"I’ve been waiting for this moment!" Outpouring of Joy from Eager Fans: Animated Film Witch on the Holy Night Confirmed for Release on November 20

The highly anticipated latest animated feature film presented by TYPE-MOON × ufotable, Witch on the Holy Night, has been officially scheduled for release on November 20.

The film is based on the visual novel PC game developed and sold by TYPE-MOON. Written by Kinoko Nasu, the creator of The Garden of Sinners and the Fate series, with graphics by Hirokazu Koyama, who has been involved in TYPE-MOON's creative projects for many years, the original game gained immense popularity as a true "visual novel" that perfected every element required of the genre—story, visuals, music, and direction—to the absolute highest standard. Its origins trace back to an unpublished novel written by Kinoko Nasu before the release of Tsukihime.

On July 7, the birthday of the protagonist Aoko Aozaki, an event featuring Haruka Tomatsu (the voice of Aoko) was held. During this event, the film's official release date was announced as November 20, and a special release date announcement trailer was unveiled for the very first time.

The trailer opens with the striking line, "In this town, there was a rumor that two witches lived in the mansion on top of the hill," followed by lines from Aoko and Alice Kuonji. Along with the phrase, "This is the story of a young girl's beginning," a series of cuts showcasing the film's allure are shown. The video concludes with the text [Theatrical Release on November 20, 2026], strongly emphasizing the long-awaited date.

In response to this announcement, social media was flooded with expressions of pure joy from fans who had been eagerly anticipating the movie's arrival, with comments such as, "I've been waiting for this moment!" and "I've waited years for this, I'm absolutely going to watch it!" Furthermore, many reactions shared high expectations for the overall quality, stating, "ufotable's Witch on the Holy Night is bound to have breathtaking visuals," and "Just watching the new trailer gets my hopes up so high."

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