Scarlet (2025 film)

Mamoru Hosoda, the visionary behind the animated classic Mirai, returns with his latest work, a must-watch anime movie of the season.

Scarlet (2025 film)

Mamoru Hosoda's latest masterpiece, "Scarlet", made its debut at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and is a must-watch movie for the autumn season. In this film, Scarlet struggles to avenge her father's death and finds herself plunged into the Otherworld, where the spirits of the dead wander aimlessly. There, she encounters a nurse named Hijiri. After learning that Claudius, her uncle who is responsible for her father's death and for stealing the kingdom from him, is hidden within the Otherworld, Scarlet faces a critical choice between justice and vengeance.

Another visionary masterpiece in the making since Mirai, Scarlet showcases a unique storytelling approach that blurs the lines between time and personal loyalty, as well as the path between vendetta and justice. This originality makes it feel like a blend of The Lord of the Rings anime movie, The War of the Rohirrim, and the universe of Makoto Shinkai. The film is gripping, emotional, and intense, revealing the true essence of this latest Mamoru Hosoda masterpiece.

If you loved Mirai, you should check out Scarlet. It's one of the must-watch anime movies not just for the entire autumn season but for the entire year 2025.