Witch on the Holy Night (Mahōtsukai no Yoru) is an anime film from ufotable based on a Type-Moon visual novel. It opens in Japan on November 20, 2026, with a global rollout starting in January 2027. Here is what to know about its story, cast and release.
What Is the Story About?
Set in the late 1980s, the film follows Aoko Aozaki, a high school student who is secretly an apprentice magician. She lives in an old mansion with Alice Kuonji, a natural-born witch who serves as her partner and teacher. Then Sōjūrō Shizuki, a boy from the countryside, arrives in the city and the three end up living together. Crunchyroll describes it as the story of one girl’s beginning as a witch.
Main Characters and Cast
- Aoko Aozaki, voiced by Haruka Tomatsu.
- Alice Kuonji, voiced by Kana Hanazawa.
- Sōjūrō Shizuki, voiced by Yūsuke Kobayashi.
- Tōko Aozaki, Aoko’s older sister, voiced by Ruriko Aoki.
Release Dates
The film premieres in Japanese theaters on November 20, 2026, the same day as a smartphone version of the original game. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release it in subtitled and English-dubbed versions, starting with the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and India on January 29, 2027. Other markets follow from January 21 to February 5, 2027, so check local listings.
Who Is Behind It?
ufotable, the studio behind Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel, animates the film, and Toho and Aniplex distribute it in Japan. The theme song is composed and written by ryo (supercell) and performed by Nagi Yanagi. The original visual novel was released by Type-Moon for PC in 2012, with writing by Kinoko Nasu. See also our look at why Demon Slayer became a global phenomenon, another ufotable success.
Do You Need to Know Type-Moon First?
The story shares a universe with other Type-Moon works, including the Tsukihime remakes, but it is set before their events and stands on its own. Newcomers can start with the film.
Sources: Anime News Network, AniTrendz, Fandom Post, Wikipedia.