Star-Studded Voice Cast Joins Shingo Natsume’s Upcoming Original Anime Film
Excitement is building for director Shingo Natsume’s highly anticipated first original anime feature film, ghost / End of the Night, scheduled for release on February 11, 2027. Produced by legendary studio Madhouse, the sci-fi drama has officially announced prominent new additions to its voice cast: Kenjiro Tsuda, Hiroki Yasumoto, and Hiroshi Kamiya.
Character Details Revealed
Director Shingo Natsume, world-renowned for his stellar work on One-Punch Man, ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., and the acclaimed original series Sonny Boy, brings his distinct philosophical vision to the silver screen. The newly announced cast members will voice crucial characters interacting with the leads, Nike (Mayu Hotta) and Masu (Issei Takahashi):
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Moby Dick: The creator of the virtual reality network “Altverse” who takes a keen interest in Nike.
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Karate: Masu’s childhood friend who manages the paper crane department at the observatory.
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Itou: Another childhood friend of Masu, serving as a mental coach for people struggling with their purpose in life.
A Visionary Story Set in a Post-Labor Utopia
The story takes place in a near-future world where human labor is no longer necessary, and citizens are “selected” at age 18 based on their value to society. Nike, an exceptionally gifted girl who was selected early at age 15, rebels against the absurdities of this system as she searches for something genuine.
The project boasts incredible creative talent, including original character designs by Natsume Ono (ACCA 13), a musical score by Ohzora Kimishima, and six original theme/insert songs contributed by Japanese alt-rock band Hitsujibungaku.
Global Festival Screenings Announced
Ahead of its theatrical release in Japan on February 11, 2027, ghost / End of the Night is already making waves internationally. The film has been selected to screen at major international festivals in 2026, including the Animation Is Film Festival in the United States and Scotland Loves Anime in the United Kingdom.
Source: Yahoo News Japan