SHIBOYUGI Anime Film Hits Netflix Globally This July
Get ready for more thrilling survival action as the SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH anime film streams worldwide starting July 13. Kadokawa announced the global release, exciting fans of the high-stakes death game genre. This anticipated film continues the gripping narrative, promising new challenges and deeper mysteries for its protagonist, Yuuki. Prepare for an intense cinematic experience as this anime film debuts globally, primarily on Netflix.
Worldwide Streaming Details: Where to Watch CLOUDY BEACH
The SHIBOYUGI anime film reaches fans across numerous regions. Netflix will host the film in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and the Middle East. Crunchyroll streams it in the Indian subcontinent and CIS (also Amediateka in CIS). In Asia, platforms include Aniplus and Laftel (Korea), Bahamut Animation Madness (Hong Kong), Transvision and catchplay (Indonesia), catchplay (Singapore), True Visions and bilibili (Thailand), and various platforms in Taiwan (Twitch, MOD&Hami Video, LineTV, among others). This broad distribution highlights the film's global appeal.
Limited Japanese Theatrical Release
Before its global streaming launch, the SHIBOYUGI film will have a special two-week theatrical run in Japan, beginning July 10. This exclusive event offers local audiences a unique viewing experience.
The Gripping Story of CLOUDY BEACH and Its Cast
The SHIBOYUGI film continues Yuuki's journey as a seasoned death game player. After overcoming the "thirty-game-jinx," Yuuki is thrust onto a remote island with seven others for a new challenge: "Cloudy Beach." Stakes are high, with added personal intrigue when Yuuki discovers one participant is someone she knows.
The film features a talented voice cast:
- Aino Shimada as Maguma
- Anna Nagase as Essei
- Hikaru Tōno as Mozuku
- Konomi Inagaki as Hizumi
- Riko Akechi as Mitsuba
- Yukari Tamura as Koyomi
- Yume Miyamoto as Airi
From Light Novel to Screen: The SHIBOYUGI Legacy
The SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table television anime series debuted on January 7, with its premiere episode being 60 minutes. This series adapted writer Yūshi Ukai and artist Nekometal's original light novel. Both Crunchyroll and Netflix streamed the TV anime globally. The film directly continues the established world and character arcs.
Returning Talent Behind the Scenes
The SHIBOYUGI film benefits from returning key creative staff. Sōta Ueno directs at Studio DEEN. Rintarou Ikeda handles series composition, Eri Osada designs characters, and Noriyoshi Konuma is the sound director. Junichi Matsumoto provides the music. Key staff also include hewa (Concept Art), Keika Ōtsuka & Sōta Komatsu (Sub-Character Design), Sonoka Kuroiwa (Prop Design), Imari Katsuragi (Color Key Artist), Yoshihiro Nakamura (Art Director), Shinyo Kondō (Compositing Director of Photography), Haruko Kikuchi & Keiko Onodera (Editing), Bit Grooove Promotion (Sound Production), and Kaori Yamada (Sound Effects). This dedicated team ensures high production quality.
The Critically Acclaimed Source Material
The SHIBOYUGI phenomenon is rooted in its award-winning light novel series, licensed by Yen Press for English readers. Kadokawa's MF Bunko J imprint published the first volume in November 2022, after winning the Excellence Award at the 18th MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award. The series' ninth volume shipped January 23, with the tenth due June 25. It also topped the New Title category of Takarajimasha's 2024 Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! rankings.
Manga Adaptation
The SHIBOYUGI universe expanded into manga with Banzai Kotobuki Daienkai launching an adaptation in Kadokawa's Comp Ace magazine in April 2023. Kadokawa published the manga's fifth volume on January 23, indicating strong ongoing development.
Don't Miss SHIBOYUGI: CLOUDY BEACH This July
Mark your calendars for July 13, as SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH arrives to thrill audiences worldwide. Whether a long-time follower or new to professional death games, this anime film promises a captivating and suspenseful experience. Stream the SHIBOYUGI film on Netflix and other platforms and witness the next chapter in this acclaimed survival story.
