The movie also released a short preview video.
The upcoming anime movie As One is a prequel to Square Enix’s popular arcade game Starwing Paradox. The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account of the series released a new short trailer. It also announced that the movie will premiere on 22 August, 2025. Some new staff members working on the film were also revealed.
As One production and other details
The new staff members joining the project are:
- Shatner Nishida and Masaya Honda as scriptwriters
- Ippei Gyōbu as mechanical designer
- Joe Teng and Takafumi Yūki as production supervisors and producers
- Honoo and Studio GOONEYS is animating the film.
Previously, it was revealed that Kobun Shizuno is directing the film. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, who also worked on the game, is returning to design the characters in the anime film.
The As One movie takes place 20 years before the contents of the game. Although connected, the prequel features a completely new story. Square Enix, the creators of the original game, didn’t want to be constrained by the limitations of the story and wanted something fresh. Both Kobun Shizuno and Yoshiyuki Sadamoto have worked together to bring this beautiful Sci-fi movie to life
