The original anime from director Kunihiko Ikuhara (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Yuri Kuma Arashi, several Sailor Moon television series) aired in 2011.
The film project re-edits all 24 episodes of the television anime, but also add new sequences and new characters.
Brains Base is also credited for the original television version’s production, while Lapin Track is producing the film version.
The staff for director Kunihiko Ikuhara’s two Re:cycle of Penguindrum compilation films revealed a new visual and the July 22 opening date for the second compilation film on Friday.