📌 Updated post – to fix the cropping issue on mobile, plus added a few new images.
There will also be a new Q2 – 4649GIRL post today. Stay tuned! 😊

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A Slapstick Comedy Starring a Full-Throttle Alien Girl! 🪐

Earth has entered an era of interplanetary exchange, but prejudice and fear toward extraterrestrial visitors remain widespread.

Enter Elie, an enthusiastic alien girl who arrives on Earth as an interstellar goodwill ambassador. Fascinated by human culture and the seemingly pointless pleasures of everyday life, she teams up with Kento Kunikura, a civil servant working for the Space Bureau, and sets out on a mission to make friends.

However, Elie's extraordinary abilities sometimes spiral out of control. As her mysterious nature attracts increasing attention and suspicion, the girl who came to Earth seeking friendship gradually finds herself regarded as an invader.

And just as tensions begin to rise, hostile aliens suddenly appear…?!
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⭐︎ Official Release Information
ÆLIENS, a colorful, energetic slapstick comedy, is the first of three stories featured in the upcoming anime anthology film GROTESQQQUE, premiering in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.
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⭐︎ A Message from ÆLIENS
Official Promotional Message:

Elie is a cute and powerful girl from outer space. Her special powers are terrifying and can destroy the earth.
But if nothing else, she loves Earth's culture more than anyone in the universe.
Now we are being tested: Can we accept her love?
Of course, you can accept her love, can't you? Hey, what's the matter, Earthling?

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🛸 ° 🌎 •° 🌓 • 🚀 ✯ °• 🪐 ★ * 🛰 °· ☄ • ° ★ • 🐙 °.

What are your first impressions of ÆLIENS? Are you more curious about Elie's partnership with Kento, or her mysterious abilities that might attract hostile aliens to Earth?

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Meet the talented performers bringing the characters of ÆLIENS to life! 🐙

⭐︎ Kana Ichinose (市ノ瀬加那) – Elie (エリー)

Notable roles:

• Fern – Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

• Suletta Mercury – Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

Voice actress Kana Ichinose takes on the role of Elie, an enthusiastic alien girl who arrives on Earth as an interstellar goodwill ambassador, determined to make friends and explore human culture.

⭐︎ Gen Hoshino (星野源) – Kento Kunikura (國蔵謙人)

Notable works:

• The Full-Time Wife Escapist (2016) – Actor

• SPY×FAMILY (2022) – Performer of the ending theme “Comedy”

Singer-songwriter and actor Gen Hoshino voices Kento Kunikura, an earnest civil servant working for the Space Bureau who finds himself constantly caught up in Elie's unpredictable antics.
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Supporting Characters

⭐︎ Akio Ōtsuka (大塚明夫) – Space Bureau Director (宇宙局局長)

Notable roles:

• Batou – Ghost in the Shell

• Shunsui Kyōraku – Bleach

Veteran voice actor Akio Ōtsuka joins the cast as the Space Bureau Director. Known for his distinctive deep voice, and extensive career in anime and video games, he lends his talent to one of the Space Bureau's key figures.
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From Elie's boundless enthusiasm to Kento's serious demeanor and the imposing presence of the Space Bureau Director, ÆLIENS brings together an interesting combination of performers and characters!

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Are you familiar with any of these performers' previous work? Whose performance are you looking forward to the most?

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Meet the talented performers bringing the characters of 4649GIRL to life! 🦋

◇ Sara Minami (南沙良) – Stella (ステラ)

Notable works:

• Shino Ōshima – Shino Can't Say Her Name (2018)

• Sawako Kuronuma – From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (2023)

Actress Sara Minami voices Stella, a school dropout who decides to participate in the mysterious Queen of Butterflies (QoB) competition after hearing the urban legend about it.

◇ Ikumi Hasegawa (長谷川育美) – Nanashi (名無し)

Notable roles:

• Vladilena Milizé – 86: Eighty-Six

• Ikuyo Kita – Bocchi the Rock!

Ikumi Hasegawa voices Nanashi, a mysterious QoB player rumored to possess an exceptionally powerful SSS-class weapon. But little is known about her true identity...

◇ Saori Hayami (早見沙織) – Hikarin (ヒカリン)

Notable roles:

• Shinobu Kochō – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

• Yor Forger – SPY×FAMILY

Saori Hayami voices Hikarin, an enigmatic figure rumored to be connected to the urban legend surrounding the Queen of Butterflies.

◇ Maaya Uchida (内田真礼) – Gorgeous☆MIKA (ゴージャス☆MIKA)

Notable roles:

• Rikka Takanashi – Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

• Catarina Claes – My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!

Maaya Uchida voices Gorgeous☆MIKA, a high-ranking QoB competitor known for her extraordinary physical strength. She’s also the holder of the coveted Queen Badge.

◇ Chika Anzai (安済知佳) – Sword (ソード)

Notable roles:

• Chisato Nishikigi – Lycoris Recoil

• Reina Kōsaka – Sound! Euphonium

Chika Anzai voices Sword, another high-ranking QoB player who specializes in elegant swordsmanship and exceptional speed. Reportedly, she even has a secret fan club!

◇ Miyu Tomita (富田美憂) – Chiffon (しふぉん)

Notable roles:

• Riko – Made in Abyss

• Miko Iino – Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

Miyu Tomita voices Chiffon, an introverted QoB competitor who specializes in explosives**.**

◇ Rumi Ōkubo (大久保瑠美) – Papiko (ぱぴこ)

Notable roles:

• Astolfo – Fate/Apocrypha

• Chinatsu Yoshikawa – YuruYuri

Rumi Ōkubo voices Papiko, a high-ranking QoB player who wields a large scythe and possesses exceptionally sharp hearing.

