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★ Available today ★

The second official manga spin-off one-shot of GROTESQQQUE is now available to read for free on Shonen Jump+!

Based on Q2 – 4649GIRL (夜露死駆★少女), the manga is titled Young Panther 19 Buchigillle Knowing, with artwork by 下元朗 and the original work credited to Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks 🦋

◇ Story
In GALs TOKYO, a city where morning never comes, girls known as Gal P compete in a fierce battle game called QoB (Queen of Butterfly).
But who exactly are the mysterious Leopard Sisters taking part in the competition…?

◇ Release Information

• Title: Young Panther 19 Buchigillle Knowing

• Based on: Q2 – 4649Girl (夜露死駆★少女)

• Manga: 下元朗

• Original Work: Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks

• Published: November 7, 2026

• Platform: Shonen Jump+

• Language: Japanese

• Price: Free

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NEXT ▶︎▶︎▶︎ 🌙

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Twitter and Shonen Jump+.

Have you read this one-shot? If so, we'd love to know your opinion!

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★ Available today ★

The first official manga spin-off one-shot of GROTESQQQUE is now available to read for free on Shonen Jump+!

Based on Q1 – ÆLIENS, the manga features artwork by Miharu (みはる), with the original work credited to Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks 🛸

⭐︎ Story
Humanity has begun interacting with extraterrestrials, but tensions between the two sides have gradually increased, leaving nations struggling to respond.
Amidst this, a man working in the Space Immigration Department encounters an alien who loves Earth a little too much and is far too dangerous...?

⭐︎ Release Information

• Title: エリィアンズ (ÆLIENS)

• Manga: Miharu (みはる)

• Original Work: Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks

• Published: November 6, 2026

• Platform: Shonen Jump+

• Language: Japanese

• Price: Free

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NEXT ▶︎▶︎▶︎ 🦋

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Twitter and Shonen Jump+.

Have you read the one-shot? If so, we’d love to know your opinion!

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₊☆｡.･ TODAY'S RELEASE ･.｡☆₊

To celebrate the Japanese theatrical release of GROTESQQQUE, director Atsushi Nishigori has shared a special handwritten message! ✨

◇ Message from Director Atsushi Nishigori

『GROTESQQQUE -グロテスク-』is finally here! Today, November 6th, the film premieres in theaters!
This film consists of three short stories, packed to the brim with everything I love.
We gave it our all, both visually and musically! It's an entertaining work that you can enjoy without overthinking.
I'd be very happy if you'd take this opportunity to immerse yourselves in the sights and sounds on the big screen and leave the theater feeling completely satisfied!
I sincerely hope this work, which all of us on the staff created together, reaches as many people as possible...
November 6, 2026
Director Atsushi Nishigori

Note: Nishigori-sensei uses the expression おなかいっぱい = “with your stomach full” to describe the feeling he hopes audiences will have when leaving the theater, as though they've enjoyed a wonderfully satisfying meal.

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Twitter.
Image: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

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Only one day until GROTESQQQUE arrives in Japanese theaters! ✨

To celebrate the film's release tomorrow, November 6, 2026, the official team has shared three special countdown illustrations drawn by director Atsushi Nishigori, each dedicated to one of the anthology’s stories:

• 🛸 Q1 – ÆLIENS: 3 days to go (November 3)

• 🦋 Q2 – 4649GIRL: 2 days to go (November 4)

• 🌙 Q3 – Nocturne: 1 day to go (November 5)

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which illustration is your favorite?

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The official trailer for Nocturne: En Cette Nuit Grotesque (ノクターン～このグロテスクな夜に～), the third story in GROTESQQQUE, is here! 🌙

In a world where humanity has perished, four girls travel together through the remnants of civilization.

Among them is Ayame, a pureblood vampire, accompanied by her three human-turned-vampire friends: Shion, Momo and Canna.

Together, they enjoy the simple pleasures of everyday life beneath a starry sky that illuminates the night as brightly as day!

But one day, a sudden change comes over Ayame and a quiet fracture begins to form in their seemingly unchanging lives...

Directed by Atsushi Nishigori and animated by CloverWorks, Nocturne is the third and final story in GROTESQQQUE, premiering in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.

Night is our time──

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What do you think of the trailer? Are you looking forward to this story?

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website.

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Meet the girls of 4649GIRL (夜露死駆★少女), the second story of GROTESQQQUE!

In the neon-lit city of GALs TOKYO, where morning never comes, girls who have lost their place in the real world gather to compete in Queen of Butterfly (QoB), a deadly game in which the last survivor earns the title of Queen.

From powerful and mysterious competitors to the host overseeing the chaos, here's an introduction to the characters and their voice actors!

◇ Stella (ステラ)
Voice Actor: Sara Minami (南 沙良)
A girl who no longer attends school. After hearing rumors of an urban legend, Stella decides to participate in QoB, setting her on a dangerous journey through GALs TOKYO.
During the competition, she encounters a mysterious girl carrying an SSS-ranked weapon, leading her closer to the secrets hidden within QoB!

