Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart — Release Date, Cast, Trailer and What to Watch First

Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart — Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance in Japan — opens in Japanese theaters on November 13, 2026. It is a sequel to Toei Animation’s 2014 sci-fi film, and the main staff of the original, including director Seiji Mizushima and screenwriter Gen Urobuchi, are back. The sources we could check name no international theatrical or streaming date yet.

Release date and where it opens

The English title varies between outlets: some write Resonance, others Resonance of the Heart or Resonance from the Heart. We use Resonance of the Heart here; the Japanese title is the one the official trailer uses.

Trailer

The main trailer above comes from Toei Animation’s official YouTube channel and is labelled with the November 13 theatrical date. Coverage on October 13, 2026 reported that a new trailer revealed the theme song “Beyond the Night” by TeddyLoid featuring Ayane Sakura (as Gabriel) and Nogizaka46’s Nagi Inoue.

Cast and staff

Cast (reported from the film’s official announcements):

• Ayane Sakura as Gabriel
• Saori Hayami as Alma
• Yoshino Aoyama as Danel
• Sally Amaki as Raguel
• Sumire Morohoshi as Penem, a third-class Security Bureau agent on the digital habitat DEVA, announced on July 22, 2026
• Rie Kugimiya as Angela Balzac, per the October 2026 coverage

Staff:

• Director: Seiji Mizushima
• Script: Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus)
• Character design: Masatsugu Saitō
• Music: NARASAKI
• Mechanical design: Kanetake Ebikawa, Junya Ishigaki and Takayuki Yanase
• Production: Toei Animation

Urobuchi’s name will be familiar to anime fans from other recent theatrical events, including the box-office run covered in our Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising report.

What is the story about?

The reported synopsis has Gabriel’s team pursuing the Fallen, deserters connected to the events of the first film, who threaten DEVA from an Earth scarred by the Nano Hazard. Plot details beyond that premise have not been confirmed in the sources we checked, so treat any deeper theory as speculation.

What to watch first

The sequel follows the 2014 film, so watching that first is the safe route:

• Expelled from Paradise (2014): Premiered in Japan on November 15, 2014, directed by Seiji Mizushima and written by Gen Urobuchi. Its premise follows Angela Balzac, an agent of the digitized society DEVA, who is sent to a ruined Earth in a physical body to find a hacker called Frontier Setter. Aniplex of America released it in 15 U.S. theaters on December 13, 2014.
• Resonance of the Heart (2026): Watch it after the original.

Availability of the 2014 film on streaming services varies by country and changes often, and we have not verified a current streaming home, so check your local platforms before planning a rewatch.

A tie-in to know about

A visual novel, Expelled from Paradise: The Stellar Angel, is reported for November 26 on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam), in English and Japanese. The reports do not make it required viewing for the film.

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FAQ

When does Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart come out?

It opens in Japanese theaters on November 13, 2026. No international theatrical or streaming date was found in the sources we checked.

Do I need to watch the first film?

The new film is a sequel to the 2014 Expelled from Paradise, so watching the original first is recommended, especially for the DEVA setting and Angela Balzac’s story.

Who is in the cast?

Ayane Sakura (Gabriel), Saori Hayami (Alma), Yoshino Aoyama (Danel), Sally Amaki (Raguel) and Sumire Morohoshi (Penem) are reported, with Rie Kugimiya listed as Angela Balzac.

Who is directing and writing it?

Seiji Mizushima directs and Gen Urobuchi of Nitroplus writes the script, the same pairing as the 2014 film. Toei Animation produces.

Is there a theme song?

Yes. “Beyond the Night” by TeddyLoid featuring Ayane Sakura and Nagi Inoue is reported with a digital release on November 11 and a physical release on November 18 in Japan.