is an upcoming Japanese animated anthology film written and directed by . It was announced at Anime Expo 2024, and is produced by CloverWorks and distributed by Aniplex and JOEN. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Chika Anzai, Kana Ichinose, Maaya Uchida, Rumi Okubo, Rie Kugimiya, Miyu Tomita, Ikumi Hasegawa, Saori Hayami, Gen Hoshino, Sara Minami, and Nogizaka46 members Miku Ichinose, Nagi Inoue, Nao Tomisato, and Aruno Nakanishi across three stories containing different worldviews. The film is scheduled to release in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.
Synopsis The film will consist of three stories:
, which focuses on an alien girl's desire to become Earth's goodwill ambassador while attracting unwanted attention to herself and her civil servant ally and witnessing other aliens attack Earth; , also known as 4649 Girl, which focuses on a high school dropout participating in a legendary high stakes battle royale game named the Queen of Butterflies and becomes forced to work alongside an immensely powerful yet mysterious player; and , which focuses on a lonely pure-blooded vampire and her group of human-turned-vampire girls surviving in a world where humanity is extinct, as a life-changing event disrupts the girls' daily lives.
Voice cast Characters in Aeliens
A humanoid alien girl with a deep love for Earth's culture. She arrives at Earth to become its ambassador.
An earnest civil servant who is roped into Elie's unpredictable antics.
Characters in Yoroshiku Girl
A high school dropout who decides to join the Queen of Butterflies death game after hearing its urban legend.
A mysterious player of the Queen of Butterflies wielding extremely powerful equipment.
A figure involved with the urban legend of the Queen of Butterflies.
A high-ranking player of the Queen of Butterflies possessing immense strength.
A fast swordswoman and high-ranking player of the Queen of Butterflies.
A lonely bombmaker and high-ranking player of the Queen of Butterflies.
A high-ranking player of the Queen of Butterflies with a heightened sense of hearing and a scythe.
The commentator and host of the Queen of Butterflies.
Characters in Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque
An immortal and pure-blooded vampire and the leader of her party.
A human-turned-vampire and member of Ayame's party who begins to sense Ayame's loneliness despite her immortality.
A spoiled human-turned-vampire and member of Ayame's party. She has an appreciation for manga.
A responsible human-turned-vampire and member of Ayame's party, often acting as the group's older sister figure.
Production On July 5, 2024, during the CloverWorks industry panel at Anime Expo 2024, the studio teased an original film titled Grotesque that would be directed by Atsushi Nishigori and initially scheduled to release in 2025. The film is distributed by Aniplex and JOEN. CloverWorks would later announce further details of the film during their panel at Anime Expo 2025, revealing it is an omnibus film renamed to Grotesqqque, and has been delayed to a 2026 release.
Release The film is set to release in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026. Prior to its release, the film had its world premiere under the Animation Plus section of the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal on July 24 of the same year. The film will also have its American premiere on October 8, with Japan Society hosting the screening in New York City and Atsushi Nishigori in attendance.
Music The film features an ensemble of singers and composers, totaling to 35 musical contributors that are split amongst the three stories. Notable contributors include Taku Inoue, Tsumiki, and Nanahira for Aeliens; Reol, Shizaki Kanon, and Rei Yasuda for Yoroshiku Girl; and Kairi Yagi and eba for Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque. The film's main theme song is "Shoot Shoot Shoot," performed by musical contributor Metalverse.
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