The original anime film Grotesqqque, directed by Atsushi Nishigori, has unveiled extensive new details, significantly raising anticipation. The official X/Twitter account recently announced the full roster of musical performers for each of its three stories, alongside additional cast members. Fans can now explore the rich tapestry of talent contributing to this unique omnibus film.
Grotesqqque: An Omnibus Film Overview
Grotesqqque is presented as an omnibus film, featuring three distinct stories, each with its own worldview. These segments are "A(E)liens," "Yoroshiku★Girl," and "Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque." Each part combines unique voice acting with a diverse array of musical artistry, promising a multifaceted cinematic experience.
"A(E)liens": Cast and Music Reveals
The "A(E)liens" story, which explores themes of space and discovery, now includes veteran voice actor Akio Ōtsuka as the Space Agency Bureau Director. He joins Kana Ichinose as Ellie and Gen Hoshino as Kento Kurikura in this segment's core cast.
The musical performers contributing to "A(E)liens" are:
- Mika Ichinose, VaVa, Ken Kamikita
- sabio/Fūta Takamura, SEE, Surii
- Taku Inoue, tsumiki, Yūshi Nakajima (from Gusokumuzu)
- Nanahira, Hashimero
"Yoroshiku★Girl": Detailed Performers
The "Yoroshiku★Girl" story, whose title is a clever wordplay on "Nice to Meet You Girl" with the numbers 4649 also phonetically matching the phrase, while the literal meaning of its kanji reads as "Evening Dew Heads to Its Death Girl," features a vibrant ensemble. The voice cast includes Sara Minami as Stella, Ikumi Hasegawa as Unknown, Saori Hayami as Hikarin, Maaya Uchida as Gorgeous Mika, Chika Anzai as Sword, Miyu Tomita as Chiffon, Rumi Ōkubo as Papico, and Rie Kugimiya as Poyomi.
The extensive list of musical performers for "Yoroshiku★Girl" includes:
- ASCA, Akki, -otoha-
- Kotoko Satō (from yutori), Kanon Shizaki, Ayato Shinozaki
- JUNNA, Suisō, Ryōsuke Tachibana
- Shiina Natsukawa, Iori Noguchi (from =LOVE), Shōta Horie (also known as kemu)
- Myuk, MIRI, Rei Yasuda
- Yuyoyuppe, Runaar, Reol
"Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque": Final Story Details
The third story, "Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque," promises an atmospheric and mysterious narrative. Its cast features Nagi Inoue as Ayame, Aruno Nakanishi as Shion, Miku Ichinose as Momo, and Nao Tomisato as Canna. All are members of Nogizaka46, adding a unique performance dimension.
The musical artists for "Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque" are:
- eba, Nakano+, Kairi Yagi
Creative Team, Theme Songs, and Release
Atsushi Nishigori, known for The IDOLM@STER and DARLING in the FRANXX, directs Grotesqqque. He also handles the screenplay and character design, ensuring a unified artistic vision. METALVERSE performs the opening theme, "Shoot Shoot Shoot," and Haoto delivers the ending theme with lyrics by momosu momosu.
The film is produced by JOEN, a powerful joint venture comprising Sony's Aniplex, CloverWorks, Wit Studio, and Shueisha. This collaboration highlights the film's significant backing and production quality.
Grotesqqque will have its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, running from July 16 to August 2. Japanese audiences can look forward to its release on November 6. This global and domestic rollout positions Grotesqqque as a significant upcoming anime film event.
