The official trailer and cast announcement trailer reveals new details about Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe.
Key takeaways
- Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe is a two-part animated film.
- The first part will be released in Japanese cinemas on November 20, 2026.
- The second part does not yet have an announced release date.
- Mamoru Oshii is directing the film at Sunrise.
The trailer introduces the main cast and new character visuals. The first part will be released in Japanese cinemas on November 20, 2026. The animated film will be presented in two parts.
It also confirms several members of the production team. The second part has no announced release date, and no international release or streaming platform has been confirmed.
The trailer names the main cast
Mamoru Oshii is directing the film at Sunrise and co-writing the screenplay with Kei Yamamura. Kazuchika Kise is handling the original character designs, while Tetsuya Nishio, Takashi Kojima and Shingo Ogiso are creating the character designs.
Kunio Okawara is providing the original mechanical designs. Shinobu Tsuneki, Yoshihiro Sono, Juu Ishiguchi and Wataru Inada are working on the mechanical designs. Kenji Kawai is composing the music.
Miyuki Sawashiro voices Ash Vamps, while Mabuki Andou voices Maki Staufenberg. The announced cast also includes Shinichiro Miki, Yuki Kaji, Yuichi Nakamura, Satoshi Tsuruoka, Tomokazu Sugita and Kenta Miyake.
Chafurin, Hochu Otsuka, Daisuke Ono, Takayuki Sugo, Takahiro Sakurai and Sumire Uesaka complete the announced cast. Their roles have not yet been specified. Crunchyroll's official publication brings together the confirmed information.
Maki Staufenberg investigates Ash Vamps
The story takes place during the final phases of the Hundred Years War, as Gilgamesh and Balarant clash in the Astragius galaxy.
Maki Staufenberg is assigned to Valkyria II, a planet in the Asgard system. Her mission is to investigate Ash Vamps, a soldier nicknamed the “Witch.”
Ash Vamps is known as the sole survivor of missions assigned to her group of penal soldiers. The announcement confirms this premise without detailing every scene from the trailer.
A clear premise, but no verdict on the action yet
The two-part film, directed by Mamoru Oshii at Sunrise, has a defined narrative center: a military investigation led by Maki Staufenberg on Valkyria II. Kunio Okawara's mechanical designs and the work of the dedicated design team preserve the project's connection to VOTOMS' mecha identity. The war, investigation and armored units are clearly established, but the trailer does not yet allow a reliable assessment of the pacing or action scenes.
For French audiences, the Japanese release date is known, but no local schedule has been announced. There is also no confirmed price, international ticketing or streaming platform. November 20, 2026 is therefore the only available reference point for the first part. An official announcement will be needed to clarify access outside Japan and the release date for the second part.
For now, the release is limited to Japan
The announcement concerns Japanese cinemas. It is neither a console version nor a streaming release. The Crunchyroll name identifies the source of the news, without confirming that the film will be available on its service.
To follow the news published by jeu.vidéo, visit the editorial team's news, the latest publications and the pop culture articles. The official source dated August 21, 2026 remains the reference for this announcement.
Three points remain open
- The second part still needs a release date.
- An international release, including one for French audiences, has not been announced.
- The roles of the other listed actors have yet to be specified.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe trailer reveal?
It reveals Ash Vamps, Maki Staufenberg, the main cast, new visuals and the Japanese release date for the first part.
When will the first part be released?
It will be released in Japanese cinemas on November 20, 2026.
Does the second part have a release date?
No. The source announces a later release without specifying a date.
Who voices Ash Vamps and Maki Staufenberg?
Miyuki Sawashiro voices Ash Vamps. Mabuki Andou voices Maki Staufenberg.
Will the film be released in France, and where will it be available?
No international release has been confirmed. The official source from August 21, 2026 gives only a date for Japan. The only announced availability concerns Japanese cinemas, and no streaming service has been confirmed.
To keep following the story, also read our article on Pop Pap Polters revealing its trailer ahead of its debut.
Verified sources
These links allow readers to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: For https : //crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/8/21/armored-trooper-votoms-die-graue-hexe-anime-reveals-main-cast-in-new-trailer: official publication dated 2026-08-21. It confirms the new trailer.
