Scotland Loves Anime

The UK's longest-running film festival celebrating Japanese animation. Returning 6th-22nd November 2026!

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

With this year's festival wrapped up, all that remains is for us to say thank you to all of our attendees, guests, sponsors, venues, and everyone else involved with the festival. We couldn't do this without you!

We'll be back soon with news of our 2026 festival dates and venues!

[PONY CANYON ANIME @ponycan_anime]

The Last Blossom (#HOUSENKA) shines at #ScotlandLovesAnime 2025! 🎉
The festival awarded the film both the Jury Award and the Audience Award.

Thank you so much for watching and for your votes!
Stay tuned as #TheLastBlossom continues to reach audiences around the world.

@anime_housenka
@lovesanimation #SLA2025

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

Of course, we can't forget the Scotland Loves Anime audience award, voted for by you, the attendees...

Where we can confirm that you ALSO voted for The Last Blossom as your winner! Congratulations!

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

Now that the festival is over, we're thrilled to share that this year's Scotland Loves Anime Jury Award winner is... THE LAST BLOSSOM!

Congratulations to everyone involved with the production of this beautiful film.

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

How can this year's festival almost be over already? Perhaps Lupin IIIrd holds the answers... which is quite the coincidence, as he's turning up a lot at the Cameo today!

Also, don't miss our UK premiere of the stop-motion insanity that is JUNK WORLD!

https://t.co/u6qtIvTtox

[映画『ホウセンカ』 @anime_housenka]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿スコットランド・ラブズ・アニメーション
公式上映とQ&Aが終了しました！
@lovesanimation

築100年以上という歴史ある劇場はほぼ満席、上映後には割れるような拍手に包まれました👏
Q&Aでもたくさんの質問が！
お越し頂いた皆様ありがとうございました🥀

Thank you to everyone in Scotland for watching the movie!

#Scotlandlovesanmation
#thnlastblossom

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

Thanks to all who came to last night's screening of The Last Blossom, including a Q&A with the film's director Baku Kinoshita - we hope you all enjoyed it!

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

No need for a starting pistol, but you might want to set an alarm as we have a jam-packed day of SLA with FOUR films all demanding your attention - what better way to spend your day?

https://t.co/u6qtIvTtox

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

The weekend starts here with SLA in Edinburgh! From the biggest machines to the smallest plants, we have it all today, with the bold and brash Redline and Gundam Wing giving way to the pure human emotion of The Last Blossom, complete with director Q&A!

https://t.co/kzbevBSE7m

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

It's time to pick up the pace with today's screenings, as we bring the first of two 100 METERS screenings to Edinburgh, leading into the brand-new restoration of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust!

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

For those of you lucky enough to attend this year's Scotland Loves Anime Education Day, we have some more good news in the form of an additional guest!

Mr Ryo Ohyama from Avex will now also be joining us for a Q&A on producing anime as an addition to the schedule.

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

Polish your silencers for the return of a legend!

Tonight in Edinburgh, we continue our week of classic anime film with the return of the infamous Golgo 13: The Professional.

https://t.co/dcaOW2NE4k

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

You're Under Arrest!

(Is tonight's Edinburgh film at Scotland Loves Anime)

https://t.co/O606YPKCPQ

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

It's a manic Monday as Scotland Loves Anime moved to Edinburgh, and it doesn't get more madcap than Project A-KO!

PLUS! We also head back to the Edinburgh Filmhouse for a gala screening of ChAO, complete with in-person director Q&A. Don't miss it!

https://t.co/u6qtIvTtox

[The Cameo, Edinburgh @CameoCinema]

🎞️ Scotland Loves Anime is back at The Cameo from today Mon 10 Nov and running until Sunday 16 Nov!

The line-up includes a new restoration of VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST and the UK premiere of JUNK WORLD

Tickets are moving fast 🚆 so book yours today! https://t.co/je0nagypIs

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

SLA leaves London with a bang - FOUR films, from a running start with 100 Meters on to a trio of incredible franchise films for anime fans!

https://t.co/LGHvx4cA38

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

Today, all you need is tickets to SLA in London! We have TWO incredible new films with directors in attendance for a Q&A, and you can finish your day with the smorgasbord of snacks that is Amazing Nuts!

https://t.co/LGHvx4cA38

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

This is London calling. Your weekend of fantastic anime film starts here at Picturehouse Central, with the astonishingly emotional The Last Blossom leading into a pair of fan favourite classics!

https://t.co/LGHvx4cA38

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

This weekend, we're rebranding to Scotland Loves that London Loves Anime (SLLLA?)

Okay, not really... but nevertheless let all of your London friends know that we're in town at the Picturehouse Central with the best in anime film on the big screen!

https://t.co/LGHvx4cA38

[Scotland Loves Anime @lovesanimation]

Next Monday, don't miss your opportunity to learn more about the animated tour de force that is ChaO, complete with director Q&A at the Edinburgh Filmhouse!

Tickets are still available: https://t.co/o5ys5U90HD