Toei Movie's official YouTube channel is now streaming an animated music video for "ChaO!," the theme song for STUDIO 4℃'s ( Poupelle of Chimney Town , Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko ) new original anime movie ChaO , performed by Japanese singer Kumi Koda . The clips consist of various scenes from the film featuring the main characters. Kumi Koda "ChaO!" Animated Music Video Additionally, a new poster visual featuring the main characters has also been revealed. RELATED: ChaO Anime Movie Shares Insert Song Clip ChaO begins its theatrical run in Japan on August 15, 2025. 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 Sources: Toei Movi official YouTube channel , "ChaO" film official X (formerly Twitter) ©2025 “ChaO” Production Committee