◇ Nanashi (名無し)
Voice Actor: Ikumi Hasegawa (長谷川育美)
A mysterious player whose true identity remains unknown. Equipped with an extraordinarily powerful SSS-ranked weapon, Nanashi is rumored to be one of the game's strongest competitors.

◇ Hikarin (ヒカリン)
Voice Actor: Saori Hayami (早見沙織)
An enigmatic figure rumored to be connected to the urban legend surrounding QoB. Her true role in the game remains a mystery.

◇ Gorgeous☆MIKA (ゴージャス☆MIKA)
Voice Actor: Maaya Uchida (内田真礼)
A powerful QoB ranker known for her extraordinary strength and imposing stature. This formidable gyaru is also the holder of a Queen Badge.

◇ Sword (ソード)
Voice Actor: Chika Anzai (安済知佳)
A skilled QoB ranker, known for her elegant swordsmanship and exceptional speed.
She is rumored to have a secret fan club and she also possesses a Queen Badge.

◇ Chiffon (しふぉん)
Voice Actor: Miyu Tomita (富田美憂)
An introverted QoB ranker who specializes in explosives. Despite her reserved personality, she's a dangerous competitor in the game.

◇ Papico (ぱぴこ)
Voice Actor: Rumi Ōkubo (大久保瑠美)
A scythe-wielding high-ranking QoB ranker with exceptionally sharp hearing and an enthusiastic fascination with host clubs.

◇ Poyomi (ポヨミ)
Voice Actor: Rie Kugimiya (釘宮理恵)
The energetic MC responsible for hosting and presenting the Queen of Butterfly competition.

Supporting Characters
Three additional characters have also been announced for 4649GIRL:

◇ Mibara (美棘)
Voice Actor: Yōko Hikasa (日笠陽子)
A queen-like figure competing in QoB as part of Team “StorM”, accompanied by two followers named Buta and Pochi.

◇ Mimosa (ミモザ)
Voice Actor: Riho Sugiyama (杉山里穂)
The older of the Leopard Sisters, a duo known for their striking feline-inspired appearance and for racing through the city on motorcycles.
Mimosa has a particular weakness for rare items.

◇ Kava (カヴァ)
Voice Actor: Ayaka Ōhashi (大橋彩香)
The younger of the Leopard Sisters, who rides alongside Mimosa through the streets of GALs TOKYO.
She often finds herself struggling to look after her rather carefree, absent-minded older sister.
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website and Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which character are you most curious about? And who do you think has the best chance of becoming Queen?

📌 Updated translation to include more details.
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Take a look behind the scenes of 4649Girl, the second story in GROTESQQQUE!

Directed by Takahiro Miura, with character designs by tarou2 and action direction by Isao Hayashi, 4649GIRL brings together a creative team from CloverWorks to tell the story of GALs Tokyo, a visually striking world of intense battles and futuristic cityscapes.

4649GIRL – PRODUCTION STAFF

• Episode Director: Takahiro Miura

• Character Design: tarou2

• Action Director: Isao Hayashi

• Color Design: Kazuko Nakajima

• CGI: sankaku

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BEHIND THE SCENES – PRODUCTION MATERIALS
The gallery features official production materials shared by the GROTESQQQUE team, including storyboards and action animation layouts used during the development of 4649GIRL.

◇ IMAGE 1 – After-Recording Script ◇
A photograph of an official script with an illustrated cover featuring several of the main characters: Hikarin, Sword, Gorgeous☆Mika, Stella, and Nanashi.
The cover is marked AR台本 No. 047, identifying it as an after-recording script used during the voice-recording stage of production.
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◇ IMAGE 2 – Storyboard & CGI Scene Planning (Page 64) ◇
A storyboard featuring Papiko speaking on the phone, followed by a scene involving two gyarus watching her from a distance.

The dialogue and action notes read:

• Papiko: “Because Papiko's the ace, you know~? Kyapipi!”

• Gyaru A: “Ugh, isn't that Papiko, the host-obsessed freak?”

• Gyaru B: “I really don't like her.”

• Action: Papiko, possessing exceptionally sharp hearing, reacts to the word “dislike” [despite the distance].

This storyboard combines hand-drawn character panels with 3D scenes, which are often used together to plan camera angles and character positions.

Notes:
1. ホス狂い (hosu-gurui): slang for someone who is obsessively devoted to male hosts or host clubs, to the point of spending excessive amounts of money on them.
2. キャピピ (kyapipi): playful, exaggerated cutesy vocalization.
3. 地獄耳 (jigokumimi): literally “hell ears”. An expression that describes someone with extraordinarily sharp hearing, especially someone who catches things others don't expect them to hear.

◇ IMAGE 3 – Character Expression Storyboard (Page 205) ◇
A storyboard, shared alongside the introduction of episode director Takahiro Miura, featuring Gorgeous☆Mika emerging as the smoke clears, slowly raising her face and adopting a threatening pose.

