During the Aniplex One Focus 2026 event, major updates emerged regarding the upcoming original anime film project Grotesqqque. The three-story omnibus movie, produced by acclaimed animation studio CloverWorks, has confirmed a Japanese theatrical release date for November 6, alongside fresh promotional material for its distinct segments.
Cast and Creative Staff
The presentation shed light on the voice cast for the film's supporting roles. Youko Hikasa joins the cast as Mitoge, alongside Riho Sugiyama as Mimosa, and Ayaka Ohashi as Kava. Behind the scenes, the musical landscape for the Yoroshiku★Shoujo segment is being crafted by an ensemble of talented composers including Shouta Horie, Yuyoyuppe, Ayato Shinozaki, Ryousuke Tachibana, and Akki.
Production Pedigree
Directorial duties for the Yoroshiku★Shoujo segment are anchored by Takahiro Miura, working alongside character designer tarou2. Meanwhile, the overarching project is spearheaded by director, scriptwriter, and character designer Atsushi Nishigori at CloverWorks. Planning and production are handled jointly by Aniplex and Joen, with distribution managed by ANIMEC.
Fans can preview the atmosphere of the upcoming feature through the newly released promotional video for the Yoroshiku★Shoujo segment below.