◇ Rie Kugimiya (釘宮理恵) – Poyomi (ポヨミ)

Notable roles:

• Taiga Aisaka – Toradora!

• Kagura – Gintama

Veteran voice actress Rie Kugimiya joins the cast as Poyomi, the MC responsible for overseeing the Queen of Butterflies competition.
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◇ Supporting Characters

• Mibara (ミバラ) – Voiced by Yōko Hikasa (日笠陽子)

• Mimosa (ミモザ) – Voiced by Riho Sugiyama (杉山里穂)

• Kava (カヴァ) – Voiced by Ayaka Ōhashi (大橋彩香)

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✙ ─ ✦ ─ 🦋 ─ ✦ ─ ✙ 🦋 ✙ ─ ✦ ─ 🦋 ─ ✦ ─ ✙

▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter.

Are you familiar with any of these performers' previous work? Whose performance are you looking forward to the most?

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GROTESQQQUE is expanding beyond the film, with three original manga spin-off one-shots announced for publication on Shōnen Jump+, beginning November 6, 2026!

Each one-shot will be based on one of the three stories featured in the upcoming anthology, with original concepts credited to Atsushi Nishigori and CloverWorks.
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◇ Manga Lineup & Release Dates

1. ÆLIENS (エリィアンズ)

• Artist: Miharu (みはる)

• Release Date: November 6, 2026

• Based on the first story, ÆLIENS.

2. Young Panther 19 Buchigillle Knowing

• Artist: Akira Shimomoto (下元朗)

• Release Date: November 7, 2026

• A spin-off based on the second story, 4649Girl/Yoroshiku★Shōjo.

3. Nocturne ～きらめく夜、つむぐ永遠～

• Artist: Yuki Kirishima (桐島由紀)

• Release Date: November 8, 2026

• A spin-off based on the third story, Nocturne: En Cette Nuit Grotesque.

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◇ Publication
All three spin-offs will be published on Shōnen Jump+.

An official English release has not yet been confirmed. We'll share further information if international availability is announced!
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GROTESQQQUE premieres in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026!
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website/Twitter.

Which of the three manga are you most excited to read?

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Music plays an important role in Nocturne: En Cette Nuit Grotesque, the third story of GROTESQQQUE, bringing together a diverse lineup of singers, songwriters, composers, and producers to accompany its beautiful, mysterious world and the quiet lives of four vampire girls.

Three artists were originally announced as participants in the music production, with two original singles released digitally ahead of the film's theatrical premiere on November 6, 2026.

The complete soundtrack has since been released, featuring additional background compositions and musical pieces.

Here's an overview of the participating artists, released singles, original score, and production credits!

☽₊ Participating Music Artists
The following artists have been announced for Nocturne:

• Kairi Yagi (八木海莉) – Vocals & Lyrics

• eba – Composition & Arrangement

• Nakano+ – Original Score

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☽₊ Released Singles & Track Credits
Two original singles were released digitally ahead of the film's theatrical premiere.

1. TINY LUCK

• Vocals & Lyrics: Kairi Yagi

• Composition, Arrangement, All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: eba

• Mixing Engineer: Keisuke Fujimaki

• Digital Release: October 7, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

2. Strings Vivantes

• Composition: Nakano+

• Digital Release: October 28, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

• Music Video: Watch on YouTube

Strings Vivantes is an instrumental piece from the story's original score. Its release was accompanied by a special collaboration video featuring scenes from Nocturne.
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☽₊ Original Score – Nakano+
In addition to the advance-release singles, Nocturne features an extensive original score composed by Nakano+.
The instrumental compositions accompany the girls' journey through a world where humanity has perished.
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☽₊ Behind the Music – Official Artist Comments
The artists involved in Nocturne have also shared their thoughts on the production, discussing their creative approaches and experiences working on the film.
We've collected their original Japanese comment cards, together with English summaries, in a separate post: Nocturne – Artist Comments 🎤
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☽₊ Official Release Information
The complete GROTESQQQUE – Songs & Original Soundtrack collection was released on November 6, 2026, alongside the film's Japanese theatrical premiere.

The collection features 50 tracks across three discs, including original songs, background scores, and two bonus tracks. The original opening theme is not included, although a special remix is featured.

Nocturne has 15 tracks on Disc 3, including the two original singles featured above, additional instrumental compositions by Nakano+, and the bonus ending theme changed shampoo, performed by Haoto.

🎧 Listen to the Music

• Singles Collection: Spotify | Apple Music

• Complete Soundtrack (50 Tracks): Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

The singles collection features all the songs released individually ahead of the film's premiere, while the complete soundtrack includes additional instrumental compositions and background music.

💿 Official CD Release & Purchase Information
For the complete three-disc tracklist and the physical editions available for purchase (including retailer-exclusive bonuses), see our post: GROTESQQQUE – Songs & Original Soundtrack 🎵 (coming soon).
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☆*｡.･✶. ⋆.⋆ ⋅🌙 ✧₊ ☽₊ ✧ 🥀 ⋅ ⋆.⋆.✶.｡*☆

▼ Source: The music featured in this post has been announced through the official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter, with digital releases and track credits provided through Sony Music Labels.
Image: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Have you listened to the songs from Nocturne yet? Which one is your favorite?

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Music plays a major role in 4649GIRL, the second story of GROTESQQQUE, bringing together a diverse lineup of singers, songwriters, composers, and producers to accompany its neon-lit world and intense battles.

Eighteen artists were originally announced as participants in the music production, with six singles released digitally ahead of the film's theatrical premiere on November 6, 2026.

