GochiUsa getting a film is the perfect Christmas gift—announcing it on December 25 makes it extra special for fans of the beloved series. The whole cast returning is essential for this series; Ayane Sakura, Inori Minase, and the rest are so identified with their characters that replacements would be unthinkable. More cute cafe slice-of-life is always welcome—the healing, comfy atmosphere of Rabbit House never gets old. Hiroyuki Hashimoto as chief director ensures quality; his work on all three seasons and specials means the film will maintain the series' signature charm.

A gift to all Is the Order a Rabbit? fans on Christmas Day: the previously announced new installment in the franchise was revealed to be an anime film, and its cast and staff were also confirmed. A release date is yet to be confirmed as of reporting.

Is the Order a Rabbit? Anime Film Teaser Visual

Production Staff

Chief Director: Hiroyuki Hashimoto (directed first three anime seasons and specials)

Director/Scriptwriter: Motoki Tanaka (AZUR LANE)

Assistant Director: Munenori Nawa

Character Designer: Akane Yano (The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You)

Animation Studio: Bilbury Animation Studios

Returning Cast

Cocoa - Ayane Sakura

Chino - Inori Minase

Rize - Risa Taneda

Chiya - Satomi Sato

Syaro - Maaya Uchida

Maya - Sora Tokui

Megu - Rie Kurakawa

About the Series

Houbunsha serializes the original Is The Order a Rabbit? manga in their Manga Time Kirara Max seinen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version.

Crunchyroll currently streams the third season of the TV anime.

The Story

Crunchyroll describes the series:

Kokoa arrives in a new town in spring to start high school. She gets lost and pops into a coffee shop called "Rabbit House", which turns out to be where she will live. All the characters are so cute - tiny but cool Chino, soldierly Lize, gentle and Japanese Chiyo, sophisticated but down-to-earth Sharo. They are joined by Chino's class mates Maya and Megu, and a regular at the shop, Mr. Blue-Mountain Aoyama. Everything is so cute every day at Rabbit House!

Release Information

Release date to be announced.

Are you excited for the GochiUsa film? Which character is your favorite? What do you hope to see in the movie? Is this the best Christmas announcement? Share your thoughts in the comments below!