Armored Trooper VOTOMS: The Gray Witch Part 1
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: The Gray Witch Part 1 opens November 20, 2026 in Japan. Mamoru Oshii directs the new Sunrise theatrical anime.
When does The Gray Witch Part 1 release?
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: The Gray Witch Part 1 opens in Japanese theaters on November 20, 2026. It is the first half of a new two-part theatrical project; a release date for Part 2 has not yet been announced.
What is The Gray Witch about?
The story is set near the end of the Hundred Year War and follows an investigation into Ash Vamps, a soldier nicknamed the Witch because she repeatedly returns alive from missions that kill the rest of her unit. The premise returns VOTOMS to its military science-fiction roots while introducing a new central mystery.
Who is making the movie?
Mamoru Oshii directs the project. Sunrise produces the animation with production cooperation from Production I.G, while Bandai Namco Filmworks handles distribution.
Where to watch
The November 20 date is for the Japanese theatrical release. No international streaming platform has been confirmed, so AniNextUp will not list one until an official announcement is made.