The complete soundtrack has since been released, featuring additional background compositions and musical pieces.

Here's an overview of the participating artists, released singles, production credits, and musical collaborations!

◇ Participating Music Artists
The following eighteen artists have been announced for 4649Girl:

• ASCA

• Akki

• Otoha (音羽-otoha-)

• Kotoko Sato (佐藤古都子 / yutori)

• Kanon Shizaki (志崎樺音)

• Ayato Shinozaki (篠崎あやと)

• Junna

• Suisoh (水槽)

• Ryosuke Tachibana (橘亮祐)

• Shiina Natsukawa (夏川椎菜)

• Iori Noguchi (野口衣織 / =LOVE)

• Shota Horie (堀江晶太)

• Myuk

• MIRI

• Rei Yasuda (安田レイ)

• Yuyoyuppe (ゆよゆっぺ)

• Runaar

• Reol

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◇ Released Singles & Track Credits
Six singles were released digitally ahead of the film's theatrical premiere. Their production credits feature collaborations between several participating artists, alongside additional musicians and sound engineers.

1. Ceiling City (天井の街)

• Vocals: Reol, Suisoh

• Lyrics: Reol, Suisoh

• Composition, Arrangement, All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: Ryosuke Tachibana

• Mixing Engineer: Kohei Nakaya

• Digital Release: August 26, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

 2. Tokyo Gals

• Vocals: Iori Noguchi (=LOVE), MIRI

• Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: Ayato Shinozaki

• Mixing Engineer: Kohei Nakaya

• Digital Release: September 2, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

 3. Steel My Soul

• Vocals: ASCA, Kanon Shizaki

• Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: Ryosuke Tachibana

• Drums: Shuhei Kamada

• Mixing Engineer: Kohei Nakaya

• Digital Release: September 9, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

 4. Dead Flutter

• Vocals: Otoha, Shiina Natsukawa, Runaar

• Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: Yuyoyuppe

• Mixing Engineer: Kohei Nakaya

• Digital Release: September 14, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

 5. The Light (ヒカリ / Hikari)

• Vocals: Rei Yasuda

• Chorus: Myuk

• Lyrics: Ayato Shinozaki

• Composition & Arrangement: Ayato Shinozaki, Shota Horie

• All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: Ayato Shinozaki, Shota Horie

• Mixing Engineer: Kohei Nakaya

• Digital Release: September 23, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

 6. ZUKIZUKI

• Vocals: Junna, Kotoko Sato (yutori)

• Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: Yuyoyuppe

• Mixing Engineer: Kohei Nakaya

• Digital Release: October 21, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

• Music Video: Watch on YouTube

ZUKIZUKI's release was accompanied by a special collaboration video featuring scenes from 4649GIRL.
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◇ Behind the Music – Official Artist Comments
The artists involved in 4649Girl have also shared their thoughts on the production, discussing their creative approaches and experiences working on the film.
We've collected their original Japanese comment cards, together with English summaries, in a separate post: 4649Girl – Artist Comments 🎤.
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◇ Official Release Information
The complete GROTESQQQUE – Songs & Original Soundtrack collection was released on November 6, 2026, alongside the film's Japanese theatrical premiere.

The collection features 50 tracks across three discs, including original songs, background scores, and two bonus tracks. The original opening theme is not included, although a special remix is featured.

4649GIRL has 16 tracks on Disc 2, including the six original singles featured above and additional instrumental compositions accompanying the story's action sequences.

🎧 Listen to the Music

• Singles Collection: Spotify | Apple Music

• Complete Soundtrack (50 Tracks): Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

The singles collection features the songs released individually ahead of the film's premiere, while the complete soundtrack includes additional instrumental compositions and background music.

💿 Official CD Release & Purchase Information
For the complete three-disc tracklist and the physical editions available for purchase (including retailer-exclusive bonuses), see our post: GROTESQQQUE – Songs & Original Soundtrack 🎵 (coming soon).
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▼ Source: The music featured in this post has been announced through the official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter, with digital releases and track credits provided through Sony Music Labels.
Image: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Have you listened to any of the released songs from 4649GIRL yet? Which one is your favorite so far?

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Music plays an important role in ÆLIENS, the first story of GROTESQQQUE, bringing together a diverse lineup of musicians, singers, composers, and producers.

Eleven artists were originally announced as participants in the music production, with five singles released digitally ahead of the film's Japanese theatrical premiere on November 6, 2026.

The complete soundtrack has since been released, featuring additional background compositions and musical pieces.

Here's an overview of the participating artists, released singles, production credits, and musical collaborations!

⭐︎ Participating Music Artists
The following eleven artists have been announced for ÆLIENS:

• Mika Ichinose (一ノ瀬みか)

• VaVa

• Ken Kamikita (上北健)

• sabio / Taiga Kamimura (高村風太)

• SEE

• Slii (すりぃ)

• TAKU INOUE

• Tsumiki

• Yushi Nakajima (中島雄士 / Gusokumuzu)

• Nanahira (ななひら)

• Hashi Mero (はしメロ)

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⭐︎ Released Singles & Track Credits
Five singles were released digitally ahead of the film's Japanese theatrical release. Their production credits feature collaborations between several of the participating artists, as well as additional musicians and sound engineers.

