The highly anticipated Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise anime film has unveiled its main visual and trailer video, dramatically escalating the stakes for the idol group Franchouchou with the sudden appearance of a massive spaceship over Saga. The movie, produced by studio MAPPA, is set to premiere in Japan on October 24, 2025.
The new trailer offers a glimpse into a “galaxy festival movie” that blends the franchise’s signature chaotic comedy with full-blown sci-fi action, promising an “epic Saga Fight” as the entire Saga Prefecture faces an unprecedented alien attack.
Franchouchou Faces an Extraterrestrial Threat
The trailer for Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise reveals a shocking turn of events for Franchouchou, the all-zombie idol group formed to revitalize Saga Prefecture. As the girls prepare for their ultimate performance as ambassadors for the Saga Expo, a colossal spaceship materializes above them, plunging the region into chaos.
Tae Yamada’s Awakening and Departure
In a dramatic twist that has surprised fans, Tae Yamada, the legendary zombie who has largely remained unconscious throughout the series, finally awakens. The trailer features her declaring, “What can an idol even do?”, before announcing her departure from Franchouchou and heading alone into enemy territory to confront the invasion. This development hints at a pivotal role for Tae in the film’s narrative.
New Music from Franchouchou
The trailer also previews a new song from Franchouchou titled “Matataku Sora ni Akogarete” (Yearning for the Twinkling Sky). This track is expected to add an emotional layer to the film’s intense storyline, further immersing viewers in the unfolding crisis. An album featuring 19 tracks, including four new songs from the movie, titled Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Franchouchou The Best Paradise, is scheduled for release on October 29, 2025.
Production and Returning Talent
The Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise film sees the return of key staff and the beloved voice cast. Takafumi Ishida and Takeru Satō, who previously served as episode directors for the anime series, are co-directing the film at studio MAPPA. Shigeru Murakoshi is penning the screenplay, while Kasumi Fukagawa, Fumihide Sai, and Jinshichi Yamaguchi are credited as character designers. Yasuharu Takanashi is once again composing the music for the film.
The main voice cast, including Kaede Hondo as Sakura Minamoto, Asami Tano as Saki Nikaido, Risa Taneda as Ai Mizuno, Maki Kawase as Junko Konno, Rika Kinugawa as Yugiri, Minami Tanaka as Lily Hoshikawa, and Kotono Mitsuishi as Tae Yamada, are all reprising their roles. Mamoru Miyano also returns as the eccentric producer Kotaro Tatsumi.
The Saga Continues: From Series to Silver Screen
Zombie Land Saga first premiered as an anime television series in October 2018, followed by a second season titled Zombie Land Saga Revenge in April 2021. Both seasons were streamed by Crunchyroll, with Funimation providing English dubs. The franchise gained popularity for its unique blend of idol antics, zombie horror, and comedic elements, all set against the backdrop of Saga Prefecture. The anime’s success has led to manga adaptations and a stage play. The film project was initially announced in 2021, and fans have eagerly awaited further details.
An early screening of the film is slated for September 28, 2025, at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo, which will include stage appearances by the voice cast. Advance tickets for the film went on sale in May 2025.
