Easy to get lost in, it seems, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime brings with it, in a new age with a historic story that thrills the audience. Director Shingo Yamashita is partnering with Twin Engine to possibly bring us something we haven't seen in the anime visual landscape before.Recently, Netflix announced that Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime will premiere on January 22nd, 2026. They also mentioned, it will be a music-led, adapted feature film of Japan's oldest folk tale - reinvented as a virtual experience. Even more, the plot centers on two girls' relationships with each other - within a virtual world, Tsukuyomi, full of dreams, leading to the girls' fated visual encounter.Cosmic Princess Kaguya as seen in the trailer (Image Source: Studio Colorido)For Shingo Yamashita, this is a feature-length directorial debut and representation of creative collaboration, featuring prominent Vocaloid music producers, including: ryo from supercell, kz from livetune, 40mP, HoneyWorks, and Yuigot/Aqu3ra's music production in this anime. This is a cultural colliding element exciting animation technology in conjunction with the internet music culture, well interpreted through the fable - a new lens at traditional storytelling.Voice Cast and Characters of Cosmic Princess Kaguya! AnimeThe voice cast is Yuko Natsuyoshi voicing Kaguya, Anna Nagase as Iroha Sakayori (with animal ears and animal tail), and Saori Hayami as Yachiyo Tsukimi (the twin-tailed member of Tsukuyomi, the administrator). Each character serves an important role in making Tsukuyomi's virtual world feel real.The character designs are a team effort among talented artists. Hechima is the illustrator for the movie's character designs, and Akihiro Nagae from Drifting Home is creating character designs as well. Their combined artistic perspective adds to the visual experience of this movie.Vocaloid Producers Craft the SoundtrackA musical scene from the anime (Image Source: Studio Colorido)Music plays a huge role in the Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime. Vocaloid music producers like Ryo of supercell, kz of livetune, 40mP, HoneyWorks, and Yuigot/Aqu3ra made this happen.These producers are some of the most well-known in the Vocaloid music space, which gives you an idea of the types of music you may expect. In particular, Ryo of Supercell made a big impact as he produced the hit song "Melt" that is popular with Hatsune Miku fans. With the trailer, it is clear that both music and visuals would entice the viewer in the eventual movie.A Modern Take on Traditional FolkloreAnna Nagase (Image Source: Studio Colorido)The Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime takes its cue from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, one of Japan's oldest and most popular folk tales, but it does so in a bold way that takes the story into a futuristic virtual space. The film updates the traditional tale to fit modern-day internet culture and other forms of digital entertainment.The updated environment allows the creators to think and depict concepts of connection and performance art, all within a technologically advanced environment. The virtual background in Tsukuyomi provides the perfect lens to re-tell the tale.What to Expect from the FilmFrom all the materials that have been released, it looks like the viewers are in for a treat for the eyes! The recent trailer boasts of brilliant colors, effective movement, and sections that have been staged for maximum music effect. The Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime seems to be a combination of traditional stories and animation techniques.The Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime will stream on a Netflix format, making it accessible to international viewers worldwide. As the date approaches, it is likely that other promotional materials and further announcements will build up heavily for this animated feature.