Votoms: The Grey Witch Unveils Scene Photos and Theater Goods
New stills, merchandise including a Mamoru Oshii finger puppet, and a Sumire Uesaka world-introduction video arrive before the November 20 opening.
New scene photos from the film Armored Trooper Votoms: The Grey Witch were released ahead of its November 20, 2026 opening, along with details of the merchandise to be sold at theaters, according to animeanime.jp.
The theater lineup includes a four-piece character finger puppet set that features a Mamoru Oshii puppet, alongside a Scope Dog popcorn holder.
A video in which voice actress Sumire Uesaka explains the film's world was also published. Uesaka plays a maintenance soldier girl in the film.
The film is a Sunrise 50th anniversary work directed by Mamoru Oshii, with Production I.G handling production cooperation. The first part opens on November 20, 2026, and a second part is to be announced later.
A franchise spanning four decades
The Armored Trooper Votoms TV series aired in 1983 and its world drew a large response. The franchise has continued for over 40 years through sequel anime and plastic model releases.
Quick answers
When does Armored Trooper Votoms: The Grey Witch open?
The first part opens on November 20, 2026. A second part has yet to be announced.
Who directs the film?
Mamoru Oshii directs the film, which is a Sunrise 50th anniversary work with Production I.G providing production cooperation.
What theater merchandise was announced?
A four-piece character finger puppet set that includes a Mamoru Oshii puppet, and a Scope Dog popcorn holder.