The official website for the upcoming anime film Entotsumachi no Poupelle – Yakusoku no Tokeidai ("Chimney Town: Frozen in Time") released a main poster visual today. Main poster visual Entotsumachi no Poupelle – Yakusoku no Tokeidai is set to release in Japan on March 27, 2026. Prior to the theatrical release in Japan, the film will be officially presented in the Generation Kplus section at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. The Generation section, established in 1978, consists of two competitions: "Generation 14plus" and "Generation Kplus." It specializes in films depicting the world of children and teenagers. Previously, Japan has also submitted Tekkonkinkreet , another film animated by STUDIO4℃, in 2007. Additionally, during the film festival period from February 12 to 22, the world premiere screening of Entotsumachi no Poupelle – Yakusoku no Tokeidai is scheduled to take place, marking its global debut ahead of its Japanese release. Director Yusuke Hirota said, "I am truly honored and cannot hide my surprise. Above all, I am delighted that the passion for this work shown by the staff, cast, and everyone involved has borne fruit. I sincerely hope this film will be enjoyed by many people around the world." RELATED: Poupelle of Chimney Town Anime Movie Sequel Releases Main Trailer Entotsumachi no Poupelle – Yakusoku no Tokeidai is a sequel to the anime feature film adaptation of Japanese comedian Akihiro Nishino's picture book project Entotsu-machi no Poupelle ("Poupelle of Chimney Town"). The STUDIO 4℃-animated film released in Japan in December 2020, making 2.7 billion yen (17.6 million USD) from its domestic run, becoming the 12th top-grossing film of 2021 in Japan. The picture book's co-creator Akihiro Nishino serves as executive producer and provides a screenplay for the sequel. The first film's Yusuke Hirota continues to direct at STUDIO 4℃. The synopsis of the film on the Berlin International Film Festival official website reads: After losing his friend Poupelle, young Lubicchi wanders into a mysterious realm where a clock in a tower is frozen at 11:59. To return home, he must restart it – and find the courage to believe again. Source: Poupelle of Chimney Town film official website 1 , 2 / X (formerly Twitter) , Berlin International Film Festival official website
