'The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act' to Hit 70 Theaters Across Japan on June 5, 2026
InfoLens Inc. announces a special theatrical release of the hit indie anime 'The Amazing Digital Circus'. Expanding from a planned single venue to 70 theaters nationwide due to overwhelming fan demand, the screening will debut on June 5, two weeks ahead of its online release.
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InfoLens Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Yasukawa), an importer and manufacturer of entertainment merchandise, has announced that a special theatrical edition of the indie anime sensation 'The Amazing Digital Circus', which boasts over 1 billion cumulative global views, titled 'The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act', will be screened at 70 theaters nationwide.
This theatrical release features a special compilation of episodes 8 and 9 (the finale) and will be screened for a limited two-week run starting Friday, June 5, 2026. Acting as an exclusive theatrical premiere two weeks prior to its streaming debut on YouTube and Netflix (June 19), this is a unique event allowing fans to experience the conclusion of 'The Amazing Digital Circus' early on the big screen.
[Screening Overview]
Title: The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act (Japanese Dubbed/Subtitled Versions)
Release Date: Limited screening from June 5 (Friday) to June 18 (Thursday), 2026 (Dates may vary by theater)
Scale: 70 locations nationwide
Ticket Prices: General/University Students: 2,200 yen (tax included) / High School Students and under: 1,200 yen (tax included). *No discounts or free passes accepted. Please check individual theater websites for details.
As a visitor bonus, one visual card (4 designs total, H80 x W50mm) will be given out at random to each guest attending the screening. These are limited in quantity and will end once supplies run out.
[About the Work]
'The Amazing Digital Circus' is an indie animation released on YouTube in 2023, recording over 24 million views in its first 24 hours. Its cumulative views across YouTube and Netflix have surpassed 1 billion, becoming a cultural phenomenon in Japan as well, marked by pop-up stores and manga serializations.
The final episode, 'The Last Act', will have a simultaneous theatrical release in 52 countries on June 5, 2026. Advance ticket sales shattered Fathom Entertainment's records by reaching $5 million (approx. 750 million yen) in just four days, ultimately expanding its international run to over 1,800 screens for two weeks.
[Unprecedented Response in Japan]
Following a survey regarding domestic theatrical screenings, over 4,000 enthusiastic responses and requests for a nationwide release flooded in within days. Originally planned as a single-venue exclusive event, the scale was rapidly expanded to 70 locations to meet fan expectations. Such a rapid expansion of an indie anime to a nationwide release driven solely by fan demand is extremely rare in Japan.
Theaters span from Hokkaido to Kagoshima, including major cinema chains like MOVIX and Aeon Cinema. Please check the official websites of individual theaters for the latest information.
This theatrical release features a special compilation of episodes 8 and 9 (the finale) and will be screened for a limited two-week run starting Friday, June 5, 2026. Acting as an exclusive theatrical premiere two weeks prior to its streaming debut on YouTube and Netflix (June 19), this is a unique event allowing fans to experience the conclusion of 'The Amazing Digital Circus' early on the big screen.
[Screening Overview]
Title: The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act (Japanese Dubbed/Subtitled Versions)
Release Date: Limited screening from June 5 (Friday) to June 18 (Thursday), 2026 (Dates may vary by theater)
Scale: 70 locations nationwide
Ticket Prices: General/University Students: 2,200 yen (tax included) / High School Students and under: 1,200 yen (tax included). *No discounts or free passes accepted. Please check individual theater websites for details.
As a visitor bonus, one visual card (4 designs total, H80 x W50mm) will be given out at random to each guest attending the screening. These are limited in quantity and will end once supplies run out.
[About the Work]
'The Amazing Digital Circus' is an indie animation released on YouTube in 2023, recording over 24 million views in its first 24 hours. Its cumulative views across YouTube and Netflix have surpassed 1 billion, becoming a cultural phenomenon in Japan as well, marked by pop-up stores and manga serializations.
The final episode, 'The Last Act', will have a simultaneous theatrical release in 52 countries on June 5, 2026. Advance ticket sales shattered Fathom Entertainment's records by reaching $5 million (approx. 750 million yen) in just four days, ultimately expanding its international run to over 1,800 screens for two weeks.
[Unprecedented Response in Japan]
Following a survey regarding domestic theatrical screenings, over 4,000 enthusiastic responses and requests for a nationwide release flooded in within days. Originally planned as a single-venue exclusive event, the scale was rapidly expanded to 70 locations to meet fan expectations. Such a rapid expansion of an indie anime to a nationwide release driven solely by fan demand is extremely rare in Japan.
Theaters span from Hokkaido to Kagoshima, including major cinema chains like MOVIX and Aeon Cinema. Please check the official websites of individual theaters for the latest information.
FAQ
When is 'The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act' released in Japanese theaters?
It will be released in 70 theaters across Japan for a limited two-week run starting Friday, June 5, 2026.
How much do the tickets cost?
Tickets are 2,200 yen for adults and university students, and 1,200 yen for high school students and younger.
When will it be available for streaming?
It will be available on YouTube and Netflix starting June 19, 2026, two weeks after the theatrical release.