(C)ATSUSHI NISHIGORI, CloverWorks/Project GTQ
It has been revealed that the original animated film “GROTESQQQUE” directed by Atsushi Nishigori, which was reported to be produced in 2024, will be a work consisting of three parts, “Ellians,” “Yoroshiku Shoujo,” and “Nocturne: On This Grotesque Night,” which are depicted in different worldviews, and are scheduled to be released in 2026. A teaser movie has been released.
Nishigori is an animator who is renowned for his depiction of beautiful girls, having worked on TV anime “THE IDOLM@STER” and “DARLING in the FRANXX” as a director, and participated in the animated film “Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time” as a chief animation director and character designer. “GROTESQQQUE” will be animated by CloverWorks, known for “My Dress-Up Darling” and “SPY×FAMILY.”
(C)ATSUSHI NISHIGORI, CloverWorks/Project GTQ
(C)ATSUSHI NISHIGORI, CloverWorks/Project GTQ
(C)ATSUSHI NISHIGORI, CloverWorks/Project GTQ
The teaser movie introduces the keywords and characters of the three works in a condensed form. Q1 “Ellians” features a girl with a pop visual and a mysterious alien-like life form. Q2 “Yoroshikaku★Shoujo” depicts beautiful girls fighting in a shining neon city at night. Q3 “Nocturne: In This Grotesque Night” shows four girls laughing together and, in contrast, girls covered in blood, suggesting a serious yet dark style.
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Atsushi Nishigori’s Original Vision Unfolds Across Three Unique Worlds
The announcement of “GROTESQQQUE,” a three-part original anime film series directed by Atsushi Nishigori, marks an ambitious new step for the acclaimed director best known for “DARLING in the FRANXX.” What makes this project particularly intriguing is that each film in the trilogy promises a completely different worldview, offering a potentially groundbreaking take on storytelling in anime. This structure could challenge viewers’ expectations and invite deeper thematic exploration, much like a cinematic anthology. The recently released teaser hints at a surreal and experimental atmosphere, suggesting that Nishigori is aiming to push visual and narrative boundaries. Fans of original animation should keep a close eye on this project.
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