Aniplex USA to Release 'Clockwork Girl' Episode of Virgin Punk Original Anime Theatrically
Aniplex of America announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Thursday that it will hold a theatrical release for "Clockwork Girl," the first story in director Yasuomi Umetsu and animation studio SHAFT's Virgin Punk original anime series. Aniplex of America did not announce an opening date for the anime, but did stream the below English-subtitled trailer. The film's Japanese cast members include: "Clockwork Girl" opened theatrically in Japan on June 27 at Cine Libre Ikebukuro in Tokyo and Theatre Umeda in Osaka. The film opened at #1 in the mini-theater rankings.Yasuomi Umetsu and studio SHAFT are credited as original creators. Umetsu (Kite, Mezzo, Girl's High, Kiss and Cry film) is directing the anime at SHAFT, and is also designing the characters. Yūya Takahashi (Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, Lupin III: Part IV) is in charge of series composition and script. Gen'ichirou Abe (Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu film), Shinya Takahashi (Battle Angel key animation), and Maho Kando (Josee, The Tiger and the Fish 2nd key animation) are the main animators.Addional staff are: Sources: Press release, AX 2025 panel (Alex Mateo)ANN's coverage of Anime Expo 2025 is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press!
