CloverWorks' Grotesqqque Omnibus Film Drops Nocturne Trailer

CloverWorks has released a new trailer for Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque, one of three stories in the omnibus anime film Grotesqqque. The project, directed by Atsushi Nishigori—who also wrote the screenplay and designed characters—weaves together three distinct narratives alongside a variety of musical acts.

The film had its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal and will open in Japan on November 6. The omnibus structure brings together A(E)liens, Yoroshiku★Girl, and the newly previewed Nocturne: Nuit Grotesque, each offering its own visual and narrative flavor.

Nishigori's involvement across direction, writing, and character design signals a cohesive creative vision—no small feat when juggling three separate stories. The U.S. premiere will be hosted by the Japan Society in New York City, with Nishigori attending in person, suggesting the film is positioned as a significant theatrical event rather than a streaming afterthought.

The trailer's focus on Nocturne indicates CloverWorks is building anticipation story by story. For a studio known for polished TV anime, an omnibus film with this level of directorial control and festival pedigree marks a deliberate swing toward prestige cinema. Whether the three narratives gel into something greater than their parts will depend on execution—but the infrastructure is there.

Source: Anime News Network