"You, Fireworks, and Our Promise" Anime Film Opens July 17! Shori Sato & Nanoka Hara Star
Big news for the 2026 summer animated film season! The adaptation of Madoka Mado's light novel, "You, Fireworks, and Our Promise," has officially been scheduled for a nationwide release in Japan on July 17. This film marks the first leading voice role in an animated feature for Shori Sato of timelesz, who will star alongside rising actress Nanoka Hara. The announcement immediately sparked widespread discussion on social media.
Simultaneously, the official channels released a "super teaser visual" and a "super teaser video," both brimming with summer atmosphere, kicking off the promotional campaign for this youthful miracle tale.
Shori Sato's Voice Acting Debut! The Stellar Voice Cast Revealed
The casting is arguably the biggest highlight. Shori Sato will voice Makoto Natsume, a high school boy who is socially awkward yet kind-hearted, marking his first leading voice role in an animated film. In the teaser video, his nuanced vocal performance capturing the youthful flutterings of the heart has generated high expectations.
The heroine, Aki Hayama, will be voiced by Nanoka Hara, known for her role in "Suzume." Aki Hayama holds an old fireworks painting, which is the key to unraveling the mystery, and will lead the two on a journey that transcends time.
A Summer Spectacle Crafted by a Top-Tier Production Team
To perfectly adapt this youthful fantasy novel to the big screen, the production has assembled an elite team from the industry:
- Director: Kei Suzuki, renowned for his delicate control of emotional atmosphere
- Screenplay: Kohei Mori
- Character Design: Yuji Watanabe
- Animation Production: Planned by Shinei Animation, co-produced by SynergySP and The Answer Studio
The Story's Stage: A Temporal Miracle at the Nagaoka Grand Fireworks Festival
"You, Fireworks, and Our Promise" is set against the backdrop of the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show in Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's "Three Great Fireworks Displays."
First-year high school student Makoto Natsume encounters a girl, Aki Hayama, who carries an old fireworks painting. Aki is searching for the "real Makoto Natsume" based on the painting. Although Makoto knows she has the wrong person, he is moved by her determination and decides to help her uncover the truth.
This is not just a school romance story; it is a miraculous tale blending "time travel" and "wishes." As the night sky over Nagaoka is illuminated by brilliant fireworks, the secret behind the painting and the fateful bond between the two will gradually be revealed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When is the "You, Fireworks, and Our Promise" animated film released? A: It will be released nationwide in Japan on July 17, 2026.
Q: Who is in the voice cast? A: The male lead is voiced by Shori Sato of timelesz, and the female lead is voiced by Nanoka Hara.
Q: What is the original novel? A: It is the light novel of the same name written by Madoka Mado, published by Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko.
Q: Where is the story set? A: The Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show in Niigata Prefecture.
Conclusion
"You, Fireworks, and Our Promise" has become the most anticipated animated film of the 2026 summer season. The brilliant performances by Shori Sato and Nanoka Hara, combined with the beautiful visuals of the Nagaoka fireworks, promise to deliver a summer feast of emotion centered on "promises" and "miracles."