Tokyo Anime Dispatch

What Was Announced On July 5, 2026, the official site for GROTESQQQUE-グロテスク- confirmed that the film will open in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026 , and it unveiled a new key visual to mark the date. The same project site also posted a separate update on the trailer and said that METALVERSE will perform the opening theme, “Shoot Shoot Shoot.” That matters because GROTESQQQUE is being presented as a full original animation film rather than an adaptation. The official description names Atsushi Nishigori as director, scriptwriter, and character originator, with CloverWorks handling production. The film is built around three linked episodes - ÆLIENS , 4649GIRL , and NOCTURN: EN CETTE NUIT GROTESQUE - each with its own cast, look, and tonal lane. The July 5 key visual reflects that structure. Instead of a single hero shot, it layers three distinct worlds into one poster: an alien girl in a bright pop palette, a chaotic girl-focused battle-game setting, and a vampire...