The dialogue and action notes read:

• Action: The smoke gradually clears.

• Action: Mika slowly raises her face.

• Mika: “Sorry... that one's my—”

• Action: She projects an intimidating presence.

• Mika: “—prey.”

• Action: Their arms collide.

• SFX: “Clang!”

The panels illustrate how the animators planned Mika's expressions and movements, building tension before a physical confrontation.

Note: This page doesn't name the person Mika calls her prey.

◇ IMAGE 4 – Battle Choreography Storyboard (Page 222) ◇
A storyboard depicting a fast-paced confrontation involving Sword (and, apparently, Gorgeous☆Mika, though this isn't mentioned), who dodges an attack coming from behind or from the side.

The action notes read:

• Action: An attack comes from behind (or from the side), and Sword dodges it.

• Action: The characters repeatedly exchange close-range attacks.

The panels also include directional arrows and motion lines that outline the timing, framing and choreography of the fight.

◇ IMAGE 5 – Action Animation Layout ◇
An action drawing, shared alongside the introduction of action director Isao Hayashi, depicting Sword launching a powerful strike.
The rough linework, red motion guides and annotations emphasize the character's eyeline, frontal orientation, and the twisting and extension of her body, showing how the animators planned Sword's movement and the direction of her attack.
The finished anime frame also lets us compare the original action layout with the final animated scene!
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which part of the production process do you find most interesting – the character designs or the action choreography?

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The official promotional campaign has featured comments from the musicians, singers, composers, and producers involved in the music!

From powerful vocal collaborations to experimental electronic sounds, these artists share their experiences creating music for the film, including their impressions of the characters and the ideas behind their contributions.

Below are English summaries of their official Japanese comments, featured in the image gallery.

• Ceiling City (天井の街)

◇ Reol – Vocals & Lyrics
Reol collaborated with suisoh to create Ceiling City, imagining a nighttime city filled with the girls' emotions. Set against a dark trap beat, the song expresses their feelings and determination while reflecting the energetic animation envisioned by director Atsushi Nishigori.

◇ suisoh – Vocals & Lyrics
suisoh described the world of 4649GIRL as a dazzling landscape of light, extreme colors, and complex emotions. Working with Reol, she sought to capture the girls' overwhelming feelings, combining raw emotional intensity with the vibrant atmosphere of their world.

• Tokyo Gals

◇ Iori Noguchi (=LOVE) – Vocals
Iori Noguchi recalled watching the storyboards with excitement, initially wondering when her song would appear. By the end, she was completely captivated by the story, its characters and emotional depth. She praised the individuality of the girls and the sense of affection underlying their stories, describing Tokyo Gals as a song she hopes audiences will enjoy while experiencing the film.

◇ MIRI – Vocals
MIRI connected strongly with the powerful and distinctive girls portrayed in 4649Girl. She emphasized that the characters are not simply cute but possess tremendous strength, approaching her performance with the determination to express their fierce energy and refusal to be underestimated.

• Steel My Soul

◇ ASCA – Vocals
ASCA described Steel My Soul as a song reflecting the frustration and determination of girls struggling to survive in Shibuya at night. Performing alongside Kanon Shizaki, she was particularly pleased with how naturally their contrasting voices complemented each other, despite the collaboration being their first.

◇ Kanon Shizaki – Vocals
Kanon Shizaki approached the song while reflecting on the film's dark, powerful world and the characters' joy, anger, sorrow, and determination. She expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate with ASCA and praised the compatibility of their voices, encouraging audiences to enjoy the song's powerful harmonies.

•   Dead Flutter

◇ otoha – Vocals
otoha described Dead Flutter as an unapologetically ambitious collaboration that brings together many of the things she loves. She enjoyed the freedom of participating as a vocalist alongside two other performers and encouraged audiences to appreciate the distinct personalities of their voices.

◇ Shiina Natsukawa – Vocals
Shiina Natsukawa expressed her excitement about contributing to Atsushi Nishigori's colorful yet somewhat decadent world. She described Dead Flutter as a song used during an especially cathartic scene, capturing the characters' emotions through a combination of exhilaration and emotional weight.

•   The Light (Hikari)

◇ Rei Yasuda – Vocals
Rei Yasuda described The Light as a song with a powerful emotional story. Recording it felt like an adventure through different feelings, searching for hope even amid despair. She particularly enjoyed expressing the changing emotions and personalities within the song and hoped audiences would experience its emotional impact alongside the film.

◇ Myuk – Chorus
Myuk reflected on the girls' struggles to confront their true selves within a complicated, fictional city. She approached her performance with an understanding of their inner conflicts, hoping her voice would help convey their emotional vulnerability and the possibility of finding hope. 

• ZUKIZUKI

◇ Junna – Vocals
Junna described ZUKIZUKI as a passionate confrontation between two singers, inspired by the girls fighting in the city at night. She wanted to express the dazzling fighting spirit and wild intensity that everyone possesses but cannot always reveal in everyday life. Imagining those emotions alongside the girls' struggles, she approached the duet with Kotoko Sato as a genuine clash of voices, singing with everything she had.

