Theatrical 'Witch on the Holy Night' Film Sets November 20 Release Date
After years of silence since its 2021 announcement, the film's release date gives a concrete timeline for ufotable's adaptation of one of TYPE-MOON's most acclaimed visual novels.
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Aniplex announced on July 7 that the theatrical animation of TYPE-MOON's visual novel Witch on the Holy Night will hit theaters on November 20, 2026. The adaptation, produced by ufotable, was first announced in December 2021. The original 2012 game gained acclaim for its cinematic direction and later received a voiced HD version. The film's release date was revealed at a special event with voice actress Haruka Tomatsu.
The original visual novel, released in 2012, holds a 98% positive rating on Steam from over 6,800 reviews, a benchmark the film adaptation will now have to meet. The story follows three characters in a late-1980s Japanese town, blending magic with a sense of time-slip. ufotable, known for its work on The Garden of Sinners and Demon Slayer, is handling the animation. The film opens November 20, 2026.
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