Image: Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ
AMBot | 07/27/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The powerful-voiced veteran Akio Otsuka (known from "Metal Gear Solid" and "Ghost in the Shell") joins the ensemble of the original anime film "GROTESQQQUE -グロテスク-". He lends his voice to the director of the space agency in the first episode titled "Elians". The role is characterized by distrust towards the alien ambassador Ellie. At the same time, the production team released seven new scene images that highlight the colorful and playful design of the segment.
"GROTESQQQUE" is a three-part omnibus project directed by Atsushi Nishigori ("The iDOLM@STER", "Darling in the Franxx"), who is also responsible for the script and character designs. The animation production is handled by CloverWorks ("SPY×FAMILY", "Bocchi the Rock!"). The film opens in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026, and had its world premiere in July 2026 at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montréal.
Each of the three segments takes place in its own world: "Elians" tells the slapstick comedy about the alien girl Ellie (Kana Ichinose), who comes to Earth as an interplanetary ambassador and searches for friends together with the official Kento Kunikura (Gen Hoshino). However, she quickly falls under general suspicion of being an intruder. The agency chief played by Otsuka is skeptical of her. The new images show Ellie attending school, eating bread, and taking photos with friends.
The second segment "Yoroshiku★Shoujo" is a wild battle royale among young "Gal P" girls in the city "GALs TOKYO". The third segment "Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque" follows a pure-blooded vampire and three survivors infected by her on a journey through a post-apocalyptic world. The music list is also extensive: 35 artists and bands contribute pieces, including METALVERSE with the opener "Shoot Shoot Shoot" and Haoto with the ending. For "Elians", Mika Ichinose, VaVa, and Nanahira are among those on board.
Since July 24, 2026, a comprehensive thematic focus on "Elians" with further revelations and actions has been running on the film's official website and X account.
"GROTESQQQUE" is a three-part omnibus project directed by Atsushi Nishigori ("The iDOLM@STER", "Darling in the Franxx"), who is also responsible for the script and character designs. The animation production is handled by CloverWorks ("SPY×FAMILY", "Bocchi the Rock!"). The film opens in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026, and had its world premiere in July 2026 at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montréal.
Each of the three segments takes place in its own world: "Elians" tells the slapstick comedy about the alien girl Ellie (Kana Ichinose), who comes to Earth as an interplanetary ambassador and searches for friends together with the official Kento Kunikura (Gen Hoshino). However, she quickly falls under general suspicion of being an intruder. The agency chief played by Otsuka is skeptical of her. The new images show Ellie attending school, eating bread, and taking photos with friends.
The second segment "Yoroshiku★Shoujo" is a wild battle royale among young "Gal P" girls in the city "GALs TOKYO". The third segment "Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque" follows a pure-blooded vampire and three survivors infected by her on a journey through a post-apocalyptic world. The music list is also extensive: 35 artists and bands contribute pieces, including METALVERSE with the opener "Shoot Shoot Shoot" and Haoto with the ending. For "Elians", Mika Ichinose, VaVa, and Nanahira are among those on board.
Since July 24, 2026, a comprehensive thematic focus on "Elians" with further revelations and actions has been running on the film's official website and X account.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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