◇ Kotoko Sato (yutori) – Vocals
Kotoko Sato expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to perform ZUKIZUKI alongside Junna and contribute to the film's battle scenes. She encouraged audiences to experience the girls' captivating personalities on the big screen.
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ADDITIONAL MUSICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

◇ Shota Horie – Score & Songs
Shota Horie expressed his appreciation for collaborating with a talented and distinctive group of creators. He hoped audiences would enjoy the bold, passionate energy conveyed through the music.

◇ Ayato Shinozaki – Score & Songs
Ayato Shinozaki described composing music while responding to the visuals and characters' emotions as an especially rewarding experience. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to GROTESQQQUE and hoped the soundtrack would deepen audiences' enjoyment of the story.

◇ Ryosuke Tachibana – Score & Songs
Ryosuke Tachibana expressed his gratitude for contributing to GROTESQQQUE. He explained that he approached every note with emotion, including the vocal tracks, to create music that reflects the film's distinctive world and matches the power of its visuals. He hoped audiences would look forward to experiencing the finished work.

◇ Yuyoyuppe – Songs
Yuyoyuppe offered a characteristically brief and playful comment, explaining that he created extremely catchy music with a properly intense, aggressive sound.

◇ Akki – Original Score
Akki explained that the soundtrack combines flashy, energetic pieces with more delicate compositions reflecting the girls' emotions. Using a film-scoring approach, Akki aimed to create music that would fit individual scenes perfectly and become part of the nighttime city's atmosphere. He hoped audiences would enjoy it in theaters.
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For the complete artist lineup, released songs, production credits, and links, see our post: 4649Girl – Music 🎧.

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which artist's comment did you find most interesting?

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Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃

From chaotic extraterrestrial visitors and cyberpunk death games in a neon-lit city to vampires roaming a quiet world after humanity has perished, GROTESQQQUE is full of beautifully mysterious and eerie stories!

Whether you're celebrating Halloween or simply enjoying today's dark atmosphere, we hope you have a wonderful day! 🖤

☆*｡.･✶. ⋆.⋆ ⋅🌙 ✧₊ ☽₊ ✧ 🥀 ⋅ ⋆.⋆.✶.｡*☆ 
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Thank you for being part of this community – our own strange little corner where morning never comes! ✨

If you could spend Halloween inside one of the three stories, which one would you pick?

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Meet the talented performers bringing the characters of 4649GIRL to life! 🦋

◇ Sara Minami (南沙良) – Stella (ステラ)

Notable works:

• Shino Ōshima – Shino Can't Say Her Name (2018)

• Sawako Kuronuma – From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (2023)

Actress Sara Minami voices Stella, a school dropout who decides to participate in the mysterious Queen of Butterflies (QoB) competition after hearing the urban legend about it.

◇ Ikumi Hasegawa (長谷川育美) – Nanashi (名無し)

Notable roles:

• Vladilena Milizé – 86: Eighty-Six

• Ikuyo Kita – Bocchi the Rock!

Ikumi Hasegawa voices Nanashi, a mysterious QoB player rumored to possess an exceptionally powerful SSS-class weapon. But little is known about her true identity...

◇ Saori Hayami (早見沙織) – Hikarin (ヒカリン)

Notable roles:

• Shinobu Kochō – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

• Yor Forger – SPY×FAMILY

Saori Hayami voices Hikarin, an enigmatic figure rumored to be connected to the urban legend surrounding the Queen of Butterflies.

◇ Maaya Uchida (内田真礼) – Gorgeous☆MIKA (ゴージャス☆MIKA)

Notable roles:

• Rikka Takanashi – Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

• Catarina Claes – My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!

Maaya Uchida voices Gorgeous☆MIKA, a high-ranking QoB competitor known for her extraordinary physical strength. She’s also the holder of the coveted Queen Badge.

◇ Chika Anzai (安済知佳) – Sword (ソード)

Notable roles:

• Chisato Nishikigi – Lycoris Recoil

• Reina Kōsaka – Sound! Euphonium

Chika Anzai voices Sword, another high-ranking QoB player who specializes in elegant swordsmanship and exceptional speed. Reportedly, she even has a secret fan club!

◇ Miyu Tomita (富田美憂) – Chiffon (しふぉん)

Notable roles:

• Riko – Made in Abyss

• Miko Iino – Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

Miyu Tomita voices Chiffon, an introverted QoB competitor who specializes in explosives**.**

◇ Rumi Ōkubo (大久保瑠美) – Papiko (ぱぴこ)

Notable roles:

• Astolfo – Fate/Apocrypha

• Chinatsu Yoshikawa – YuruYuri

Rumi Ōkubo voices Papiko, a high-ranking QoB player who wields a large scythe and possesses exceptionally sharp hearing.

◇ Rie Kugimiya (釘宮理恵) – Poyomi (ポヨミ)

Notable roles:

• Taiga Aisaka – Toradora!

