Love Live! Hasu no Sora Movie "Bloom Garden Party" Coming May 2026 – Fumiaki Maruto as Screenwriter

The fifth installment of the "Love Live!" series, "Hasunosora Girls' Academy School Idol Club," is finally making its big-screen debut! The official announcement confirms that the brand-new theatrical anime "Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' Academy School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party" will be released on May 8, 2026.

For fans who have long followed the members' growth through the smartphone app "Link! Like! Love Live!," this is undoubtedly exciting news. This announcement also includes a teaser video and the lineup of the luxurious production team.

Golden Production Team: Fumiaki Maruto in Charge of Script

The most talked-about aspect of this Hasunosora theatrical version is undoubtedly its top-tier core production team:

• Director: Go Kurosaki—As a director at Sublimation, he has extensive experience in 3D animation and will bring more impactful visual expression to the Hasunosora stage.
• Script: Fumiaki Maruto—A renowned scriptwriter famous for "Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata," skilled in delicate character emotion portrayal and moving story development.
• Character Design: Haruko Iizuka—Responsible for ensuring the charm and detail presentation of the characters on the big screen.
• Animation Production: Sublimation Co., Ltd.—The team that has long supported the high-quality 3D Live performances of "Hasunosora," now fully in charge of the theatrical version production.

About "Hasunosora Girls' Academy School Idol Club"

"Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' Academy School Idol Club" is the fifth work in the "Love Live!" series. Since the launch of the app "Link! Like! Love Live!" in May 2023, it has been promoted with the unique feature of "real-time" synchronization.

Stage Setting: The story is set in the private Hasunosora Girls' Academy, a century-old school located deep in the mountains of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Core Feature: This is the series' first attempt at a "synchronized with real-time" mode. The characters' enrollment, activities, and graduation progress along with the real-world timeline, making fans feel as if they are truly witnessing the growth and struggles of these school idols.

Brand-New 3D Animation Experience

According to official information, "Bloom Garden Party" will be produced as a brand-new 3D animation. Unlike traditional 2D animation, full 3D production will more perfectly present the Live performance effects that "Hasunosora" prides itself on, as well as the vivid and rich expressive acting of the characters.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Q: When will the Hasunosora theatrical version be released? A: "Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' Academy School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party" is scheduled for release on May 8, 2026.

Q: Is the theatrical version 2D or 3D animation? A: This work is a brand-new 3D animation, produced by Sublimation.

Q: Who is responsible for the script? A: The script is handled by Fumiaki Maruto, famous for "Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata."

With about half a year left until the release date, and with the teaser video now revealed, it is believed that more story details and information about songs in the film will be announced gradually. Please continue to follow the latest official updates and get ready to join this grand "Garden Party"!