1. pavilion

• Vocals: Nanahira

• Lyrics, Composition, Guitar, Synthesizer Programming & Arrangement: Tsumiki

• Bass: Yamamoto Hikaru

• Mixing Engineer: Takahiro Namekawa

• Digital Release: July 29, 2026

• Listen: YouTube 

2. LOVECULTURE

• Vocals: Hashimero

• Lyrics & Composition: Surii (すりぃ)

• Arrangement, All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: TAKU INOUE

• Mixing Engineer: Mitsuyasu Kaneko

• Digital Release: August 5, 2026

• Listen: YouTube 

3. When You Wish Upon a Falling Star

• Vocals: Mika Ichinose

• Lyrics & Composition: Yushi Nakajima

• Arrangement: Yushi Nakajima, Yushou Kiyono

• Guitar: Kazuma Sotozono

• Synthesizer Programming: Wolli

• Mixing Engineer: Takahiro Namekawa

• Digital Release: August 12, 2026

• Listen: YouTube 

4. orz

• Vocals: Nanahira

• Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, All Instruments & Synthesizer Programming: VaVa

• Mixing Engineer: Mitsuyasu Kaneko

• Recording Engineer: Seiki Kitano

• Digital Release: August 19, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

5. TERASE

• Vocals: Mika Ichinose

• Lyrics, Composition & Arrangement: Ken Kamikita

• Guitar: Ishimoto Daisuke

• Bass: Keisuke Shimada

• Mixing Engineer: D.O.I.

• Digital Release: October 14, 2026

• Listen: YouTube

• Music Video: Watch on YouTube

TERASE's release was accompanied by a special collaboration video featuring scenes from ÆLIENS.

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⭐︎ Artist Collaborations
Several participating artists have contributed to multiple tracks.
Nanahira performs vocals on both pavilion, written and produced by Tsumiki, and orz, written and produced by VaVa.
Meanwhile, Mika Ichinose provides vocals for both When You Wish Upon a Falling Star, composed by Yushi Nakajima, and TERASE, composed by Ken Kamikita.
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⭐︎ Behind the Music – Official Artist Comments
The artists involved in ÆLIENS have also shared their thoughts on the production, discussing their creative approaches and experiences working on the film.
We've collected their original Japanese comment cards, together with English summaries, in a separate post: ÆLIENS – Artist Comments 🎤.
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⭐︎ Official Release Information
The complete GROTESQQQUE – Songs & Original Soundtrack collection was released on November 6, 2026, alongside the film's Japanese theatrical premiere.

The collection features 50 tracks across three discs, including original songs, background scores, and two bonus tracks. The original opening theme is not included, although a special remix is featured.

ÆLIENS has 19 tracks on Disc 1, including the five original songs featured above, additional instrumental compositions, and the bonus track Shoot Shoot Shoot (GROTESQQQUE Remix) by METALVERSE.

🎧 Listen to the Music

• Singles Collection: Spotify | Apple Music

• Complete Soundtrack (50 Tracks): Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

The singles collection features the songs released individually ahead of the film's premiere, while the complete soundtrack includes additional instrumental compositions and background music.

💿 Official CD Release & Purchase Information
For the complete three-disc tracklist and the physical editions available for purchase (including retailer-exclusive bonuses), see our post: GROTESQQQUE – Songs & Original Soundtrack 🎵 (coming soon).

🛸 ° 🌎 •° 🌓 • 🚀 ✯ °• 🪐 ★ * 🛰 °· ☄ • ° ★ • 🐙 °.

▼ Source: The music featured in this post has been announced through the official GROTESQQQUE promotional channels, with digital releases and track credits provided through Sony Music Labels.
Image: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Have you listened to any of the released songs yet? Which is your favorite so far?

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Atsushi Nishigori, the creator and director of『GROTESQQQUE -グロテスク-』, has shared a special message about the film!

Known for his work on anime such as THE IDOLM@STER and DARLING in the FRANXX, Nishigori brings together three original stories in a project filled with his personal creative interests.
In his comment, he reflects on the creative vision behind the film, including the variety of elements he wanted to incorporate into it, the team's dedication to its production, and his hopes for audiences experiencing it in theaters.

◇ Comment from Director Atsushi Nishigori (English translation):

This work is filled with all sorts of things that I have long considered to be things I love.
We also invited performers active across a wide variety of genres to join the cast, and were fortunate enough to have so many wonderful people take part in the project.
I'm already looking forward to the day when we can finally share it all with you.

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE account.

GROTESQQQUE arrives in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.

Have you watched any of Nishigori's previous works? Do you think they’ll influence this new film?

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★ Available today ★

The second official manga spin-off one-shot of GROTESQQQUE is now available to read for free on Shonen Jump+!

Based on Q2 – 4649GIRL (夜露死駆★少女), the manga is titled Young Panther 19 Buchigillle Knowing, with artwork by 下元朗 and the original work credited to Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks 🦋

◇ Story
In GALs TOKYO, a city where morning never comes, girls known as Gal P compete in a fierce battle game called QoB (Queen of Butterfly).
But who exactly are the mysterious Leopard Sisters taking part in the competition…?

◇ Release Information

• Title: Young Panther 19 Buchigillle Knowing

• Based on: Q2 – 4649Girl (夜露死駆★少女)

• Manga: 下元朗

• Original Work: Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks

• Published: November 7, 2026

• Platform: Shonen Jump+

• Language: Japanese

• Price: Free

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NEXT ▶︎▶︎▶︎ 🌙

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Twitter and Shonen Jump+.

Have you read this one-shot? If so, we'd love to know your opinion!

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The official trailer for 4649GIRL/Yoroshiku★Shōjo (夜露死駆★少女), the second story in GROTESQQQUE, is here! 🦋

Enter GAL's TOKYO, a city where morning never comes, and girls who have lost their place in the world gather night after night.

In this ruthless, eat-or-be-eaten city, girls known as Gal P struggle to survive while living shrewdly, resiliently and freely.

