Ghost End of Night Anime Movie Release Date, Madhouse Staff, and Full Japanese Voice Cast

Bandai Namco Filmworks has released the main promotional trailer and a striking new key visual for Ghost – End of Night (ghost / Yoru no Hate), the upcoming original theatrical anime film from acclaimed director Shingo Natsume and animation powerhouse Madhouse. Scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on February 11, 2027, the film held its international festival premiere at the 59th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival in October 2026 ahead of its nationwide theatrical rollout.

The new trailer previews the film’s atmospheric theme song “Life” (stylized as “life”), performed by Japanese alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku, who also contributed the insert song “Sugar” and additional tracks for the soundtrack.

For official trailers, screening schedules, and character profiles, visit the official Ghost – End of Night film website.

Creative Pedigree: Reunion of the ‘ACCA: 13’ Team

Ghost – End of Night marks Shingo Natsume’s feature-length theatrical directorial debut following his celebrated television runs on One-Punch Man Season 1, Space Dandy, and Sonny Boy. The production reunites several key collaborators from Natsume’s critically acclaimed 2017 political drama ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.:

• Director and Screenwriter: Shingo Natsume, co-writing the screenplay alongside Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and One-Punch Man writer Tomohiro Suzuki.
• Original Character Designer: Manga artist Natsume Ono (ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., House of Five Leaves, Ristorante Paradiso), whose distinctive, expressive character art anchors the film’s visual identity.
• Music Composer: Japanese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ohzora Kimishima, marking his first feature film score.
• Animation Production: Studio Madhouse (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Sonny Boy, Overlord), distributed by Bandai Namco Filmworks.

Full Japanese Voice Cast and Characters

Alongside the newly revealed supporting cast members, the film boasts a blend of acclaimed live-action actors and veteran anime voice talent:

• Neekei: Voiced by Mayu Hotta, playing a young girl searching for authentic human connection in an automated world.
• Masu (Mass): Voiced by award-winning actor Issei Takahashi, whose encounter with Neekei reshapes her worldview.
• Moby Dick: Voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda (Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man).
• Karate: Voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto (Bleach, Vinland Saga).
• Ito: Voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya (Attack on Titan, Monogatari series).
• Bora: Voiced by Takeo Otsuka (Oshi no Ko, The Apothecary Diaries).
• Ahab: Voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji (One Piece, Psycho-Pass).
• Structure: Voiced by Yuki Shin (Tokyo Revengers).
• Mike: Voiced by Hina Yomiya (The Dangers in My Heart).
• Masu’s Son: Voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Spy x Family).

Story Premise and Manga Tie-In

Set in a near-future society where technological automation has rendered human labor obsolete, Ghost – End of Night follows Neekei, a girl driven by the question, “I want to know what real is”. Rather than passively accepting a comfortable, pre-packaged existence dictated by a conformist system, she sets out on an introspective journey to discover genuine meaning and reality.

To accompany the film’s multi-media rollout, a manga adaptation illustrated by himiko began serialization in Kadokawa’s Young Ace magazine on August 4, 2026, giving readers an early look into the world ahead of the February theatrical premiere.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When does Ghost – End of Night come out?

Ghost – End of Night (ghost / Yoru no Hate) premieres in Japanese theaters on February 11, 2027.

Who sings the theme song for Ghost – End of Night?

Japanese alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku performs the film’s main theme song “Life” (“life”) as well as the insert song “Sugar”.

Which studio is animating Ghost – End of Night?

The film is animated by Madhouse and directed by Shingo Natsume, featuring original character designs by Natsume Ono.