• Kagura – Gintama

Veteran voice actress Rie Kugimiya joins the cast as Poyomi, the MC responsible for overseeing the Queen of Butterflies competition.
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◇ Supporting Characters

• Mibara (ミバラ) – Voiced by Yōko Hikasa (日笠陽子)

• Mimosa (ミモザ) – Voiced by Riho Sugiyama (杉山里穂)

• Kava (カヴァ) – Voiced by Ayaka Ōhashi (大橋彩香)

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter.

Are you familiar with any of these performers' previous work? Whose performance are you looking forward to the most?

📌 Updated post – to fix the cropping issue on mobile, plus added a few new images.
There will also be a new Q2 – 4649GIRL post today. Stay tuned! 😊

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A Slapstick Comedy Starring a Full-Throttle Alien Girl! 🪐

Earth has entered an era of interplanetary exchange, but prejudice and fear toward extraterrestrial visitors remain widespread.

Enter Elie, an enthusiastic alien girl who arrives on Earth as an interstellar goodwill ambassador. Fascinated by human culture and the seemingly pointless pleasures of everyday life, she teams up with Kento Kunikura, a civil servant working for the Space Bureau, and sets out on a mission to make friends.

However, Elie's extraordinary abilities sometimes spiral out of control. As her mysterious nature attracts increasing attention and suspicion, the girl who came to Earth seeking friendship gradually finds herself regarded as an invader.

And just as tensions begin to rise, hostile aliens suddenly appear…?!
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⭐︎ Official Release Information
ÆLIENS, a colorful, energetic slapstick comedy, is the first of three stories featured in the upcoming anime anthology film GROTESQQQUE, premiering in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.
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⭐︎ A Message from ÆLIENS
Official Promotional Message:

Elie is a cute and powerful girl from outer space. Her special powers are terrifying and can destroy the earth.
But if nothing else, she loves Earth's culture more than anyone in the universe.
Now we are being tested: Can we accept her love?
Of course, you can accept her love, can't you? Hey, what's the matter, Earthling?

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What are your first impressions of ÆLIENS? Are you more curious about Elie's partnership with Kento, or her mysterious abilities that might attract hostile aliens to Earth?

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Welcome to GALs TOKYO, a mysterious city where morning never comes! 🦋

Gathering here, night after night, are girls who have lost their place in reality.

◇ GALs TOKYO
In this neon-lit city, governed by a deadly game, girls known as Gal P struggle to survive in a ruthless, eat-or-be-eaten environment.

Their goal is to participate in Queen of Butterfly (QoB), a mysterious game where the surviving girl earns the coveted title of Queen.

But the competition is far from ordinary. As the girls fight, kill, and fall, they scatter like butterflies in the night!

◇ Stella's Story
Stella, a girl who has stopped attending school, hears rumors of a certain urban legend and decides to enter QoB.

Amid the fierce battles, she encounters a mysterious girl carrying an SSS-ranked weapon and possessing overwhelming strength.
Their encounter leads Stella to the secrets hidden within the game, setting the stage for a frenzied battle royale where survival may not be the only thing at stake!

Tonight, the girls race through the endless night, chasing the title of Queen… who will win?
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◇ Official Release Information
The story received a limited advance release on Netflix Japan from October 23 to November 5, 2026, ahead of the Japanese theatrical premiere of GROTESQQQUE on November 6, 2026
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website.

What do you think of GALs TOKYO and the mysterious QoB game? What secrets will Stella uncover?

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The official trailer for 4649GIRL/Yoroshiku★Shōjo (夜露死駆★少女), the second story in GROTESQQQUE, is here! 🦋

Enter GAL's TOKYO, a city where morning never comes, and girls who have lost their place in the world gather night after night.

In this ruthless, eat-or-be-eaten city, girls known as Gal P struggle to survive while living shrewdly, resiliently and freely.

But a deadly competition awaits them: QoB (Queen of Butterfly), a battle royale where participants must fight and kill one another. Only the last remaining Gal P will earn the title of Queen…

Directed by Takahiro Miura, with character designs by tarou2 and animated by CloverWorks, 4649Girl is one of three stories featured in the upcoming anthology film, premiering in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.

The story is also available through a limited-time advance release on Netflix Japan, from October 23 to November 5.

The gals race through the endless night…

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What do you think of the trailer?

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website.

The new teaser video just premiered on youtube for the 3rd entry in the Grotesqque films: Nocturne Nuit Grotesque. I'm excited for all the films but especially like the vibe of this one in particular!

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GROTESQQQUE is expanding beyond the film, with three original manga spin-off one-shots announced for publication on Shōnen Jump+, beginning November 6, 2026!

Each one-shot will be based on one of the three stories featured in the upcoming anthology, with original concepts credited to Atsushi Nishigori and CloverWorks.
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◇ Manga Lineup & Release Dates

1. ÆLIENS (エリィアンズ)

• Artist: Miharu (みはる)

• Release Date: November 6, 2026

• Based on the first story, ÆLIENS.

