[Edaily Reporter Choi Hee-jae ] The Japanese animated film "Grotesque" (GROTESQQQUE) is coming to theaters.

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Rivet, the importer and distributor of “GROTESQQQUE,” announced on the 10th, “‘GROTESQQQUE’ has been confirmed for an exclusive release at Megabox on the 26th.”

“GROTESQQQUE” is an animated film featuring three stories—each centered on an alien, a “gal,” and a vampire girl, respectively—set to music by 35 J-pop artists. Director Atsushi Nishigori—known for creating *The Idolmaster* and *Darling in the Franxx*, and who served as chief animation director for *The New Evangelion: The Movie*—is directing the film, while CloverWorks, the studio behind *Spy Family* and *Botch the Rock!*, is handling production.

The voice cast includes singer and actor Ken Hoshino and Kana Ichinose (who voiced Fern in *Freiren: The Funeral Song*), as well as Saori Hayami, Rie Kugimiya, actress Sara Minami, Nagisa Inoue of Nogizaka46, Aruno Nakanishi, Miku Ichinose, and Nao Tomisato.

The opening theme, “Shoot Shoot Shoot,” is performed by Metalbus. Building on this, the film has generated anticipation with the participation of 35 J-pop artists spanning diverse genres, including techno-pop, Vocaloid, city pop, rock, and EDM.

The main poster, released alongside the confirmation of the film’s release, features Ellie, who is searching for a friend on Earth; the anonymous player hiding their identity behind a cat mask; and Ayame, a vampire traveling through a ruined world.

The main trailer begins with the lighthearted antics of Ellie and Kento Kunikura, moves through the girls’ intense action sequences, and concludes with the poignant journey of Ayame and the three girls, sparking curiosity about the film.

With three stories—*Aliens*, *4649 Girl*, and *Nocturne: A Grotesque Night*—each presenting distinct worlds and atmospheres, genre diversity is a defining feature of the work. Additionally, music featuring 35 J-pop artists is set to blend seamlessly with the narrative of each episode, promising a new viewing experience where viewers can enjoy both the animation and the music together.