But a deadly competition awaits them: QoB (Queen of Butterfly), a battle royale where participants must fight and kill one another. Only the last remaining Gal P will earn the title of Queen…

Directed by Takahiro Miura, with character designs by tarou2 and animated by CloverWorks, 4649Girl is one of three stories featured in the upcoming anthology film, premiering in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.

The story is also available through a limited-time advance release on Netflix Japan, from October 23 to November 5.

The gals race through the endless night…

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What do you think of the trailer?

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website.

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Three distinct worlds come together in『GROTESQQQUE -グロテスク-』, an original anthology film directed by Atsushi Nishigori and produced by CloverWorks:

▶︎『ÆLIENS』– A slapstick comedy starring a full-throttle alien girl who comes to Earth as a goodwill ambassador, eventually attracting unwanted attention to herself and her civil servant…
Will humanity survive an alien invasion? 🪐

▶︎ 『4649GIRL/Yoroshiku★Shôjo』 – A frenzied battle royale unfolds, night after night, as girls compete in the mysterious QoB (Queen of Butterfly) for the title of "Queen".
The gals race through the endless night… who will win? 🦋

▶︎ 『Nocturne: En Cette Nuit Grotesque』– A beautiful story of four girls living in a world after humanity’s extinction.
Ayame, a lonely pureblood vampire, travels in a wagon alongside her three friends who survived by becoming “infected” through her blood.
But one day, a sudden change comes over Ayame and a quiet fracture begins to form in their unchanging lives... 🌙
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Film's opening theme: Shoot Shoot Shoot by METALVERSE.
Japanese theatrical release: November 6, 2026.
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Aliens, gyarus and vampires…
A story of “GROTESQQQUE” girls is about to unfold!

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website.

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A special crossover illustration celebrating GROTESQQQUE and Darling in the Franxx has been revealed ahead of the film's Japanese theatrical premiere on November 6, 2026!

Drawn by Atsushi Nishigori, director of Darling in the Franxx and creator/director of GROTESQQQUE, the illustration brings together characters from both productions:
At the center are Elie from ÆLIENS and Ichigo from Darling in the Franxx, both voiced by Kana Ichinose.
They're joined by Stella from 4649Girl, Ayame from Nocturne, and Zero Two and Hiro from Darling in the Franxx.

◇ Additional Information
To celebrate the crossover, the first three volumes of the Darling in the Franxx manga, illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki, are available to read for free on Shōnen Jump+ until November 16, 2026.
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE and Darling in the Franxx Twitter accounts.
Illustration by Atsushi Nishigori.

What do you think of Nishigori’s illustration? And which characters from both series would you like to see interact?

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Three different worlds and a talented cast bringing their characters to life!

『GROTESQQQUE -グロテスク-』assembles an exciting lineup of performers, including voice actors, musicians, and members of the Japanese idol group Nogizaka46.
In『ÆLIENS』, Kana Ichinose is joined by singer-songwriter and actor Gen Hoshino, while『NOCTURNE: EN CETTE NUIT GROTESQUE』features four Nogizaka46 members: Nagi Inoue, Aruno Nakanishi, Miku Ichinose, and Nao Tomisato.

Here's the complete announced voice cast for GROTESQQQUE, organized by story:

◇ Q1 –『ÆLIENS』

• Elie (エリー) – Kana Ichinose (市ノ瀬加那)

• Kento Kunikura (國蔵謙人) – Gen Hoshino (星野源)

 ◇ Q2 –『Yoroshiku★Shōjo/4649GIRL』

• Stella (ステラ) – Sara Minami (南沙良)

• Nanashi / Unknown (名無し) – Ikumi Hasegawa (長谷川育美)

• Hikarin (ヒカリン) – Saori Hayami (早見沙織)

• Gorgeous☆MIKA (ゴージャス☆MIKA) — Maaya Uchida (内田真礼)

• Sword (ソード) – Chika Anzai (安済知佳)

• Chiffon (しふぉん) – Miyu Tomita (富田美憂)

• Papico (ぱぴこ) – Rumi Okubo (大久保瑠美)

• Poyomi (ポヨミ) – Rie Kugimiya (釘宮理恵)

 ◇ Q3 –『NOCTURNE: EN CETTE NUIT GROTESQUE』

• Ayame (アヤメ) – Nagi Inoue (井上和)

• Shion (シオン) – Aruno Nakanishi (中西アルノ)

• Momo (モモ) – Miku Ichinose (一ノ瀬美空)

• Canna (カンナ) – Nao Tomisato (冨里奈央)

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website.

GROTESQQQUE arrives in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.

Do you have any familiar favorites among the film's voice cast?

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Meet the four girls of Nocturne: En Cette Nuit Grotesque, the third story in GROTESQQQUE!

In a world where humanity has perished, four girls travel together through the remnants of civilization, finding companionship and beauty beneath the endless night sky.

☽₊ Ayame (アヤメ)
Voice Actor: Nagi Inoue (井上和) – Nogizaka46
A pureblood vampire who has lived for eternity and possesses the ability to turn humans into vampires.

☽₊ Shion (シオン)
Voice Actor: Aruno Nakanishi (中西アルノ) – Nogizaka46
Originally human, Shion was taken in by Ayame and began living alongside the other three girls.

☽₊ Momo (モモ)
Voice Actor: Miku Ichinose (一ノ瀬美空) – Nogizaka46
A talkative human-turned-vampire with a cheerful personality and a fondness for manga. 

☽₊ Canna (カンナ)
Voice Actor: Nao Tomisato (冨里奈央) – Nogizaka46
A reliable human-turned-vampire whose responsible and caring nature makes her something of an older sister to the group.
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Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website and Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ. 

Which character has caught your attention so far?

