Witch on the Holy Night Trailer Debuts Featuring Signature ufotable Visuals and Supercell Theme Song

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Anime fans have received an early look at what promises to be a visual powerhouse. The official trailer for Witch on the Holy Night has arrived, showcasing the signature cinematic flair of studio ufotable alongside the hauntingly beautiful theme song “Yoru to Ao” by supercell.

Alongside the trailer drop, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that the highly anticipated feature film will officially hit theaters across the United States and Canada on January 29, 2027. Screenings will be available with an English dub.

The Creative Powerhouse Behind the Magic

Directed by Masaru Takeuchi, Witch on the Holy Night adapts the acclaimed visual novel created by Kinoko Nasu and TYPE-MOON—the visionary creators behind the Fate series and The Garden of Sinners.

Animation is handled by ufotable, the studio widely celebrated for its breathtaking work on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Known for combining crisp character animation with fluid digital effects, ufotable brings the urban fantasy aesthetic of the TYPE-MOON universe to life on the big screen.

What is Witch on the Holy Night About?

Set in the modern world, the story follows Aoko Aozaki, an ordinary-seeming high school girl who secretly lives as an apprentice Magician. As she spends her days striving to master her craft alongside her housemate, Alice Kuonji, their routine is suddenly upended when a young boy crosses paths with them.

Official Synopsis:

Aoko Aozaki, an ordinary high school girl, is actually a Magician who lives in the modern world… though she is still only an apprentice. As she spends her days living alongside her housemate, Alice Kuonji, striving to become a full-fledged Magician… The girl meets a boy. This is the beginning of one young girl’s story — the tale of a Witch.

With its theatrical release locked in for late January 2027, Witch on the Holy Night is shaping up to be a must-watch cinematic event for fans of dark urban fantasy and high-end studio animation.