Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Hex new film details revealed

A new animated film, ‘Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Hex’, is scheduled for nationwide release in Japan on November 20, 2026. Produced by Sunrise and Production I.G, the film is directed by Mamoru Oshii and serves as a new story within the long-running VOTOMS franchise.

The plot follows Maki, a female officer assigned to a frontline base during the final stages of the Hundred Year War. She is tasked with investigating Ash Vamp, a soldier in a penal unit known as the ‘Witch’ for her ability to survive any mission.

New promotional materials include a main visual featuring the protagonist Ash Vamp and a teaser trailer showcasing combat involving Armored Troopers (AT), including the enemy military’s ‘Fatty’ unit. The film’s theme song, ‘Like a Nameless Poet’, will be performed by Mika Nakashima with music provided by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.