Imagine
living in a world where no one needs to work anymore and, when you turn 18, the
system decides if you are a useful person for society. It sounds quite
comfortable to some, but it's also the setting for a story where not everyone
is willing to accept the rules. That's the premise of Ghost: Yoru no Hate,
the new original film from director Sonny Boy, which has just unveiled its
main trailer and a second promotional image. The Madhouse production will
be released in Japanese theaters on February 11, 2027.
The
breakthrough shows a futuristic society where technology has virtually
eliminated the need to work, but it has also created a divide between those who
are considered valuable and those who are not. In the middle of all this
appears Nike, a girl who is not exactly happy with the way the world works. The
new illustration shows her lying among red flowers, holding a gun and looking
directly at the viewer. An image that makes it quite clear that we are not
dealing with a particularly quiet science fiction story.
A
15-year-old girl against a world that decides the value of people
The story
takes place in a future where all people are subjected to a selection
process when they turn 18. Those deemed exceptional are given privileges
and responsibilities, while the rest live in a society supported by a
sophisticated virtual reality network known as the Altverse.
Nike,
however, is a special case. At just 15 years old, she was already selected as
an extraordinary person and received the responsibility of managing a
virtual starry sky where the memories of those who have died remain. But,
despite her privileged position, the girl cannot help but feel rejection
towards the injustices of a system that apparently has everything under
control.
Her life
changes when she meets Mas, a man marked by the loss of his family who has
ended up living without too many expectations. Although the two seem to have
little in common, they slowly develop a bond that doesn't exactly fit with a
friendship or family relationship. Together they will begin to question what
their society considers true and valuable.
The new
trailer also introduces some of the decisions Nike will have to face, as we
listen to life, the title track performed by Hitsujibungaku. The
Japanese band prepared six songs especially for the film, including the song Sugar,
which will also be part of their soundtrack.
Ghost:
Yoru no Hate reunites voices from Oshi no Ko and Frieren
Along with
the trailer, five additional cast members were announced, who will accompany
Mayu Hotta as Nike and Issey Takahashi as Mas. Among the new additions we find
several voices recognized by anime fans:
- Let's go: Takeo Otsuka, known for
playing Aqua Hoshino in Oshi no Ko.
- Ahab: Kazuhiro Yamaji, who voiced
Silver Fang in One-Punch Man.
- Structure: Yuki Shin, recognized for
playing Takemichi Hanagaki in Tokyo Revengers.
- Mike: Hina Yomiya, the voice of Anna
Yamada in The Dangers in My Heart.
- Son of Mas: Atsumi Tanezaki, known for
playing Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
The film
features Shingo Natsume as director and screenwriter, marking his first
original feature film after working on productions such as One-Punch Man
and Sonny Boy. The animation is in charge of Madhouse, with original
designs by Natsume Ono that will be adapted by Norifumi Kugai. Ohzora Kimishima
will be in charge of the music and Bandai Namco Filmworks will distribute the
film in Japan.
The
production already had its first international presentations during October
2026, including screenings at the Sitges Festival, in Spain, and the Animation
Is Film Festival, in the United States. However, a commercial release date
for Latin America has not yet been announced.
