The Witch on the Holy Night anime film has officially locked in its Japanese theatrical release date. Studio ufotable announced that its highly anticipated adaptation of the beloved TYPE-MOON visual novel will premiere in Japan on November 20, 2026, alongside a brand-new trailer that gives fans another look at the long-awaited film.

If your anime watchlist wasn’t already overflowing, here’s another title demanding a spot.

Watch the new release date trailer:

Witch on the Holy Night Anime Film Premieres This November

Studio ufotable first announced its adaptation of TYPE-MOON’s Witch on the Holy Night (also known as Mahōtsukai no Yoru), and the latest update finally confirms when Japanese audiences can see the film in theaters.

The newly released trailer reveals that the Witch on the Holy Night anime film will open in Japan on November 20, 2026.

Earlier this year, the production also unveiled its first key visual featuring protagonist Aoko Aozaki alongside the tagline:

“A witch living in the modern era, but she’s still an apprentice.”

The film later introduced individual character visuals for its three central characters, giving fans a closer look at ufotable’s take on the cast.

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Returning Cast Confirmed

The film features a returning voice cast from the visual novel, including:

• Aoko Aozaki — Haruka Tomatsu
• Alice Kuonji — Kana Hanazawa
• Sojuro Shizuki — Yusuke Kobayashi

Studio ufotable is handling animation for the project, continuing its partnership with TYPE-MOON on another visually ambitious adaptation.

Official Story Synopsis

According to the film’s official website:

In the mansion on the hill, there lived two witches…

It is the late 1980s—the twilight of an era of beauty and vigor.

A boy moves to the city, barely missing two witches living in modern times.

The boy leads a completely ordinary life.

She carries herself with gallant pride.

The girl lives a sleepy, hidden life.

Each walks a starlit path.

One would never expect their paths to cross.

The story of how these three disparate people came together is soon to be told.

Why Fans Are Excited

The Witch on the Holy Night anime film has been one of ufotable’s most anticipated projects since it was first announced. The studio has earned a reputation for cinematic animation, and many TYPE-MOON fans have been eager to see how it brings the visual novel’s atmospheric world and magical storytelling to the big screen.

While previous updates introduced the film’s key visual and character designs, the newly announced premiere date finally gives fans a concrete countdown to the movie’s theatrical debut. For longtime TYPE-MOON followers, November can’t come soon enough.

Where to Watch

The Witch on the Holy Night anime film will premiere in Japanese theaters on November 20, 2026.

At the time of writing, no international theatrical release, streaming platform, or English dub details have been announced.

For more information, visit the film’s official website: https://mahoyo-movie.com/