Scotland Loves Anime
Also known as SLA; Scotland Loves Animation
6-22 November 2026
Next edition: Current 2026 programme live
Glasgow 6-8 November; London 12-15 November; Edinburgh 16-22 November.
Touring Japanese animation film festival
About this festival
A multi-city festival of Japanese animation, UK premieres, restorations and filmmaker guests across Scotland and London.
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What's on
Key strands
UK premieres; new anime features; restorations; filmmaker guests; weekend passes
Genres and themes
anime; animation; Japanese cinema; fantasy; genre
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Director appearances are announced for selected titles.
Family, youth and student
Age classifications and venue youth discounts vary by screening.
Online or in person
in-person multi-city
Accessibility
Venue-specific access information applies.
Audience
anime fans; animation; Scotland; London; young adult audiences
Venues
- Filmhouse Edinburgh — Edinburgh, Scotland
- Glasgow Film Theatre — Glasgow, Scotland
- Cameo Picturehouse Edinburgh — Edinburgh, Scotlandwebsite ↗
- Picturehouse Central — London, Greater Londonwebsite ↗
Also listed: Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse Edinburgh; Cameo Picturehouse Edinburgh; Picturehouse Central