Director Shingo Natsume and animation studio Madhouse have revealed additional cast members for their original theatrical feature, ghost – end of night (ghost/yoru no hate). Scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on February 11, 2027, the sci-fi project expands its voice ensemble with prominent industry veterans.
Joining the cast are Kenjirō Tsuda as Moby Dick, an enigmatic individual who takes a keen interest in the protagonist Neekei; Hiroki Yasumoto as Karate, a section manager at the observatory where Neekei works and a childhood friend to Masu; and Hiroshi Kamiya as Itō, another childhood acquaintance who acts as the observatory's mental coach. They join previously announced leads Mayu Hotta as Neekei and Issei Takahashi as Masu.
Futuristic Realism
Distributed by Bandai Namco Filmworks, the story takes place in a near-future setting where conventional human labor has become obsolete. The plot follows Neekei, a young woman who questions the established order of her content society in search of genuine reality.
blockquote>I want to know what is ＜real＞.
Natsume, who previously directed Sonny Boy, One-Punch Man, and ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., handles both direction and scriptwriting. Renowned artist Natsume Ono drafted the original character concepts, which are adapted for screen by character designer Norifumi Kugai.
Alternative rock band hitsujibungaku performs both the main theme and the featured insert song "Sugar." Ahead of its theatrical debut, early screenings were hosted internationally by GKIDS, Annecy, and Variety's Animation is Film festival. A manga adaptation by artist himiko is currently running in Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine. Official announcements are detailed on the film's official ghost - end of night website.
