A preview confirms that the Rakuen Tsuihou sequel film opens in Japan on November 13, according to Anime News Network. The report appeared on September 12. The project returns to theaters under the title Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance. What expectations greet this newly unveiled return? The autumn screening schedule establishes the theatrical opening date ahead of an original companion release. [1, 2]
New Video Unveils November Theatrical Premiere
Anime News Network reports that the feature film opens across Japanese theaters on November 13. Domestic audiences received the update through an official video presentation (the first extended visual preview released for the upcoming feature). [1] The premiere arrives in November. [1] Anime News Network confirms the theatrical calendar for domestic moviegoers, establishing an autumn date for an animated project that has developed across multiple public announcements. [1, 2]
The confirmed date establishes a firm domestic theatrical schedule for audiences across Japan. While earlier public announcements introduced the production without committing to a specific theatrical calendar, the reporting published by Anime News Network on September 12 confirms that Japanese cinema screenings will officially begin on November 13. [1] Domestic distribution begins that day. [1] Local theatrical chains will screen the animated continuation across regular commercial cinema engagements throughout the country. [1, 2]
The promotional video showcased by Anime News Network serves as the primary preview in the autumn rollout. Viewers encounter fresh animation sequences highlighting the full subtitle, connecting the newly published scenes directly to the theatrical calendar. [1] Can fresh footage sustain audience interest? The promotional video marks a step. [1] Because promotional campaigns for major theatrical animations rely heavily on preview sequences to generate domestic advance interest, the arrival of this video provides Japanese cinemagoers with their first substantial look at the finished visual aesthetic. [1]
Title Changes for the Rakuen Tsuihou Sequel
The production moved through several public revisions before establishing its completed title. An early announcement originally designated the feature film as Rakuen Tsuihō: Liberated from Paradise, using that initial phrasing before subsequent promotional materials adjusted the wording. [1] Later materials renamed the production as Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance. [1] The subtitle changed significantly. [1] That modification integrated the English title Expelled from Paradise into the primary domestic billing. [1, 2]
Anime News Network reports that promotional documents also include the abbreviated title Rakuen Tsuihō: Kokoro no Resonance. [1] Both variations remain in circulation. [1] The dual titling strategy allows the production committee to maintain continuity with the original 2014 universe while emphasizing the new Japanese subtitle across commercial venues. By offering both the complete bilingual heading and the streamlined domestic phrase (giving equal prominence to Japanese and international branding), promotional coordinators ensure that longtime followers and newcomers immediately identify the upcoming film as the official Rakuen Tsuihou sequel. [1] That naming consistency reassures long-term followers while establishing an unambiguous commercial identity across domestic cinema circuits. [1, 2] The production team maintains both variations to support comprehensive promotion throughout the autumn season.