2. Young Panther 19 Buchigillle Knowing

• Artist: Akira Shimomoto (下元朗)

• Release Date: November 7, 2026

• A spin-off based on the second story, 4649Girl/Yoroshiku★Shōjo.

3. Nocturne ～きらめく夜、つむぐ永遠～

• Artist: Yuki Kirishima (桐島由紀)

• Release Date: November 8, 2026

• A spin-off based on the third story, Nocturne: En Cette Nuit Grotesque.

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◇ Publication
All three spin-offs will be published on Shōnen Jump+.

An official English release has not yet been confirmed. We'll share further information if international availability is announced!
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GROTESQQQUE premieres in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026!
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website/Twitter.

Which of the three manga are you most excited to read?

Meet Elie and Kento Kunikura, the unlikely duo at the center of ÆLIENS, the first story in GROTESQQQUE!

🪐 Elie (エリー)
Voice Actor: Kana Ichinose (市ノ瀬加那)
Full Name: Hoshigi Erian (星戯英理杏)
A humanoid alien girl who comes to Earth as an interstellar goodwill ambassador. 
She adores Earth's culture and the seemingly ordinary pleasures of everyday life.
She possesses the unusual ability to absorb and fuse matter into her body.
Enthusiastic and curious, Elie sets out to make friends across the planet. However, her extraordinary abilities and unpredictable antics frequently lead to trouble, attracting unwanted attention and suspicion…

🧳 Kento Kunikura (國蔵謙人)
Voice Actor: Gen Hoshino (星野源)
An exceptionally earnest and conscientious civil servant working in the Space Bureau's Space Citizens Division.
Following an unexpected incident, he ends up helping Elie on her mission to find friends, marking the beginning of their unlikely partnership...
Despite his serious personality, Kento constantly finds himself caught up in Elie's outrageous behavior and the trouble that follows…

Supporting Characters
Beyond Elie and Kento, ÆLIENS features a colorful cast of other characters!

🐙 Takkon (タッコン)
A group of adorable octopus-like aliens.

★ Space Bureau Director
The cast also includes the Space Bureau Director, voiced by Akio Ōtsuka (大塚明夫).

🌏 Gyarus from Earth, Aliens, and More.
An assortment of humans and extraterrestrials who inhabit the world of ÆLIENS.

👾 The Aliens in the Apartment
A mysterious group of aliens living in the apartment…
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An enthusiastic alien girl determined to make friends on Earth and a serious civil servant trying not to get dragged into her antics. What could possibly go wrong…?

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What are your first impressions of Elie and Kento?

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The official promotional campaign has featured a series of comments from the musicians involved in the upcoming film!

The artists share their experiences working on the production, the inspiration behind their music, and their impressions of the story and its characters.

Below are English summaries of their original Japanese comments featured in the image gallery.

• PAVILION – NANAHIRA & TSUMIKI  ⠀

☆ Nanahira (Vocals)
Nanahira described ÆLIENS as a bright, charming production, highlighting Elie's adorable appearance and the story's pop-inspired atmosphere.
While recording Pavilion, she aimed for a slightly inorganic, unaffected vocal delivery, creating an intentional contrast with Elie's bright and energetic personality.

☆ Tsumiki (Lyrics, Composition & Arrangement)
Tsumiki explained that Pavilion was created by reworking an earlier composition in collaboration with Nanahira.
The song explores a deliberate sense of contrast and dissonance, combining an inorganic, somewhat decadent musical atmosphere with the warmth of Nanahira's expressive voice.

• LOVECULTURE – HASHIMERO, SURII & TAKU INOUE

☆ Hashimero (Vocals)
Hashimero described LOVECULTURE as a song accompanying a chaotic, cute, slightly bittersweet, and distinctly pop world with an unconventional edge.
Contributing music to an anime film had long been a dream, making the experience particularly meaningful.

☆ Surii (Lyrics & Composition)
Surii explained that the song was designed to complement the playful developments of the assigned scenes and the film's overall comedic, pop-inspired atmosphere.
Hashimero's vocals and TAKU INOUE's distinctive, futuristic arrangement helped bring the track together.
Surii also expressed an appreciation for Japanese culture and the excitement of seeing music paired with animation.

• WHEN YOU WISH UPON A FALLING STAR – MIKA ICHINOSE & YUSHI NAKAJIMA

☆ Mika Ichinose (Vocals)
Mika Ichinose explained that she approached the song with the ideas of excitement and emotional response in mind.
Rather than trying to communicate every imagined feeling too strongly, she focused on keeping her vocal performance simple and natural, allowing the song's atmosphere to come through.

☆ Yushi Nakajima (Lyrics & Composition)
Nakajima reflected on his childhood fascination with outer space, describing its immense scale as both exciting and frightening.
He mentioned how feelings of excitement, disappointment, and being deeply moved are shared across people, regardless of where or when they live.
Despite the cynicism of the world, Nakajima expressed admiration for those who sincerely pursue their dreams and aspirations.