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★ Available today ★

The first official manga spin-off one-shot of GROTESQQQUE is now available to read for free on Shonen Jump+!

Based on Q1 – ÆLIENS, the manga features artwork by Miharu (みはる), with the original work credited to Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks 🛸

⭐︎ Story
Humanity has begun interacting with extraterrestrials, but tensions between the two sides have gradually increased, leaving nations struggling to respond.
Amidst this, a man working in the Space Immigration Department encounters an alien who loves Earth a little too much and is far too dangerous...?

⭐︎ Release Information

• Title: エリィアンズ (ÆLIENS)

• Manga: Miharu (みはる)

• Original Work: Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks

• Published: November 6, 2026

• Platform: Shonen Jump+

• Language: Japanese

• Price: Free

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NEXT ▶︎▶︎▶︎ 🦋

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Twitter and Shonen Jump+.

Have you read the one-shot? If so, we’d love to know your opinion!

The original animation project from Atsushi Nishigori × CloverWorks was first announced at Anime Expo on July 5, 2024, under the title GROTESQUE.

Initially scheduled to release in 2025, this was our first glimpse of the project that would later become GROTESQQQUE!

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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Twitter.

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Hoshigi Erian

星　戯　英　理　杏

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A chaotic confrontation between Elie and a mysterious alien is about to unfold…
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE account.

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Welcome to GALs TOKYO, a mysterious city where morning never comes! 🦋

Gathering here, night after night, are girls who have lost their place in reality.

◇ GALs TOKYO
In this neon-lit city, governed by a deadly game, girls known as Gal P struggle to survive in a ruthless, eat-or-be-eaten environment.

Their goal is to participate in Queen of Butterfly (QoB), a mysterious game where the surviving girl earns the coveted title of Queen.

But the competition is far from ordinary. As the girls fight, kill, and fall, they scatter like butterflies in the night!

◇ Stella's Story
Stella, a girl who has stopped attending school, hears rumors of a certain urban legend and decides to enter QoB.

Amid the fierce battles, she encounters a mysterious girl carrying an SSS-ranked weapon and possessing overwhelming strength.
Their encounter leads Stella to the secrets hidden within the game, setting the stage for a frenzied battle royale where survival may not be the only thing at stake!

Tonight, the girls race through the endless night, chasing the title of Queen… who will win?
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◇ Official Release Information
The story received a limited advance release on Netflix Japan from October 23 to November 5, 2026, ahead of the Japanese theatrical premiere of GROTESQQQUE on November 6, 2026
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✙ ─ ✦ ─ 🦋 ─ ✦ ─ ✙ 🦋 ✙ ─ ✦ ─ 🦋 ─ ✦ ─ ✙

▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website.

What do you think of GALs TOKYO and the mysterious QoB game? What secrets will Stella uncover?

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Another special crossover illustration celebrating GROTESQQQUE and Darling in the Franxx has been revealed!

This time, the artwork was drawn by Masayoshi Tanaka, featuring Stella, the protagonist of 4649Girl, alongside the iconic Zero Two from Darling in the Franxx.

Tanaka previously served as character designer and chief animation director for Darling in the Franxx and also participated as an animation director on 4649Girl, the second story of GROTESQQQUE.

◇ Celebrating the Advance Release of 4649Girl/Yoroshiku★Shōjo
This illustration commemorates the limited-time advance streaming of 4649Girl on Netflix Japan, available from October 23 to November 5, 2026.

The story follows Stella, a girl who enters the mysterious Queen of Butterfly (QoB) game in GALs TOKYO, a city where morning never comes.

The complete GROTESQQQUE anthology film premieres in Japanese theaters on November 6, 2026.
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE X account and Masayoshi Tanaka (@tanamasa0119).
Illustration by Masayoshi Tanaka.

What do you think of Tanaka's illustration? And would you like to see Stella and Zero Two interact?

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Meet the four talented members of Nogizaka46 bringing the characters of Nocturne: En Cette Nuit Grotesque to life! 🌙

☽₊ Nagi Inoue (井上和) – Ayame (アヤメ)

Notable works:

• Chacha – Toyotomi Kyōdai! (2026) – Actress

• Nogizaka46 no All Night Nippon – Radio personality

Nagi Inoue voices Ayame, a pureblood vampire who lives eternally and can transform humans into vampires.
Travelling through a world where humanity has perished, she shares her existence with three girls who survived by being “infected” through her blood.

☽₊ Aruno Nakanishi (中西アルノ) – Shion (シオン)

Notable works:

• Aya Tokiwa – The Flowers of Evil (Aku no Hana, 2026) – Actress

• Nogizaka46 – Singer and performer

Aruno Nakanishi voices Shion, a former human who was taken in by Ayame and began living alongside the other girls.
Beneath their seemingly peaceful existence, Shion becomes gradually aware of the loneliness and despair that accompany Ayame's eternal life.

☽₊ Miku Ichinose (一ノ瀬美空) – Momo (モモ)

Notable works:

• THE TIME (2023–2025) – Television presenter

• Nogizaka46 no Nogizaka ni Sōdan da! (2026) – Radio personality

Miku Ichinose voices Momo, a talkative, somewhat spoiled human-turned-vampire who loves manga and frequently acts on her changing moods.

☽₊ Nao Tomisato (冨里奈央) – Canna (カンナ)

Notable works:

• Junior – Futari Escape (2025) – Actress

• Mizuki Nakano – Contrast (2026) – Actress

Nao Tomisato voices Canna, a dependable and responsible human-turned-vampire who acts as an older-sister figure to the group, helping look after them as they travel through this abandoned world.
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Nocturne brings together four performers to portray a chosen family navigating an extraordinary and lonely existence.
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter.