The updated title governs domestic theatrical bookings. Marketing materials adopt this phrasing for the November launch. [1]
Original Story Arrives on Switch and Steam
The franchise will also expand into digital gaming during the autumn season. A companion video game titled Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- (known in Japanese as Rakuen Tsuihō -The Stellar Angel-) will launch commercially on November 26 under the Stellar Angel project name. [1, 3] The launch occurs in November. [1] While video game adaptations reported by Anime News Network often reproduce movie plots directly, the upcoming production committee confirmed that this interactive installment introduces an entirely original narrative written specifically for the video game format. [1, 3]
Nintendo Switch hardware and PC via Steam will host the companion video game upon release. Both platforms launch simultaneously. [1, 3] Anime News Network identifies the November 26 release date across both digital platforms, confirming that console players and personal computer users can explore the original storyline on the same day. [1] With the digital storefront distribution confirmed for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, players on multiple hardware setups will receive synchronized access to the new interactive adventure. [1, 3]
The scheduling creates an intentional multimedia window across late November. Moviegoers will see the Rakuen Tsuihou sequel on November 13 before the video game arrives on November 26. [1] The spacing concentrates public visibility. [1] By coordinating the theatrical premiere and the companion video game debut within the same autumn calendar, the franchise presents two separate creative productions that explore the established fictional setting through complementary visual mediums. [1, 3]
Box Office Run and 4K Anniversary Return
The upcoming Rakuen Tsuihou project follows a commercial legacy that began more than ten years ago. The original Expelled from Paradise debuted in only 13 theaters in Japan in November 2014, achieving immediate box office success despite that restricted starting footprint. [1] Tickets sold quickly in 2014. [1] During that initial Japanese theatrical engagement, the computer-animated feature sold 110,000 tickets across domestic cities (demonstrating remarkable audience appeal for an original science-fiction project in limited release). [1]
Home video distribution reinforced that strong theatrical reception across Japan. Physical media releases on Blu-ray Disc and DVD together achieved sales exceeding 70,000 units, according to Anime News Network. [1] Japanese cinema recognition arrived soon afterward. [1] The 24th Japan Movie Critics Awards honored the production with its Best Animation of the Year Award. [1, 4] That critical honor recognized the achievement of the original Expelled from Paradise team among contemporary animated films. [1]
Ten years after the original debut, the franchise returned to Japanese theaters to celebrate its longevity. The commemorative Japanese theatrical screening took place in November 2024. [1] To mark the tenth anniversary milestone, the original film returned to Japanese cinema screens in 4K resolution under the special commemorative title Expelled from Paradise -Impelled by 10th Anniversary-. [1] That theatrical revival demonstrated continuing domestic enthusiasm for the property and set the stage for the Rakuen Tsuihou sequel. [1]
International Reach and Franchise Milestones
The franchise established an overseas presence shortly after its domestic cinema debut. In December 2014, Aniplex of America distributed Expelled from Paradise across 15 United States theaters. [1, 5] Physical distribution followed six months later. [1] In June 2015, Aniplex of America issued the production on Blu-ray Disc across North America, Central America, and South America (providing regional audiences with access to physical editions). [1, 5] Those early releases established an international following across multiple Western markets. [1]
The September 12 announcement specifies details for the Japanese theatrical premiere and the companion video game launch. International screening dates for the Rakuen Tsuihou sequel have not been confirmed by Anime News Network. [1] Western fans await distribution news. [1] While international viewers wait for future licensing announcements from regional distributors, readers following wider Japanese entertainment coverage can track how voice actor Kentaro Ito paused work for recovery. [1] Official domestic channels continue to serve as the primary source for upcoming scheduling confirmations. [1, 2]
The confirmed autumn dates reported by Anime News Network provide a structured release framework through late 2026. Between the cinema premiere on November 13 and the debut of Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- on November 26, the franchise marks its most significant coordinated rollout since the original 2014 debut. [1, 3] The autumn Rakuen Tsuihou return completes the release. [1] With both theatrical screenings and interactive media scheduled during the same month, audiences in Japan can soon experience the next chapter in this distinctive animated universe. [1, 2]
- ONLINE NEWS Anime News Network. (2026, September 12). Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance anime film reveals new video. [Article Link]
- ONLINE NEWS Anime News Network Newsroom. (2026, September 12). Rakuen Tsuihō: Kokoro no Resonance. [Article Link]
- PRESS RELEASE Expelled from Paradise Production Committee. (2026). Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- (Rakuen Tsuihō -The Stellar Angel-) [Video game announcement for Nintendo Switch and Steam; as reported by Anime News Network]. [Article Link]
- REPORT Japan Movie Critics Awards. (2015, May). 24th Japan Movie Critics Awards: Best Animation of the Year [Official award records; cited in Anime News Network]. [Article Link]
- PRESS RELEASE Aniplex of America. (2015, June). Expelled from Paradise [Theatrical and Blu-ray Disc release announcements; as reported by Anime News Network]. [Article Link]
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