New film based on visual novel announced

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced a new film set for release in French cinemas in 2027. The project is being handled by the studio responsible for Demon Slayer, with the film titled Witch on the Holy Night.

Adaptation of a popular visual novel

The film is an adaptation of a visual novel available on TYPE-MOON. It will be released in French cinemas on January 27, 2027. The film is based on a visual novel by Kinoko Nasu and follows the story of Aoko Aozaki, an ordinary high school student who hides the secret of being a witch living in the modern world.

Fantasy adventure for fans

The film is expected to appeal to fans of fantasy adventures. The project marks a reunion between the publisher TYPE-MOON and ufotable, the studio behind Demon Slayer.

Studio’s previous TYPE-MOON collaborations

Prior to this project, ufotable had worked on titles from TYPE-MOON, including the Fate universe, also authored by Kinoko Nasu. Crunchyroll is supporting the film's cinema release in France, though it remains to be confirmed if it will be distributed in other regions.