Acclaimed director Atsushi Nishigori (known for THE IDOLM@STER and Darling in the Franxx) has teamed up with leading animation studio CloverWorks to announce an ambitious new original project titled « GROTESQQQUE », scheduled for theatrical release in 2026 in Japan.
« GROTESQQQUE » is a work consisting of three works with different worldviews:
- Q1 – ÆLIENS
- Q2 – 4649GIRL
- Q3 – NOCTURN: EN CETTE NUIT GROTESQUE
Teaser Trailer:
In the teaser movie, the title ÆLIENS appears at the very beginning, introducing a girl with a vibrant, pop-inspired aesthetic alongside a mysterious creature that appears to be an alien. In 4649GIRL, set against the backdrop of a neon-lit street at night, beautiful girls engage in intense battles. The final, NOCTURN: EN CETTE NUIT GROTESQUE, contrasts warm, heartwarming moments shared by the four girls with haunting scenes of them drenched in blood, wrapped in a dark and serious atmosphere.
Sources: Anime Expo 2025, Comic Natalie
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