Cherry and Virgin

Cherry and Virgin is a romantic comedy featuring a 32-year-old "eromanga" author Ryou and a 28-year-old "fujoshi'' Ami. Neither character is great at interacting with members of the opposite gender—Ryou is somewhat of an otaku and defenseless against women, and Ami does not have a good impression of 3D men. After a fateful encounter, the story follows the two as they learn to navigate a sea of interpersonal relationships and come to better understand the bitter and sweet aspects of modern relationships. (Source: MAL News)

The movie was previewed at Fantasia International Film Festival on July 19, 2026. The theatrical release began in 2027. Director Masanao Kawajiri implements the use of rotoscoping as a technique to animate the film, filming the actors, and then drawing over the live-action film.