“Aobuta” Comes to a Close!
The theatrical anime *Aobuta: A Youthful Pig Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend*, based on the light novel by Kazushi Kamoshida, will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The second official trailer has been released, and sales of various Movie Ticket and advance tickets will begin on Friday, September 4.

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Synopsis of the theatrical anime “The Youth Pork Guy Doesn’t Dream of Dear Friends”
The theatrical anime “A Youth Like a Pig Doesn’t Dream of Dear Friends,” based on the light novel series “A Youth Like a Pig” by Kazushi Kamoshida, will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The second official trailer has been released, along with the key visual titled “I’m Glad I Met You.” The mysteries surrounding “Adolescent Syndrome,” which have been depicted throughout the series—from the high school arc to the college arc—will finally be unraveled.

©2025 Hajime Kamoshida/KADOKAWA/Aobuta Project

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Theatrical Anime “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Mienai” Official Trailer #2

On August 30, 2026, the second official trailer was released. It offers a glimpse into the story as it heads toward the conclusion of “Aobuta.”

The key visual, which was also unveiled, the tagline “I’m Glad I Met You.” Set against a backdrop of the starry sky and the ocean, the image depicts Mai Sakurajima in a dress holding a microphone, with the silhouette of another person superimposed behind her.

Introduction and Prologue for the Theatrical Anime “A Youth Like a Pig Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend”

Introduction

The boy will eventually grow into a man. The adolescent fantasy series comes to a grand conclusion.
The “Aobuta” series—a coming-of-age drama that depicts the emotions of adolescence, which resonate with modern audiences, through mysterious phenomena—has finally come to an end. The high school arc and college student arcs—the remaining mysteries surrounding the “Adolescent Syndrome,” which have been depicted throughout the series, are finally unraveled.
With the continued involvement of a talented team—including original author Hajime Kamoshida, director Soichi Masui, scriptwriter Masahiro Yokoya, character designer Satomi Tamura, and animation studio CloverWorks—the “concluding story of Youth Pork Boy,” set in Fujisawa and Yokohama, unfolds.

Prologue

“Actually, I’m Toko Kirishima.”
The audience erupts in excitement upon learning that the true identity of the mysterious, wildly popular internet singer is none other than national actress Mai Sakurajima. The scene is exactly the same as the dream Sakuta Azusagawa had on Christmas Eve—
On April 1, following Mai’s shocking confession , the improbable events that everyone once saw in their dreams begin to unfold one after another. The social media hashtag “#Dreaming,” through which dreams became reality, vanishes, and as Sakuta struggles with the disconnect between the reality before his eyes and his own perception, he receives a message from a version of himself in an alternate world.
–Please stop Toko Kirishima
–Before reality gets rewritten
To restore the rewritten world to its original state, Sakuta sets out to find Toko Kirishima. This is a story about overcoming Adolescent Syndrome —

Advance tickets and Movie Ticket Cards for the theatrical anime “The Adolescent Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend”

Starting Friday, September 4, 2026, sales will begin for various types of advance tickets, including the second series of Muvichike cards with special bonuses. Please note that some items are already sold out or will be sold out soon, so if you are considering a purchase, please be aware of this.

*All prices include tax.
*Muvichike Cards are advance tickets that can be used at Muvichike-participating theaters nationwide. They cannot be used for special screenings such as stage greetings.
*Design is for illustrative purposes only.

Muvichike Card with Bonus Ticket Card, Second Edition

On sale at theaters nationwide starting Friday, September 4, 2026. The price is 1,600 yen (tax included), and the purchase bonus is an “A3 clear poster (with shopping bag)” featuring the key visual. The bonus is available in limited quantities, and and once they are gone, only the advance tickets will be available for purchase.

FamilyMart-Exclusive Bonus: Muvichike Convenience Store Ticket

Muvichike convenience store tickets are available at FamilyMart, and you can purchase a limited-edition bromide photo using the in-store multi-function copier. The Muvichike Convenience Store Ticket costs 1,600 yen (tax included), and the limited-edition photo card (2L size) costs 600 yen (tax included).

*You can purchase one limited-edition bromide per Muvichike convenience store ticket.
*Please note that the sales periods for Muvichike convenience store tickets and bromides differ.