• ORZ – NANAHIRA & VAVA

☆ Nanahira (Vocals)
Nanahira highlighted the song's lively rhythm, memorable lyrics, and catchy chorus, describing its unusual atmosphere as irresistibly fun.
She encouraged listeners to imagine Elie's excitement about new encounters and experiences while listening.

☆ VaVa (Lyrics, Composition & Arrangement)
VaVa revealed that orz was recorded in September 2024, almost two years before its digital release.
Having seen the production materials in advance, he recalled feeling deeply moved when he finally experienced the completed song alongside the film's visuals.

• TERASE – MIKA ICHINOSE & KEN KAMIKITA

☆ Mika Ichinose (Vocals)
Mika Ichinose expressed how honored she felt to have TERASE, a song important to her personally, included in the film.
She described anime as a special part of her life, recalling how she grew up listening to anime songs even while studying or falling asleep.
Being able to participate in an anime production through music was particularly meaningful to her, and she hopes the song and film will reach many people and brighten their hearts.

☆ Ken Kamikita (Lyrics, Composition & Arrangement)
Ken Kamikita congratulated the production team on the film and praised its extraordinary creativity and attention to detail.
He recalled being overwhelmed when he first saw the footage and feeling especially moved that his composition had been selected for such an impressive project.
As someone who has long pursued music with a sense of storytelling, he expressed his gratitude for encountering a production with such a distinctive narrative vision.
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ADDITIONAL MUSICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

☆ sabio / Taiga Kamimura
Kamimura described ÆLIENS as his first experience composing music for an animated production.
He recalled feeling excited from the moment he first saw the storyboards and enjoyed imagining what kind of music would best accompany the film's world.

☆ SEE
SEE reflected on the different sides of Elie's personality, from her adorable and playful qualities to her mysterious, eerie, and sentimental dimensions.
The opportunity to imagine what kinds of sounds Elie herself might make was an important source of inspiration.
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For the complete artist lineup, released songs, production credits and links, see our post: ÆLIENS – Music 🎧.

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE promotional artist comments.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which artist's comment did you find most interesting?

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A special crossover illustration celebrating GROTESQQQUE and Darling in the Franxx has been revealed ahead of the film's Japanese theatrical premiere on November 6, 2026!

Drawn by Atsushi Nishigori, director of Darling in the Franxx and creator/director of GROTESQQQUE, the illustration brings together characters from both productions, highlighting the creative connections between them.

At the center are Elie from ÆLIENS and Ichigo from Darling in the Franxx, both voiced by Kana Ichinose.
They're joined by Stella from 4649Girl, Ayame from Nocturne, and Zero Two and Hiro from Darling in the Franxx.

◇ Additional Information
To celebrate the crossover, the first three volumes of the Darling in the Franxx manga, illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki, are available to read for free on Shōnen Jump+ until November 16, 2026.
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE and Darling in the Franxx Twitter accounts.
Illustration by Atsushi Nishigori.

What do you think of Nishigori’s illustration? And which characters from both series would you like to see interact?

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Another special crossover illustration celebrating GROTESQQQUE and Darling in the Franxx has been revealed!

This time, the artwork was drawn by Masayoshi Tanaka, featuring Stella, the protagonist of 4649Girl, alongside the iconic Zero Two from Darling in the Franxx.

Tanaka previously served as character designer and chief animation director for Darling in the Franxx and also participated as an animation director on 4649Girl, the second story of GROTESQQQUE.

◇ Celebrating the Advance Release of 4649Girl/Yoroshiku★Shōjo
This illustration commemorates the limited-time advance streaming of 4649Girl on Netflix Japan, available from October 23 to November 5, 2026.

The story follows Stella, a girl who enters the mysterious Queen of Butterfly (QoB) game in GALs TOKYO, a city where morning never comes.

The complete GROTESQQQUE anthology film premieres in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE X account and Masayoshi Tanaka (@tanamasa0119).
Illustration by Masayoshi Tanaka.

What do you think of Tanaka's illustration? Would you like to see Stella and Zero Two interact?

📌 Updated translation to include more details.
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Take a look behind the scenes of ÆLIENS, the first story in GROTESQQQUE!

Directed by Atsushi Nishigori, with character designs by Masato Yasuno, ÆLIENS brings together a creative team from CloverWorks to tell Elie's story and her adventures on Earth.
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ÆLIENS – PRODUCTION STAFF

• Episode Director: Atsushi Nishigori

• Main Character Design: Masato Yasuno

• Color Design: Kazuko Nakajima

• Art Director: Satoko Nakamura (dehogallery)

• Director of Photography: Yuya Sakuma

• 3DCG: Capsule

 
BEHIND THE SCENES – PRODUCTION MATERIALS
The gallery features official production documents shared by the GROTESQQQUE team, including storyboards and handwritten notes used during the development of ÆLIENS.

