Singapore TYPE-MOON fans who have been waiting for the easiest possible way into Mahōtsukai no Yoru just got their answer. Alongside two newly revealed key visuals, TYPE-MOON and Aniplex confirmed at FGO Fes. 2026 (August 1–2, Makuhari Messe) that a smartphone version of the Witch on the Holy Night visual novel is heading to iOS and Android in Japan on 20 November 2026 — the same day the ufotable anime film opens in Japanese theatres. English language is confirmed as a supported language in the app, meaning Singapore fans can access it via the Japanese App Store or Google Play.

As we covered when the premiere date was confirmed, the film is produced by ufotable and brings Kinoko Nasu’s beloved TYPE-MOON visual novel to the big screen for the first time. The smartphone release adds a second layer to November 20 that nobody saw coming.

Two New Key Visuals: TYPE-MOON and ufotable Each Draw Their Version

The FGO Fes. stage reveal came with a pair of freshly drawn key visuals for the film — one from each of the two creative pillars behind the project. The first is drawn by Hirokazu Koyama, the artist responsible for the original visual novel’s character graphics at TYPE-MOON. The second comes from ufotable, reflecting the anime film’s signature lighting and cinematic style.

Seeing both visuals side by side is a quiet demonstration of how far Mahoyo‘s world has come: Koyama’s artwork anchors the story in the soft, intimate lines fans remember from the 2012 VN, while ufotable’s rendering carries the weight of the studio’s decade of Nasuverse work — the same hand that delivered the Heaven’s Feel trilogy and Kara no Kyoukai.

Smartphone Version: What Singapore Players Need to Know

The Witch on the Holy Night VN originally launched on PC in Japan in April 2012 — a release that remained Japan-only for over a decade. It finally came to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 via an HD Remaster in December 2022, then to Steam in December 2023, where English-speaking fans finally had a straightforward path to it. The smartphone version is the next step, and for anyone without a PC or a Switch, it may be the most accessible the game has ever been.

• Platforms: iOS and Android
• Release date: 20 November 2026 (Japan)
• Price: 2,900 JPY including tax (approximately S$27 at current rates)
• Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
• Monetisation: Paid app, no in-app purchases
• Features: Touchscreen controls, full voice acting matching the HD remaster

The English language support is the headline detail for Singapore fans. A Japan App Store or Japanese Google Play account is needed at launch — the release is currently only announced for Japan — but with English fully supported in-app, there is no language barrier. Import-only for now, with no confirmed Singapore or SEA regional release date.

About Mahoyo — The Nasuverse Prequel That Started It All

Mahōtsukai no Yoru (魔法使いの夜, also known as Mahoyo) is a visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and developed by TYPE-MOON — the creators of Fate/stay night, Tsukihime, and Kara no Kyoukai. The story is set in late-1980s Japan and follows Aoko Aozaki, a mage apprentice who has just inherited her family’s magic, and Alice Kuonji, the English witch who mentors her in a grand hilltop manor. Their world changes when a rural transfer student, Soujyurou Sizuki, wanders into their lives.

For longtime Nasuverse fans, Aoko is a significant figure — she is the younger sister of Touko Aozaki from Kara no Kyoukai, and events in Mahoyo lay foundations that echo across other TYPE-MOON works. The film’s voice cast brings Haruka Tomatsu (Aoko), Kana Hanazawa (Alice), and Yūsuke Kobayashi (Soujyurou) to the roles.

Whether you are coming to Mahoyo through the anime film in November or through the smartphone app, this November 20 window is shaping up to be one of the most notable TYPE-MOON moments in years. Singapore’s theatrical release is not yet confirmed — we will update when Aniplex or a local distributor announces anything. For more on the film, see our anime coverage.

Singapore’s TYPE-MOON faithful, take note: Witch on the Holy Night — the anime film adaptation of Kinoko Nasu’s beloved visual novel, animated by ufotable — now has its premiere date confirmed. The film opens in Japanese theatres on 20 November 2026, with the announcement made today at a special reveal event in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.

What Is Witch on the Holy Night?

For the uninitiated: Witch on the Holy Night (魔法使いの夜, Mahoutsukai no Yoru, sometimes called Mahoyo) is a visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and developed by TYPE-MOON — the studio behind Fate/stay night, Tsukihime, and Kara no Kyoukai. Originally released in Japan in April 2012, it became available in English on Steam in December 2022.

The story is set in late-1980s Japan and centres on Aoko Aozaki, an apprentice mage who reluctantly inherits her family’s magical art. She lives in a grand Western-style manor on a hill under the guidance of Alice Kuonji — a quiet, eccentric witch from England. Their world is upended when a rural transfer student named Soujyuro Sizuki stumbles into their lives. Longtime Nasuverse fans will recognise Aoko as the younger sister of Touko Aozaki from Kara no Kyoukai, making this film a key piece of prequel lore for the wider franchise.

Ufotable Brings the Nasuverse Back to the Big Screen

If the name ufotable means anything to you, you already know what to expect. The studio behind the Heaven’s Feel trilogy, Demon Slayer, and the original Kara no Kyoukai film series brings its signature hand-drawn fluidity and meticulous lighting to this production. Their return to the Nasuverse with Mahoyo is long overdue — the visual novel has been a fan favourite for over a decade, and this is its first animated adaptation.

Character designs are handled by Hirokazu Koyama, while the score is composed by Hideyuki Fukasawa, whose atmospheric, layered compositions have become a hallmark of ufotable’s supernatural action projects.

The Voice Cast: A Nasuverse Dream Team

The cast is stacked. Tomatsu Haruka voices Aoko Aozaki — headstrong, brash, and unexpectedly funny as a magic novice who’d rather do anything else. Hanazawa Kana plays Alice Kuonji, lending the reserved, bookish witch her signature warmth and depth. Rounding out the trio is Kobayashi Yusuke as Soujyuro Sizuki, the ordinary boy who ends up in a very extraordinary house. All three voice actors are reprising their roles from the original VN’s audio production.

November 20 in Japan — and When Singapore Might Follow

The film opens theatrically in Japan on 20 November 2026. No international theatrical or streaming dates have been confirmed as of this writing. That said, ufotable’s recent track record gives Singapore fans reason to be optimistic: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle I opened across Golden Village and Cathay multiplexes locally, and the Heaven’s Feel films received dedicated Singapore screenings. A TYPE-MOON x ufotable production backed by Aniplex is exactly the kind of release that tends to get international theatrical treatment — we’ll update when distribution details arrive.

In the meantime, fans who haven’t played the original VN can pick it up on Steam — it’s considered essential Nasuverse reading. For all the other ufotable and Nasuverse titles streaming now, browse our anime section.