cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood Arrives on Digital Platforms Ahead of Upcoming Blu-ray Release

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Acclaimed animated war drama cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood is officially making its way to North American home entertainment. Distributed by GKIDS in partnership with Shout! Studios, the film is now available to purchase or rent across major digital platforms, including Apple TV and Prime Video.

For physical media collectors, a dedicated Blu-ray release is locked in for January 19, 2027, and is currently available for pre-order through the GKIDS Store and Amazon.

Behind the Film: Studio Ghibli Alums and Top-Tier Talent

cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood serves as the feature directorial debut for Yukimitsu Ina (Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Star Wars: Visions – Tatooine Rhapsody).

The film was brought to life by animation studio SASAYURI, founded by Studio Ghibli veteran Hitomi Tateno (My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle). The creative powerhouse behind the scenes also features legendary animators Akihiko Yamashita (Spirited Away, The Boy and the Heron) and Shinji Otsuka (Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke).

The screenplay was co-written by director Yukimitsu Ina and Taku Kishimoto (Haikyu!!, Sakamoto Days), adapting the acclaimed manga by Machiko Kyo.

Story and Special Features

Official Synopsis:

San and Mayu attend an all-girls school on a warm and tranquil island. When war reaches their shores, they are ordered to work as nurses in a military hospital hidden away in a cave. Amidst escalating death and brutality, the friends struggle to find solace in their fragile lives.

Fans who pick up the physical Blu-ray release early next year will also gain access to exclusive bonus content, including:

  • kensuke ushio: Letting the Music Just Be There (Excerpt)

  • Official Teasers and Trailers