©︎TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS, TOEI ANIMATION
©︎TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS, TOEI ANIMATION
A new CG animation co-production from Tsuburaya Productions and Toei Animation, themed around the story of a “Kaiju” and a girl. A youth named Maru lives in the peaceful City, a society freed from the restrictions of the body, mind, space, and time. In contrast, a girl named Coco, a member of the Aidara Tribe, resides in the Zone, a treacherous area also inhabited by incredible beasts. The story revolves around two opposing characters seeking a path into a shared future. The new animated film “Kaiju Decode: The Ring of Aidara” is set in Sakai. In October 2025, the Sakai Festival will partner with Kaiju Decode to present a series of exclusive events in the city. This site will provide updates until the movie’s release next year, so please check back regularly!
KAIJU DECODE Official site 52nd Sakai Festival Official site
We will be hosting a special talk event featuring voice actor Hiroaki Miura and Koichi Noguchi, a producer from Toei Animation. They will talk about various topics in depth, including the production of The new animated film “Kaiju Decode: The Ring of Aidara” which is set in Sakai, the appeal of this title, and plans for other special events. There is no charge to attend, but a prior reservation is required.
Participants will also receive a special piece of exclusive merchandise from the movie. Join us for this special discussion!
A voice actor and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production.
Representative works:
"Kado: The Right Answer" Shindo Kojiro, "World Trigger" Utagawa Ryo, "Dragon Ball Kai" Zarbon, "Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac" Cygnus Hyoga, video game "Dynasty Warriors: Origins" Gan Ning
Affiliated with Links (now Imagica) from 1989 and Boss Film Studio from 1995. Joined Toei Animation in 2003.
Representative works:
VFX work for "Species" (1995), "Waterworld" (1995) "Happy Flight" (2008), "Hayabusa: Harukanaru Kikan" (2012), "Katsuben," (2019), and "Muromachi Burai" (2025).
Producer for "Expelled from Paradise" (2014), "Kado: The Right Answer" (2017), "Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution – Kizuna" (2020).
| Date & Time | Sunday, October 19, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM; reception opens 11:00 AM |
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| Charge | Free |
| Capacity | 100 |
| Location | South side of the 21st floor Observation Lobby, Sakai City Hall |
| Participation | Advance reservation required; reservations open September 12, 2:00 PM |
Reservation Website: Click here
A super multiverse MR game from the world of Kaiju Decode. The appearance of a Singular Point has caused monstrous kaiju to appear from sub-space and attack our reality!
Fighting to restore the boundaries of the transformed universe—the Transcendental World, experience the battle of the Wurk guardians against the Transcendental Warriors in this arcade-style action game!
| Date & Time | Sunday, October 19, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| Charge | Free |
| Location | Kaiju Decode PR Booth in front of Sakai City Hall |
During the Sakai Festival, we will also be holding a stamp rally on Sunday, October 19.
The theme for this year is "Sakai Festival meets Kaiju Decode!."
There will be a total of six Kaiju Stamp Points! Hunt down four of them to enter into a special lottery for great prizes! Come along and take part!
| Stamp Station Hours | Sunday, October 19, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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| Lottery Location | Special Desk in the Mina Sakai Zone, in front of Sakai City Hall: Sunday, October 19, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Charge | Free |
