The official website for STUDIO 4℃'s ( Poupelle of Chimney Town , Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko ) new original anime movie ChaO posted a two-minute clip featuring the film's insert song "Anata no Tame ni" ("For You"). The emotional song is sung by the mermaid princess Chao, voiced by actor Anna Yamada. As can be seen from the lyrics, "I want to dance for you, I want to make dreams come true with you," the song is filled with Chao's single-mindedness devotion. In the video, Chao, who has transformed from a fish into a “mermaid,” dances and sings in the water as if to express her love for Stefen. Insert Song "Anata no Tame ni" Clip RELATED: ChaO Anime Movie Releases Main Trailer, Visual ChaO begins its theatrical run in Japan on August 15, 2025. The film's soundtrack album including the insert song will be available two days earlier, August 13. Yasuhiro Aoki directs the film at STUDIO4℃ . Hirokazu Kojima provides the character designs and serves as animation director, while Hiroshi Takiguchi serves as art director. Toei distributes the film in Japan. As reported , the film won the Jury Award at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2025. The festival's official website describes the synopsis of ChaO as such: In a near-future world where humans and mermen coexist, Stephen, a shipping engineer in Shanghai, develops a propeller called Air Jet that is harmless for marine life to promote peace between the two races. When Chao, a mermaid princess, pushes Stephen to marry her, their two worlds collide. As they struggle with their cultural differences, a tragic accident creates a bigger strain on their relationship. RELATED: ChaO Anime Movie Wins Jury Award at Annecy International Animation Film Festival Source : "ChaO" anime movie official website ©2025 “ChaO” Production Committee
