Film archive, 2026

GROTESQQQUE

GROTESQQQUE -グロテスク-

Director Nishigori Atsushi

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Aliens, gyarus (gals), vampires... the girls race through a "Grotesqqque" moment. A pop and edgy fusion of imagery and sound creating a unique world pulsing at the seams. A highly sensational collection of works from CloverWorks and Nishigori Atsushi, who is known for his work as the director for the series "The Idolm@ster" and "Darling in the Franxx".

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GROTESQQQUE 1 — ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ

GROTESQQQUE 2 — ©Atsushi Nishigori, CloverWorks/Project GTQ

Film details

Director: Nishigori Atsushi
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 2026
Length: 104min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Nishigori Atsushi

Animation director and animator Nishigori joined Gainax and has worked on numerous anime productions. He directed "The Idolm@ster" and "Darling in the Franxx", and was chief animation director and character designer on Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021).

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Nishigori Atsushi
Screenplay: Nishigori Atsushi
Original work: Nishigori Atsushi
Cast: Ichinose Kana, Sara MINAMI, Inoue Nagi, Nakanishi Aruno, Ichinose Miku, Tomisato Nao, Hasegawa Ikumi, Hoshino Gen
Distributor in Japan: Animec Inc.

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GrotesqqqueTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Animation

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Animation, Official selection

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