Sunrise and Shaft Unite for Netflix's Fool Night Anime in 2026
Netflix just pulled a surprise at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival: Kasumi Yasuda's dark sci-fi body horror manga, Fool Night, is getting an anime. The real shocker? It's a co-production between two giants: Sunrise and Shaft. This isn't your everyday studio pairing.
Think the epic scope of Sunrise (Gundam, Cowboy Bebop) meeting the distinct visual flair of Shaft (Monogatari, Madoka Magica). Fool Night, known for its grim premise of humans transforming into plants, seems tailor-made for Shaft's unique aesthetic, while Sunrise can handle the world-building scale. This worldwide exclusive arrives on Netflix in 2026.
Voice acting heavyweights are on board too: Kouki Uchiyama (Devilman: Crybaby) as Toushirou Kamiya and Minako Kotobuki (Hibike! Euphonium) as Yomiko Ho. Uchiyama's resume with dark roles makes this casting particularly exciting.
“It's a co-production between two giants: Sunrise and Shaft.”
Catzye Take
This studio collaboration is a massive win for fans. Sunrise brings the established production might, and Shaft's distinct visual style could truly elevate Fool Night's unsettling sci-fi horror. Expect something visually unique and narratively bold from this pairing.
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