Are you familiar with any of these performers' previous work?

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Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃

From chaotic extraterrestrial visitors to cyberpunk death games in a neon-lit city and vampires roaming a quiet world after humanity has perished, GROTESQQQUE is full of beautifully mysterious and eerie stories!

Whether you're celebrating Halloween or simply enjoying today's dark atmosphere, we hope you have a wonderful day! 🖤
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☆*｡.･✶.⋆.⋆ ⋅°🌙 ✧₊ ☽ ₊✧ 🥀 °⋅ ⋆.⋆.✶･.｡*☆
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Thank you for being part of this community – our strange little corner where morning never comes! ✨

If you could spend Halloween inside one of the three stories, which one would you pick?

📌 Updated translation to include more details.
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Take a look behind the scenes of ÆLIENS, the first story in GROTESQQQUE!

Directed by Atsushi Nishigori, with character designs by Masato Yasuno, ÆLIENS brings together a creative team from CloverWorks to tell Elie's story and her adventures on Earth.
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ÆLIENS – PRODUCTION STAFF

• Episode Director: Atsushi Nishigori

• Main Character Design: Masato Yasuno

• Color Design: Kazuko Nakajima

• Art Director: Satoko Nakamura (dehogallery)

• Director of Photography: Yuya Sakuma

• 3DCG: Capsule

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BEHIND THE SCENES – PRODUCTION MATERIALS
The gallery features official production documents shared by the GROTESQQQUE team, including storyboards and handwritten notes used during the development of ÆLIENS.
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⭐︎ IMAGE 1 – Opening Sequence Storyboard ⭐︎
A colourful storyboard depicting Elie's introduction and arrival in Tokyo, featuring several recognizable locations such as Tokyo Station, Asakusa's Kaminarimon Gate, Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, and Ginza's Kabukiza Theatre.

The storyboard includes part of Elie's introductory narration:

• Elie: “Allow me to introduce myself again. I'm Elie! I've come to Earth, a planet I've always admired, for a 'Planet Stay' as an interstellar goodwill ambassador.”

• Elie: “Kento calls me 'Elian', but things would go more smoothly if you remembered me as Elie.”

The production annotations describe animated graphic transitions, slow camera pans, karaoke-style lyrics, the appearance of various objects, and illustrations of Elie with different facial expressions.
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⭐︎ IMAGE 2 – Elie's Transformation & Animation (Page 18B) ⭐︎
A storyboard featuring close-ups of Elie's face and eyes, followed by her slowly raising her head, blinking, and reacting with surprise.

The dialogue and action notes read:

• Action: The colour of the P-mask gradually changes [could refer to a production mask or other visual effect].

• Action: Elie opens her eyes slightly.

• Action: Elie slowly raises her face.

• Elie: “Phew… I thought I was going to die.”

• Action: Elie blinks.

• Scene transition: A distant view of the city, featuring enormous buildings.

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⭐︎ IMAGE 3 – Action & Scene Planning (Page 115) ⭐︎
A storyboard featuring an angry confrontation involving the Space Bureau Director and possibly Kento Kunikura, followed by a sequence of exaggerated physical movements.

The dialogue reveals the Director's frustration over the unexpected arrival of an alien (apparently, arrangements didn’t go as planned, with the Director referring to an unidentified alien):

• Director: “That octopus-like thing! I knew there was something suspicious about it!”

• Director: “Our country had originally planned to welcome someone from a planet with which we have friendly relations!”

Then panel 314 depicts a sudden, exaggerated movement and a backward fall, followed by a figure sprawled on the ground.

Note: The storyboard only mentions the 局長 = “Bureau Director”, but doesn’t identify who the Director is confronting, and we can only view that figure from behind in panel 313. But it appears to be Kento.
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⭐︎ IMAGE 4 – "Aliens" Title Sheet ⭐︎
A handwritten title sheet featuring the Japanese title「エイリアンズ」(ÆLIENS), written across an official CloverWorks storyboard template.
The document includes additional handwritten production annotations and appears to serve as a cover or reference sheet for the storyboard sequence.
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Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which part of the production process do you find most interesting?

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Meet the girls of 4649GIRL (夜露死駆★少女), the second story of GROTESQQQUE!

In the neon-lit city of GALs TOKYO, where morning never comes, girls who have lost their place in the real world gather to compete in Queen of Butterfly (QoB), a deadly game in which the last survivor earns the title of Queen.

From powerful and mysterious competitors to the host overseeing the chaos, here's an introduction to the characters and their voice actors!

◇ Stella (ステラ)
Voice Actor: Sara Minami (南 沙良)
A girl who no longer attends school. After hearing rumors of an urban legend, Stella decides to participate in QoB, setting her on a dangerous journey through GALs TOKYO.
During the competition, she encounters a mysterious girl carrying an SSS-ranked weapon, leading her closer to the secrets hidden within QoB!

◇ Nanashi (名無し)
Voice Actor: Ikumi Hasegawa (長谷川育美)
A mysterious player whose true identity remains unknown. Equipped with an extraordinarily powerful SSS-ranked weapon, Nanashi is rumored to be one of the game's strongest competitors.

◇ Hikarin (ヒカリン)
Voice Actor: Saori Hayami (早見沙織)
An enigmatic figure rumored to be connected to the urban legend surrounding QoB. Her true role in the game remains a mystery.

◇ Gorgeous☆MIKA (ゴージャス☆MIKA)
Voice Actor: Maaya Uchida (内田真礼)
A powerful QoB ranker known for her extraordinary strength and imposing stature. This formidable gyaru is also the holder of a Queen Badge.

