The new anime project for "Is the Order a Rabbit?" announced on March 1, 2025, has been confirmed as a full-length theatrical film.
The first teaser visual featuring Cocoa and Chino, designed by character designer Akane Yano, has been unveiled along with details of the production staff. Bushiroad Move Inc. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yusuke Onuki) is handling the promotion.
Is the Order a Rabbit? New Anime Becomes Theatrical Film
Character Designer Akane Yano's Original Illustration: First Teaser Visual of Cocoa and Chino Revealed
Staff
Original Work: Koi (Serialized in Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara MAX")
Chief Director: Hiroyuki Hashimoto
Director/Screenplay: Tensho
Assistant Director: Munenori Nawa
Character Design: Akane Yano
Animation Production: Bibury Animation Studios
"Is the Order a Rabbit?" by Koi is a popular café daily life 4-panel manga series currently serialized in Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara MAX." The series has expanded through three TV anime seasons and OVAs, gaining widespread popularity. The new anime project, announced at the TV anime 10th anniversary special event "Is the Order a Rabbit? Rabbit House Talk Party 2025" on March 1, 2025 (Saturday), has now been confirmed as a full-length theatrical film.
With this announcement, the first illustration for the film has been revealed: a teaser visual featuring Cocoa and Chino, designed by character designer Akane Yano.
Stay tuned for further updates!
Comments from Production Staff Arrive
Comments have arrived from the production staff:
Original Creator: Koi
I am truly delighted that this work will be delivered to everyone as a theatrical film.
I would like to express my deep gratitude to everyone who produced the anime series so far, and I sincerely thank the staff at Bibury Animation Studios who will be producing this theatrical film.
Chief Director Hashimoto, Director Tensho, Assistant Director Nawa, and Character Designer Akane Yano—I am impressed daily by everyone's creativity and passion.
Like all of you, I am looking forward to seeing what form it will take as a theatrical anime.
Chief Director: Hiroyuki Hashimoto
Hello again, everyone, and thank you for waiting! I am pleased that we can finally make a concrete announcement about the new work. With it being a theatrical film and a new staff team, I believe everyone will be able to enjoy the world of the anime "Is the Order a Rabbit?" even more. This time, Bibury Animation Studios is handling production, with Tensho as director and scriptwriter, Munenori Nawa as assistant director, and Akane Yano as animation character designer. As chief director, I am overseeing the entire project, so I think you can enjoy it just as much as before. While GochiUsa always delivers surprises, I would be happy if we can enjoy this one together on a grand scale, so please continue to support GochiUsa!
Director/Screenplay: Tensho
Honestly, I never imagined that I would be directing "Is the Order a Rabbit?"
I am very happy and honored to be involved with this work that has been loved for so long.
I will do my best to bring out 120% of the unique atmosphere, cuteness, and charm of the characters that are characteristic of GochiUsa. Please look forward to the release!
Assistant Director: Munenori Nawa
First of all, congratulations on the theatrical film production decision!
During the TV series, I could only support from the sidelines, but this time I get to work with Chief Director Hashimoto, my drinking buddy, and Director Tensho, my close friend, and on "Is the Order a Rabbit?" no less! I am deeply moved!
Although I am a newcomer to the series, I will do my best, so please look forward to it.
Character Designer: Akane Yano
Congratulations on the GochiUsa movie announcement!!!
I feel truly honored to be involved in this work as a character designer...!
Like Cocoa and the others, I want to enjoy each moment and draw everyone with great care (´꒳`)
And I will do my best to get even a little closer to Koi-sensei's transparent illustrations and "cuteness" that I love so much!
Thank you very much!!!
Theatrical Film Information Page Now Open
An information page announcing the theatrical film production has been launched!
Information about the film will also be announced on the official X (Twitter) account, so please check and follow.
Theatrical Film Information Page: https://gochiusa.com/themovie/
Official X: @usagi_anime (https://x.com/usagi_anime)
Basic Work Information
Theatrical Film: Is the Order a Rabbit?
STAFF
Original Work: Koi (Serialized in Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara MAX")
Chief Director: Hiroyuki Hashimoto
Director/Screenplay: Tensho
Assistant Director: Munenori Nawa
Character Design: Akane Yano
Animation Production: Bibury Animation Studios
CAST
Cocoa: Ayane Sakura
Chino: Inori Minase
Rize: Risa Taneda
Chiya: Satomi Sato
Sharo: Maaya Uchida
Maya: Sora Tokui
Meg: Rie Murakawa
Official Website and Social Media
Theatrical Film Information Page: https://gochiusa.com/themovie/
Official X: @usagi_anime (https://x.com/usagi_anime)
YouTube: @gochiusa_official (https://www.youtube.com/@gochiusa_official)
Recommended Hashtags
"#gochiusa", "#ごちうさ"
Original Manga Information
Original manga volumes 1 to 13 now available!
▼ Original Manga Sample Reading
https://saas.actibookone.com/content/detail?param=eyJjb250ZW50TnVtIjo1NjI3OTV9&detailFlg=1&pNo=1
▼ Original Manga Release Information
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