All You Need is Kill light novel on Thursday. The company also opened an official website, revealing the main staff, teaser visual (pictured), and a teaser trailer.

Kenichirou Akimoto (Kaijuu no Kodomo CG director) is directing the anime at Studio 4°C. The movie will reconstruct the story from a different angle than the novel and the Hollywood live-action movie.

Shueisha published the original light novel under its Super Dash Bunko in December 2004, featuring illustrations by Yoshitoshi ABe (Texhnolyze). VIZ Media published the novel in English in July 2009.

Takeshi Obata (Death Note) drew a manga adaptation which was serialized on Young Jump magazine from January to May 2014. Shueisha published both volumes in June 2014.

The Hollywood live-action movie adaptation, Edge of Tomorrow, opened in theaters in May 2014, directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) and starring Tom Cruise.

Synopsis
After an unidentified plant from outer space invasion, Rita finds herself trapped in a time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over again. With each loop, she learns. She fights. Her memories and experiences sharpen her skills, turning her into a formidable warrior. Yet, the endless cycle of death and solitude begins to wear her down. Then, she meets Keiji. "I've been repeating this day too," he says. Two lost souls, trapped in an endless war. Could their meeting change fate? (Source: Warner Bros. Japan)

Teaser Trailer

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Source: Eiga.com, Press Release

All You Need is Kill on MAL

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I'll watch, but this is incredibly disappointing...
I first read the manga. Never read the novel, and loved the movie adaptation.

I was about to say "Finally!"
But this character design is so jarring. I hate it.
Although, if we get a sequel and better art, in the meantime, the story of Rita first is cool.

Mar 15, 5:53 AM by waalex11

What an insult to the series. Leave it to this failure of a studio to create this junk.

Mar 13, 6:18 PM by Edward

Terrible character design like wth is this shit??? Ima leave that alone lol

Mar 13, 2:56 PM by Fabio_Costa_

It is quite the plot twist that we went from Obata to this wild 4°C thing, but I'm in for the ride :)

Mar 13, 2:11 PM by Kenchiin

I love this PV. Music is gorgeous. Artstyle fits the vibe and enchances it. This is gonna be awsome.

Mar 13, 10:54 AM by massyyl

so insanely hyped for this

Mar 13, 9:39 AM by shmoomp

Huh so many people exposing themselves here as post covid merchants.

Mar 13, 8:32 AM by Etherius_ZS

@deg

ugly ass artstyle/character design definitely doesn't help anime of all mediums LOL

Mar 13, 7:30 AM by EcchiGodMamster

RenaPsychoKiller said:
When you have Obata and ABe ready to use but stick to the usual 4c shitty edgy design instead 💀

My thoughts exactly. This artstyle is not it.

Mar 13, 7:27 AM by LeonhartAugust

my veins are ready. 4C Cinema. I've waited.

Mar 13, 7:26 AM by Pre_Yum

Big news for sci-fi and anime fans! Studio 4°C is officially adapting All You Need is Kill into an anime movie. This legendary light novel, written by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, is the same story that inspired the Hollywood film Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise.

What We Know So Far
Studio 4°C (Tekkonkinkreet, Children of the Sea) is handling the adaptation.
The movie is titled "All You Need is Kill: CHAOS FILM", set for a 2025 release.
Expect fluid animation, deep storytelling, and intense battle sequences.
Fans are curious about how closely the anime will stick to the original light novel compared to Edge of Tomorrow.
Discussion Points
💬 Will Studio 4°C do justice to the novel’s gritty, time-loop action?
🎬 How do you feel about the Edge of Tomorrow comparison—did it miss the mark or capture the essence?
📖 Would you rather see a faithful adaptation or a fresh take?

I've written a full breakdown of the announcement, including production details and expectations. Check it out here: Otaku Orbit Blog

What are your thoughts? Let’s discuss! 🚀🎥

Mar 13, 7:22 AM by Otaku0rbit_

When you have Obata and ABe ready to use but stick to the usual 4c shitty edgy design instead 💀

Mar 13, 7:05 AM by RenaPsychoKiller

@EcchiGodMamster studio 4c always have ugly character designs stereotypes but for me its just simple character designs to speed up drawings and production and not burden animators much

Mar 13, 6:41 AM by deg

what is that charadesign!?... not a fan of it at all. obata and ABe designs look way better. the color design is also interesting.

also hope that the director pulls thru as there isn't much "directorial work" in his profile

Mar 13, 5:26 AM by ryoko6

Been thinking of rereading the LN sometime, guess I'll follow it up with this when it comes out.

Kinda funny that between all the adaptations Edge of Tomorrow has the closest mimic design to what I pictured from reading the LN.

Mar 13, 4:27 AM by ReaperCreeper

@deg Maybe it will run parallel with the LN and maybe tie back into the main story at some point through its runtime, except Keiji is the veteran fighter. So maybe the roles are reversed.

Mar 13, 4:06 AM by _cjessop19_

I've didn't hear about any Akimoto's directors work. Is he the best choice?

Mar 13, 3:07 AM by Denis1973

i don't like this artstyle lol

Mar 13, 2:45 AM by EcchiGodMamster

@_cjessop19_ "The movie will reconstruct the story from a different angle than the novel and the Hollywood live-action movie." im not sure it will follow the novel with that statement from them

Mar 13, 1:35 AM by deg

@wildhood This is a fairly well-known title with a big Hollywood adaptation. The world won't end tomorrow, someday your favorite titles will get an adaptation too.

Mar 13, 1:15 AM by RobertBobert

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