{"id":7020,"date":"2026-08-02T20:21:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T12:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/mahoyo-witch-holy-night-smartphone-ios-android-november-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T20:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T12:21:53","slug":"mahoyo-witch-holy-night-smartphone-ios-android-november-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/mahoyo-witch-holy-night-smartphone-ios-android-november-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahoyo Comes to Smartphones on 20 November \u2014 Two New Key Visuals Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore TYPE-MOON fans who have been waiting for the easiest possible way into <em>Mah\u014dtsukai no Yoru<\/em> just got their answer. Alongside two newly revealed key visuals, TYPE-MOON and Aniplex confirmed at <strong>FGO Fes. 2026<\/strong> (August 1\u20132, Makuhari Messe) that a smartphone version of the <em>Witch on the Holy Night<\/em> visual novel is heading to <strong>iOS and Android in Japan on 20 November 2026<\/strong> \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/witch-on-the-holy-night-anime-film-november-2026\/\">As we covered when the premiere date was confirmed<\/a>, the film is produced by ufotable and brings Kinoko Nasu&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cvnBsqagQxY\" title=\"Witch on the Holy Night \u2014 Release Date Announcement | Opening 20 November 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Witch on the Holy Night \u2014 Release Date Announcement \u300e\u9b54\u6cd5\u4f7f\u3044\u306e\u591c\u300f\u516c\u958b\u65e5\u89e3\u7981\u6620\u50cf \u2014 via \u30a2\u30cb\u30d7\u30ec\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 \u30c1\u30e3\u30f3\u30cd\u30eb (Aniplex) on YouTube (Japanese)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Two New Key Visuals: TYPE-MOON and ufotable Each Draw Their Version<\/h2>\n<p>The FGO Fes. stage reveal came with a pair of freshly drawn key visuals for the film \u2014 one from each of the two creative pillars behind the project. The first is drawn by <strong>Hirokazu Koyama<\/strong>, the artist responsible for the original visual novel&#8217;s character graphics at TYPE-MOON. The second comes from <strong>ufotable<\/strong>, reflecting the anime film&#8217;s signature lighting and cinematic style.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing both visuals side by side is a quiet demonstration of how far <em>Mahoyo<\/em>&#8216;s world has come: Koyama&#8217;s artwork anchors the story in the soft, intimate lines fans remember from the 2012 VN, while ufotable&#8217;s rendering carries the weight of the studio&#8217;s decade of Nasuverse work \u2014 the same hand that delivered the <em>Heaven&#8217;s Feel<\/em> trilogy and <em>Kara no Kyoukai<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mahoyo-key-visual-2-ufotable.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Witch on the Holy Night anime film key visual by ufotable \u2014 revealed at FGO Fes. 2026\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of ufotable \/ Aniplex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Smartphone Version: What Singapore Players Need to Know<\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Witch on the Holy Night<\/em> VN originally launched on PC in Japan in April 2012 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Platforms:<\/strong> iOS and Android<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 20 November 2026 (Japan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> 2,900 JPY including tax (approximately S$27 at current rates)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Languages:<\/strong> Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monetisation:<\/strong> Paid app, no in-app purchases<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong> Touchscreen controls, full voice acting matching the HD remaster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>English language support<\/strong> is the headline detail for Singapore fans. A Japan App Store or Japanese Google Play account is needed at launch \u2014 the release is currently only announced for Japan \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mahoyo-mobile-version.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Witch on the Holy Night mobile version announcement art for iOS and Android\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of TYPE-MOON \/ Aniplex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>About Mahoyo \u2014 The Nasuverse Prequel That Started It All<\/h2>\n<p><em>Mah\u014dtsukai no Yoru<\/em> (\u9b54\u6cd5\u4f7f\u3044\u306e\u591c, also known as <em>Mahoyo<\/em>) is a visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and developed by TYPE-MOON \u2014 the creators of <em>Fate\/stay night<\/em>, <em>Tsukihime<\/em>, and <em>Kara no Kyoukai<\/em>. The story is set in late-1980s Japan and follows <strong>Aoko Aozaki<\/strong>, a mage apprentice who has just inherited her family&#8217;s magic, and <strong>Alice Kuonji<\/strong>, the English witch who mentors her in a grand hilltop manor. Their world changes when a rural transfer student, <strong>Soujyurou Sizuki<\/strong>, wanders into their lives.<\/p>\n<p>For longtime Nasuverse fans, Aoko is a significant figure \u2014 she is the younger sister of Touko Aozaki from <em>Kara no Kyoukai<\/em>, and events in <em>Mahoyo<\/em> lay foundations that echo across other TYPE-MOON works. The film&#8217;s voice cast brings <strong>Haruka Tomatsu<\/strong> (Aoko), <strong>Kana Hanazawa<\/strong> (Alice), and <strong>Y\u016bsuke Kobayashi<\/strong> (Soujyurou) to the roles.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mahoyo-smartphone-announcement.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Witch on the Holy Night visual novel smartphone version and anime film announcement\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of TYPE-MOON \/ Aniplex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether you are coming to <em>Mahoyo<\/em> 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&#8217;s theatrical release is not yet confirmed \u2014 we will update when Aniplex or a local distributor announces anything. For more on the film, see our <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/manga-anime\/\">anime coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Anime\" flags=\"Singapore theatrical release to be confirmed; smartphone version Japan only at launch\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Witch on the Holy Night (Mahoyo) is getting an iOS and Android version in Japan on 20 November, the same day the ufotable anime film opens. 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