◇ Sword (ソード)
Voice Actor: Chika Anzai (安済知佳)
A skilled QoB ranker, known for her elegant swordsmanship and exceptional speed.
She is rumored to have a secret fan club and she also possesses a Queen Badge.

◇ Chiffon (しふぉん)
Voice Actor: Miyu Tomita (富田美憂)
An introverted QoB ranker who specializes in explosives. Despite her reserved personality, she's a dangerous competitor in the game.

◇ Papico (ぱぴこ)
Voice Actor: Rumi Ōkubo (大久保瑠美)
A scythe-wielding high-ranking QoB ranker with exceptionally sharp hearing and an enthusiastic fascination with host clubs.

◇ Poyomi (ポヨミ)
Voice Actor: Rie Kugimiya (釘宮理恵)
The energetic MC responsible for hosting and presenting the Queen of Butterfly competition.

Supporting Characters
Three additional characters have also been announced for 4649GIRL:

◇ Mibara (美棘)
Voice Actor: Yōko Hikasa (日笠陽子)
A queen-like figure competing in QoB as part of Team “StorM”, accompanied by two followers named Buta and Pochi.

◇ Mimosa (ミモザ)
Voice Actor: Riho Sugiyama (杉山里穂)
The older of the Leopard Sisters, a duo known for their striking feline-inspired appearance and for racing through the city on motorcycles.
Mimosa has a particular weakness for rare items.

◇ Kava (カヴァ)
Voice Actor: Ayaka Ōhashi (大橋彩香)
The younger of the Leopard Sisters, who rides alongside Mimosa through the streets of GALs TOKYO.
She often finds herself struggling to look after her rather carefree, absent-minded older sister.
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▼ Source: Official GROTESQQQUE Website and Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which character are you most curious about? And who do you think has the best chance of becoming Queen?

📌 Updated translation to include more details.
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Take a look behind the scenes of 4649Girl, the second story in GROTESQQQUE!

Directed by Takahiro Miura, with character designs by tarou2 and action direction by Isao Hayashi, 4649GIRL brings together a creative team from CloverWorks to tell the story of GALs Tokyo, a visually striking world of intense battles and futuristic cityscapes.
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4649GIRL – PRODUCTION STAFF

• Episode Director: Takahiro Miura

• Character Design: tarou2

• Action Director: Isao Hayashi

• Color Design: Kazuko Nakajima

• CGI: sankaku

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BEHIND THE SCENES – PRODUCTION MATERIALS
The gallery features official production materials shared by the GROTESQQQUE team, including storyboards and action animation layouts used during the development of 4649GIRL.
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◇ IMAGE 1 – After-Recording Script ◇
A photograph of an official script with an illustrated cover featuring several of the main characters: Hikarin, Sword, Gorgeous☆Mika, Stella, and Nanashi.
The cover is marked AR台本 No. 047, identifying it as an after-recording script used during the voice-recording stage of production.
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◇ IMAGE 2 – Storyboard & CGI Scene Planning (Page 64) ◇
A storyboard featuring Papiko speaking on the phone, followed by a scene involving two gyarus watching her from a distance.

The dialogue and action notes read:

• Papiko: “Because Papiko's the ace, you know~? Kyapipi!”

• Gyaru A: “Ugh, isn't that Papiko, the host-obsessed freak?”

• Gyaru B: “I really don't like her.”

• Action: Papiko, possessing exceptionally sharp hearing, reacts to the word “dislike” [despite the distance].

This storyboard combines hand-drawn character panels with 3D scenes, which are often used together to plan camera angles and character positions.

Notes:
1. ホス狂い (hosu-gurui): slang for someone who is obsessively devoted to male hosts or host clubs, to the point of spending excessive amounts of money on them.
2. キャピピ (kyapipi): playful, exaggerated cutesy vocalization.
3. 地獄耳 (jigokumimi): literally “hell ears”. An expression that describes someone with extraordinarily sharp hearing, especially someone who catches things others don't expect them to hear.
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◇ IMAGE 3 – Character Expression Storyboard (Page 205) ◇
A storyboard, shared alongside the introduction of episode director Takahiro Miura, featuring Gorgeous☆Mika emerging as the smoke clears, slowly raising her face and adopting a threatening pose.

The dialogue and action notes read:

• Action: The smoke gradually clears.

• Action: Mika slowly raises her face.

• Mika: “Sorry... that one's my—”

• Action: She projects an intimidating presence.

• Mika: “—prey.”

• Action: Their arms collide.

• SFX: “Clang!”

The panels illustrate how the animators planned Mika's expressions and movements, building tension before a physical confrontation.

Note: This page doesn't name the person Mika calls her prey.
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◇ IMAGE 4 – Battle Choreography Storyboard (Page 222) ◇
A storyboard depicting a fast-paced confrontation involving Sword (and, apparently, Gorgeous☆Mika, though this isn't mentioned), who dodges an attack coming from behind or from the side.

The action notes read:

• Action: An attack comes from behind (or from the side), and Sword dodges it.

• Action: The characters repeatedly exchange close-range attacks.

The panels also include directional arrows and motion lines that outline the timing, framing and choreography of the fight.
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◇ IMAGE 5 – Action Animation Layout ◇
An action drawing, shared alongside the introduction of action director Isao Hayashi, depicting Sword launching a powerful strike.
The red motion guides and annotations emphasize the character's eyeline, frontal orientation, and the twisting and extension of her body, showing how the animators planned Sword's movement and the direction of her attack.
The finished anime frame also lets us compare the original action layout with the final animated scene!
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Source: Official GROTESQQQUE website and Twitter.
Images: ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ.

Which part of the production process do you find most interesting – the character designs or the action choreography?