Netflix has announced an anime adaptation of Fool Night , a manga by Kasumi Yasuda published in Big Comic Superior magazine . The series will premiere worldwide in 2026 and marks the first collaboration between Sunrise and SHAFT studios , two major names in Japanese animation.
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The work stands out for its dark science fiction set in a future where sunlight has virtually disappeared from Earth. In this scenario, humanity has developed a process called "transfloration," capable of transforming people into plants to maintain the balance of society.
The team includes well-known names from the industry
The anime will be directed by Atsuyuki Yukawa, who served as unit director on Suzume. The script will be written by Jin Tanaka, known for his work on Oshi no Ko. The character design will be by Robert Sato, while the soundtrack will be composed by Tatsuya Katō, of Dr. Stone.
In addition, the main cast includes Kōki Uchiyama as Toshiro Kamiya and Minako Kotobuki as Yomiko Horai. A teaser visual and the first promotional video were also released by Netflix during the Annecy International Festival.
History presents a future marked by despair
The story follows Toshiro Kamiya, a young man facing financial difficulties while trying to care for his ailing mother. With no other options, he considers undergoing transfloration in exchange for money, initiating a reflection on the limits of humanity in a decadent society.
Released in 2020 by Kasumi Yasuda, Fool Night already has 12 published volumes and gained prominence by being featured among the best manga for male readers in the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023. For more news about anime, manga, and season premieres, follow AnimeNew's daily updates.
Source: Official website
