VOTOMS: The Grey Witch Reveals Visual, Trailers and Theme Song
The film's main visual by Takashi Kojima and a final trailer showing the Balarant AT Fatty were released, with an opening-day stage greeting set for November 20.
The main visual for Armored Trooper VOTOMS: The Grey Witch, drawn by character designer Takashi Kojima, was unveiled along with a final trailer and a theme song trailer, according to animeanime.jp.
The final trailer uses the latest footage and shows Makie investigating Ash, the witch of the penal unit, and features the Balarant AT Fatty for the first time.
The film's theme song is "Namonaki Shijin no Yō ni", sung by Mika Nakashima and written by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE. A trailer set to the song was also released.
An opening-day stage greeting is scheduled for November 20 at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku, with two screenings: one at 17:00 after the film and one at 20:10 before it. Mamoru Oshii, Miyuki Sawashiro, Mayu Ando, Shinichiro Miki and Yuki Kaji are set to appear, with Mafia Kajita hosting.
The film is the first of two parts; the release date of the second part will be announced later. It is a Sunrise 50th anniversary work directed by Mamoru Oshii, with Sunrise handling planning and production.
Background
The original Armored Trooper VOTOMS TV series aired in 1983 and drew a strong response for its world. The series has been kept alive for over 40 years through sequel anime and plastic model releases.
Quick answers
When does Armored Trooper VOTOMS: The Grey Witch open in Japan?
The film opens on November 20, 2026.
Who sings the theme song?
Mika Nakashima sings "Namonaki Shijin no Yō ni", written by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.
Is the film one part or two?
It is the first of two parts; the second part's release date will be announced later.