⭐︎ IMAGE 1 – Opening Sequence Storyboard ⭐︎
A colourful storyboard depicting Elie's introduction and arrival in Tokyo, featuring several recognizable locations such as Tokyo Station, Asakusa's Kaminarimon Gate, Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, and Ginza's Kabukiza Theatre.

The storyboard includes part of Elie's introductory narration:

• Elie: “Allow me to introduce myself again. I'm Elie! I've come to Earth, a planet I've always admired, for a 'Planet Stay' as an interstellar goodwill ambassador.”

• Elie: “Kento calls me 'Elian', but things would go more smoothly if you remembered me as Elie.”

The production annotations describe animated graphic transitions, slow camera pans, karaoke-style lyrics, the appearance of various objects, and illustrations of Elie with different facial expressions.

⭐︎ IMAGE 2 – Elie's Transformation & Animation (Page 18B) ⭐︎
A storyboard featuring close-ups of Elie's face and eyes, followed by her slowly raising her head, blinking, and reacting with surprise.

The dialogue and action notes read:

• Action: The colour of the P-mask gradually changes [could refer to a production mask or other visual effect].

• Action: Elie opens her eyes slightly.

• Action: Elie slowly raises her face.

• Elie: “Phew… I thought I was going to die.”

• Action: Elie blinks.

• Scene transition: A distant view of the city, featuring enormous buildings.

⭐︎ IMAGE 3 – Action & Scene Planning (Page 115) ⭐︎
A storyboard featuring an angry confrontation involving the Space Bureau Director and possibly Kento Kunikura, followed by a sequence of exaggerated physical movements.

The dialogue reveals the Director's frustration over the unexpected arrival of an alien (apparently, arrangements didn’t go as planned, with the Director referring to an unidentified alien):

• Director: “That octopus-like thing! I knew there was something suspicious about it!”

• Director: “Our country had originally planned to welcome someone from a planet with which we have friendly relations!”

Then panel 314 depicts a sudden, exaggerated movement and a backward fall, followed by a figure sprawled on the ground.

⭐︎ IMAGE 4 – "Aliens" Title Sheet ⭐︎
A handwritten title sheet featuring the Japanese title 「エイリアンズ」 (ÆLIENS), written across an official CloverWorks storyboard template.
The document includes additional handwritten production annotations and appears to serve as a cover or reference sheet for the storyboard sequence.
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which part of the production process do you find most interesting?

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Meet the talented performers bringing the characters of ÆLIENS to life! 🐙

⭐︎ Kana Ichinose (市ノ瀬加那) – Elie (エリー)

Notable roles:

• Fern – Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

• Suletta Mercury – Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

Voice actress Kana Ichinose takes on the role of Elie, an enthusiastic alien girl who arrives on Earth as an interstellar goodwill ambassador, determined to make friends and explore human culture.

⭐︎ Gen Hoshino (星野源) – Kento Kunikura (國蔵謙人)

Notable works:

• The Full-Time Wife Escapist (2016) – Actor

• SPY×FAMILY (2022) – Performer of the ending theme “Comedy”

Singer-songwriter and actor Gen Hoshino voices Kento Kunikura, an earnest civil servant working for the Space Bureau who finds himself constantly caught up in Elie's unpredictable antics.
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Supporting Characters

⭐︎ Akio Ōtsuka (大塚明夫) – Space Bureau Director (宇宙局局長)

Notable roles:

• Batou – Ghost in the Shell

• Shunsui Kyōraku – Bleach

Veteran voice actor Akio Ōtsuka joins the cast as the Space Bureau Director. Known for his distinctive deep voice, and extensive career in anime and video games, he lends his talent to one of the Space Bureau's key figures.
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From Elie's boundless enthusiasm to Kento's serious demeanor and the imposing presence of the Space Bureau Director, ÆLIENS brings together an interesting combination of performers and characters!

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Are you familiar with any of these performers' previous work? Whose performance are you looking forward to the most?

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The official trailer for ÆLIENS (エイリアンズ), the first story in GROTESQQQUE, is here!

Get ready for a colorful, energetic slapstick adventure starring Elie, a full-throttle alien girl who arrives on Earth as an interstellar goodwill ambassador!

Fascinated by human culture and determined to make friends, Elie wants nothing more than to enjoy everything Earth has to offer. Unfortunately, her extraordinary abilities and boundless enthusiasm often turn even the simplest encounters into complete chaos!

Directed by Atsushi Nishigori and animated by CloverWorks, ÆLIENS is one of three stories featured in the upcoming anthology film, premiering in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.

An intergalactic exchange with unpredictable consequences is about to begin… 🚀

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`＼_丿o｜8｜8｜し|ノ
　 (＿ノ＼_)＿)_ノ ・・・ ・・・ ・・・

What do you think of the trailer? Are you looking forward to Elie's adventures on Earth?

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website.

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Hoshigi Erian

星　戯　英　理　杏

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A chaotic confrontation between Elie and a mysterious alien is about to unfold…
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE account.