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Poster for the Studio Ghibli Fest 2025, left, and 'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.' Photos from SM Cinema and Columbia Pictures Philippines

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Anime takes over PH cinemas this September

ABS-CBN News Digital Intern

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175678925838220250902 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Poster for the Studio Ghibli Fest 2025, left, and &#x27;Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.&#x27; <em>Photos from SM Cinema and Columbia Pictures Philippines</em></span></span></span></div><p>Anime lovers are in for a treat this September as Philippine cinemas roll out a lineup of titles, from action-packed thrillers and gripping mysteries to heartwarming classics.</p><p>The month-long affair begins on September 3 with the local premiere of &quot;Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death - The Movie.&quot; </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSMCinema%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02acv1tpruVtvnriBm77DLpyLp9FLtBzXx8b2883pJxh1XrynA3fdUn6GoHnHxaXxMl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="498" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Rooted in the popular manga-turned-anime, the compilation film tells the origins of the great sorcerers Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto.</p><p>The film — which premiered in Japan last May — is directed by &quot;Jujutsu Kaisen&quot; series director Shota Goshozono and features an acoustic version of Tatsuya Kitani&#x27;s theme song &quot;Where Our Blue Is,&quot; previously used as the opening track for the anime&#x27;s second season.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1220706540098426%26set%3Da.644749961027423%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="505" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>From September 10 to 16, SM Cinema will exclusively host the Studio Ghibli Festival 2025, celebrating the timeless magic of the studio&#x27;s films.</p><p>The movies to be screened are &quot;Princess Mononoke,&quot; &quot;Spirited Away,&quot; &quot;My Neighbor Totoro,&quot; &quot;Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,&quot; &quot;The Wind Rises&quot; and &quot;Ponyo.&quot;</p><p>On its Facebook page, SM Cinema posted the 50 participating branches for the Ghibli festival.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSMCinema%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0AVAnXDgaBJ52n2CVG42kXkbbbnKDvagC3jJk7oYWx95c179voJ8PPMjxNXGkLw3pl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="498" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The famous mystery anime &quot;Detective Conan&quot; will also show its 28th film installment in local cinemas.</p><p>&quot;Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback&quot; is set to premiere on September 17, with a special fan screening scheduled at SM Mall of Asia on September 13, SM Cinema announced.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FColumbiaPicturesPH%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02xWNbcduAsLUENrsXsAUCM5sjXf1AwUN9qJoNQbbGJdb9Lt3w9wf1ACUnBrbFcqzjl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="498" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc&quot; caps off the month with its Philippine release on September 24, distributor Columbia Pictures Philippines said.</p><p>The film, based on the &quot;Chainsaw Man&quot; manga, follows the story of the devil hunter Denji and his romantic interest Reze.</p>

<p>Anime lovers are in for a treat this September as Philippine cinemas roll out a lineup of titles, from action-packed thrillers and gripping mysteries to heartwarming classics.</p>

Anime lovers are in for a treat this September as Philippine cinemas roll out a lineup of titles, from action-packed thrillers and gripping mysteries to heartwarming classics.

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Anime takes over PH cinemas this September

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Celine Ashley Tabunda

Published Sep 02, 2025 01:10 PM PHT

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