Animate Exclusive Muvichike Card (2nd Series) with Acrylic Stand

The second series of Muvichike cards, featuring an exclusive acrylic stand, will be available at all Animate stores and through online shopping. The acrylic stand measures approximately W62 × H150 mm and is made of acrylic.

*Quantities are limited.

Second Series of Advance Tickets with Limited-Edition Merchandise (In-store sales end September 1)

The second series of advance tickets with limited-edition merchandise—including an A4 clear file—is 2,000 yen (tax included). In-store sales will end on Tuesday, September 1 , so if you are considering a purchase, please check as soon as possible.

Muvichike Card with Bonus Item, First Series (Sales end September 3) and Commemorative Advance Ticket with A5 Clear Card

The first installment of the Movie Ticket Cards with Bonus Items will Sales end on Thursday, September 3 . The purchase bonus is an original mini-shikishi-style illustration card created by Director Soichi Masui and character designer Satomi Tamura.
Commemorative advance tickets, which include an A5 clear card, are currently on sale at theaters nationwide.

Theatrical Anime Original Soundtrack for “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Mienai”

The original soundtrack will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026, the same day as the theatrical release. It will feature the theme song “Horizon is My Old Wound: Finale,” and the insert song “Turn The World Upside Down,” as well as new background music composed by fox capture plan.

Premiere Screening for the Theatrical Anime “A Young Pig Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend”

A premiere screening has been scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Shinjuku Wald 9. The 1: 40 screening will take place after the film, and the 17:00 screening will take place before the film.
The panelists will include Kaito Ishikawa (voicing Sakuta Azusagawa), Asami Seto (voicing Mai Sakurajima), Manaka Iwami (voicing Miori Mito), and Inori Minase (voicing Shoko Makinohara).

Staff and Cast of the Theatrical Anime “A Young Pig-Man Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend”

The theatrical anime “Aobuta: The Youth Pork Boy Doesn’t Dream of Dear Friends” opens on October 16!

The theatrical anime “Young Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of His Dear Friend” will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026. Let’s look forward to seeing how the story that concludes the series will unfold.

Frequently Asked Questions for the Theatrical Anime “Aobuta: I Don’t Dream of My Dear Friend”

When will “Aobuta: I Don’t Dream of My Dear Friend” be released?

It will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Which advance tickets are currently available for purchase?

Starting Friday, September 4, 2026, sales and reservations will begin for the second series of Movie Ticket Cards with bonus items (1,600 yen), FamilyMart-exclusive Movie Ticket Convenience Store Tickets with bonus items (1,600 yen), and the second series of Movie Ticket Cards with Animate-exclusive acrylic stands (3, 250 yen) will be available for purchase and pre-order. Commemorative advance tickets with an A5 clear card are also currently on sale at theaters nationwide.

Are there any advance tickets that are no longer available?

In-store sales of the Second Series of Advance Tickets with Limited-Edition Merchandise (2,000 yen) will end on Tuesday, September 1, and sales of the First Series of Movie Ticket Cards with Bonus Items (1,600 yen) will end on Thursday, September 3.

What is the bonus for the second series of Movie Ticket Cards?

It is an “A3 clear poster (with a shopping bag)” featuring the key visual. The bonus item is available in limited quantities; once it runs out, only the advance ticket will be sold.

How can I purchase the FamilyMart limited-edition bromide?

Enter the Muvichike purchase number printed on the Muvichike convenience store ticket as the print number into the “famima PRINT” multi-function copier inside a FamilyMart store to make your purchase. The price is 600 yen (tax included), and the size is 2L.

When will the original soundtrack be released?

It will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026—the same day as the theatrical release—for 3,850 yen (tax included). The first-press edition features a foil-stamped sleeve with original anime artwork.

Will there be a premiere screening?

It will be held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The event will take place after the 1:40 PM screening and before the 5:00 PM screening, with Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Manaka Iwami, and Inori Minase appearing on stage.

Who sings the theme song?

The theme song is “The Horizon Is My Old Wound: Finale.” The film’s soundtrack is composed by fox capture plan.

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Please check the official website for details.
*Please note that the information in this article may be out of date; we kindly ask that you verify the details on the official website.

©2025 Hajime Kamoshida/KADOKAWA/Aobuta Project